Freight Audit
Source: Business Strategy Inc.
BSI's Freight Routing Compliance Audit Program electronically emulates freight routing guides
BSI's Freight Routing Compliance Audit Program electronically emulates freight routing guides. Freight payments are compared with purchase order terms, negotiated contracts and airfreight agreements to identify potential overcharges. Failure to consolidate shipments on a single bill of lading
Advanced charges to the consolidator (cartage fees)
Failure to use consolidators when shipping to distribution centers
Unauthorized less-than-a-truckload carriers (LTL)
Collect shipments that should be paid by vendor
Unauthorized use of air freight
Failure to use RPS or UPS where applicable
Unauthorized back order shipments
Improper charges on defective goods that need to be returned
Utilizing these tools, specially trained auditors make sure vendors adhere to the routing guides and policies established. If a freight routing guide is not available, BSI will offer assistance in writing one.
Typical claims include:
At the conclusion of each freight routing compliance audit, BSI assists in the development, documentation and filing of all claims. BSI also provides a detailed Management Report, outlining both general and specific findings, enabling you to reduce freight costs in the future.
Business Strategy Inc., 944 52nd Street SE, Grand Rapids, MN 49508. Tel: 616-257-6339; Fax: 616-261-2066.