Shipping and Logistics Solutions

Consulting is more than just price!

When entering into negotiations, the process must include discussions beyond just pricing. Optimizing your contract must include looking at the total picture and factoring in critical areas such as seasonality, density of shipments, DAS, DIM, minimum charges, surcharges, unforeseen events, GRI’s, carrier reliability, and more.

AFMS makes sure you are covered and protected for all these critical negotiation elements. This process requires data analytics, knowledge, and accurate market benchmarks.

We offer a NO RISK; NO CHARGE evaluation of your transportation spend to identify any savings opportunities.

We do this with VERY LITTLE time commitment & no disruptions in your day-to-day operations. Your time is of great value.

1) Gather Data (no charge)

Review 1-3 Months of Current Invoices
Electronic Billing Data – All Carriers
Carrier Agreements

2) Analyze Data / Benchmark (no charge)

Benchmarking
Evaluation
Contract Analysis
Cost Analysis
Package Characteristics

3) Review Savings (no charge)

Opportunity Assessment
Mode Optimization Study
Analyze carrier agreements for strengths/weaknesses
Savings Summary – Report Card

4) Negotiate New Agreement & Addendum

Negotiate better rates and contract terms based on our industry experience and benchmark pricing
Prepare documents & strategies to carriers to obtain new pricing targets that are supported with data

5) Analyze New Pricing

Review New Carrier Pricing Proposals
Re-Rate Against Prior Contracts & Data to determine true impact of new pricing
Predictive Savings Reports – Old vs. New

6) Review & Implement New Pricing

Review Terms & Conditions
Review Contract Verbiage
Check Pricing Changes
Implement New Pricing

7) Ongoing Reporting

Over 750 Reports Available
Mgmt. Tools for Ongoing Data Analysis
Carrier Pricing Trends
Custom Shipping Trends
Customer Sipping Patterns
Contract Compliance
Monthly Savings Reports

Free Assessment of Your Transportation Spend

✔ Review Your Carrier Contract For Savings Opportunities
✔ Optimize Your Carrier Network
✔ Audit Your Carrier Bills
✔ Reduce Your Shipping Costs

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Our Areas Of Expertise

Parcel Pricing Negotiations

Do You Have Best-In-Class Parcel Pricing? We Can Help You Get Better Rates!

Auditing & Reporting

Over $2 billion in refunds & credits go unclaimed by U.S. businesses each year.

LTL / FTL

Achieve superior efficiency, wider reach and increased buying power.

Air Freight

Establishing global lane by lane pricing targets and benchmarks

Ocean Freight

Lane level detail analysis

Canada

Available in six major centers: Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver

Europe & Asia

Connecting Main Cities in Europe to Main Cities in China

RFI & RFP Support

AFMS can assist in developing and managing processing in creating RFI & RFP reports.

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FAQs

Why Use A Pricing Consultant?AFMS Shipping Negotiation Experts2024-05-08T17:45:58+00:00

Why Use A Pricing Consultant?

No one or no one company can be an expert on everything. Your company is good at what you do. AFMS is good at what it does best – understanding the market to help our clients get best-in-class rates. We bring you over 30 years in the industry and over 500 years of combined experience to give you the knowledge we have.

When Is The Best Time To Negotiate A New Carrier Contract?AFMS Shipping Negotiation Experts2024-05-08T17:44:49+00:00

When Is The Best Time To Negotiate A New Carrier Contract?

This depends on several factors: your company growth (or decline), your shipments characteristics, a change in your shipment profile, market conditions, how good is the pricing in your current agreement.

The answer is – you can review and re-negotiate your contract any time during the contract. Even if you just recently signed. AFMS will review your contract and your companies shipping characteristics and needs to determine if now is the right time.

Can you negotiate a new contract while your current contract is still in effect?AFMS Shipping Negotiation Experts2024-05-17T03:58:24+00:00

Can you negotiate a new contract while your current contract is still in effect?

Yes! You can negotiate your contract at any time. Getting out of your current agreement usually w/out any penalties. AFMS will review these contract details, evaluate your current contracts T’s&C’s with your data and help determine what & when is best for you.

Do I pay for an evaluation?AFMS Shipping Negotiation Experts2024-05-17T03:59:26+00:00

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We have reduced shipping prices for over 3,000 global companies including the top names in entertainment, retail, automotive, electronics, clothing, farming, home, and agriculture.

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Shipping and Logistics Solutions

Consulting is more than just price!

1) Gather Data (no charge)

2) Analyze Data / Benchmark (no charge)

3) Review Savings (no charge)

4) Negotiate New Agreement & Addendum

5) Analyze New Pricing

6) Review & Implement New Pricing

7) Ongoing Reporting

Free Assessment of Your Transportation Spend

Our Areas Of Expertise

Parcel Pricing Negotiations

Auditing & Reporting

LTL / FTL

Air Freight

Ocean Freight

Canada

Europe & Asia

RFI & RFP Support

Quick Contact

FAQs

Why Use A Pricing Consultant?

When Is The Best Time To Negotiate A New Carrier Contract?

Can you negotiate a new contract while your current contract is still in effect?

Do I pay for an evaluation?

What do I need to get started?

How Long Does The Process Take?

What Role Do I Play In The Process?

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