Avoid 2011 Rate Hike Headaches with Accellos One Ship

One of the few elements of supply chain operations that has remained consistent is the steady increase in rates published by parcel carriers. Shipping is an essential part of your overall ability to serve your customers but with costs escalating, what is your organization doing to control costs while also meeting delivery expectations?
UPS, FedEx and USPS recently released their 2011 rate schedules and as expected, rates are on the rise again. UPS will be raising their rates a net 4.9% when the 2011 year commences. The net increase will be applied to all ground packages, air express, and U.S. international shipments. FedEx also announced a net 3.9% increase for 2011 while USPS’ aggregate increase across their products is 3.6%. With transportation costs on the rise, it behooves your organization to take steps to control your transportation costs by utilizing multiple carriers and by analyzing your freight spend to optimize carrier and service selection. With the right solution, your organization can rate shop across multiple carriers and service offerings to select the most economical option that meets your customer’s delivery requirements. Consider Accellos One Ship, Accellos’ shipping solution that was built specifically for Microsoft Dynamics. Accellos One Ship implemented by Impact WMS Solutions, LLC will help your organization reduce transportation and handling costs by improving shipping accuracy and streamlining the shipping and fulfillment process.
To learn more about Accellos One Ship, please visit http://www.accellos.com/ship or email info@impactwmss.com

Author: Glen Tosco