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How to Use Your Shipping Data to Save Serious Money
April 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
by Julia Murphy
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Let’s face it—shipping costs are no joke. Between carrier rate hikes, fuel surcharges, and expedited service fees, the numbers add up fast. But here’s the good news: you may be sitting on a goldmine of savings without even realizing it.

How? Your shipping data. That’s right—the numbers you already have can help you uncover waste, fix inefficiencies, and make smarter shipping decisions that cut costs without cutting corners.

Here’s a quick look at what your data can do for you:

🚚 Spot Hidden Overcharges
Billing mistakes and missed delivery guarantees happen more often than you think. Auditing your invoices regularly (or automatically!) can put that money back in your pocket.

📦 Avoid Overpaying for Fast Shipping
Are you using Overnight or 2-Day just to play it safe? Many Ground shipments arrive just as fast—at a fraction of the cost. Data can show you where to pull back without sacrificing speed.

📍 Ship Smarter from the Right Locations
Shipping from the closest warehouse to your customer? You should be. Data helps you find the most cost-effective fulfillment routes, reducing transit times and spend.

📊 Automate, Optimize, and Relax
With the right tools (like Parcel Spend Intelligence platforms), you can turn shipping chaos into clarity—track trends, flag issues, and get clear recommendations, all in one place.

Bottom line: You already have the data—now it’s time to use it.

Want to see how much you could be saving? Let’s chat. We’d love to help you slash your shipping costs the smart way.

👉 Contact our experts today to schedule a mutual discovery call and start saving!

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