transportation industry, change has been the only constant. Carriers such as UPS, Federal Express, Airborne Express and the United States Postal Service (USPS) have made significant changes in their services and pricing strategies. Monitoring these changes is difficult at best, and many companies will undoubtedly miss substantial freight savings.

ERE provides you the opportunity to improve your freight program and reduce your overall shipping costs. Specializing in small package, air, ground and LTL, our proprietary software technology and industry experts will assist you in accomplishing significant cost savings through one or all of the following services:

Rate/Service Negotiation

Utilizing the knowledge, experience and "inside information" of our experts who are former district and pricing managers from UPS, Federal Express, Airborne Express and others, we will identify exactly what type of discounts your company qualifies for (within a few percentage points). We will provide on-site assistance during the negotiation process to make sure that you receive the discounts you deserve and the service levels you want.

Carrier Analysis

A complete breakdown and spreadsheet analysis of your shipping patterns and costs determines what kind of annual recurring savings opportunities exist within your company.

Mail Center Analysis

Businesses often overlook the potential cost savings available in corporate mailing centers. We perform a complete survey of your mailing operations and recommend detailed cost-saving modifications. Our industry experts, former USPS managers, keep you up to date on hidden and obscure discount programs available through the USPS and the rapidly expanding postal consolidator sector.

Transportation Consulting

Based on the shipping analysis, we recommend who we think the best carriers are for your company and what your rates should be.

Auditing UPS, FedEx, Airborne and Other Couriers

Most companies do not have the time to review every shipping/carrier bill they receive. Protecting you against late deliveries, overcharges and errors, our system of technology applications and industry expertise audits your carrier invoices for discrepancies including on-time deliveries, address corrections, overcharges, etc.

Fulfillment Projects

For special projects involving thousands of shipments over a short period of time, we can help lower your costs with innovative, cost-saving ideas.

Representing over 200 years of collective transportation management experience with the nation's biggest and best parcel carriers, our services will provide you a distinct advantage when it comes to negotiating competitive freight contracts and rate programs.

Start your savings today! Complete a Free Expense Assessment and one of our Experts will contact you directly.