Strategic Sourcing for Small Parcel Shipments

Small Parcel Strategic Sourcing and Cost Reduction Solutions

Corcentric’s small parcel sourcing experts can help you identify cost savings opportunities by optimizing your profile to meet your organization’s custom shipping needs.

Most businesses focus on getting packages to their destination with the quickest turn-around time, with an oversight on shipping through the most cost effective service. With large volumes of packages shipping from multiple locations every day, there is typically little time to ensure optimal selection of package type and delivery method for each – leading many organizations to consider outsourced logistics firms or auditing consulting companies to assist in establishing shipping controls and processes.

Corcentric’s small parcel category experts have the experience and expertise to initiate and manage small parcel sourcing engagements – driving efficiency in small parcel supplier selection and overall shipping activities.

Small Parcel Benchmarking

• We’ll conduct a detailed analysis of your small parcel spend.
• We’ll leverage our years of small parcel market intelligence to compare your negotiations with industry standards.
• We’ll vet your small parcel pricing, discount, and incentive agreements against those of similar organizations.
• We’ll suggest strategies to reduce risk and overspending in the future.

Small Parcel Sourcing

• We’ll develop RFX documentation aimed at identifying the perfect small parcel providers.
• We’ll assist you in scorecarding small parcel suppliers and determine the viability of migrating your supply base.
• We’ll help you negotiate small parcel contracts customized to your unique shipping profile.
• We’ll conduct consistent audits to ensure long-term supplier compliance.

Procurement professionals have lot on their plate when it comes to negotiating best-in-class small parcel agreements. Leveraging years of Logistics Strategic Sourcing best practices, they’ll help your team navigate the contract complexities of small parcel shipments, including:

• Time of Day – Small Parcel shipping costs will vary based on when you request the shipment. Corcentric will optimize discounts and develop a strategic schedule for deliveries.
• Day of Week – Small Parcel suppliers may impose additional surcharges depending on the day of the week of your shipment. Corcentric’s Strategic Sourcing experts will help you control when shipments to mitigate additional surcharges.
• Commercial Vs. Residential Needs – The Strategic Sourcing experts at Corcentric will help you better understand your spend profile and identify opportunities for reducing any residential or commercial surcharges.
• Shipping and Destination Locations – Corcentric can empower your Procurement team to negotiate centralized Small Parcel shipments. This can add renewed efficiency and cut down on unnecessary charges.
• Weight Factors – Dimensional weight calculations can  help optimize spend for all small parcel shipments. Corcentric’s years of successful sourcing initiatives have helped them learn the value of effective calculations.
• Ancillary Surcharges & Miscellaneous Fees – In the small parcel category, charges can add up quickly. The Strategic Sourcing team at Corcentric will help you closely monitor these charges and leverage incentives to avoid additional costs.
• Minimum Requirements – Many small parcel contracts require a minimum amount of shipments or spend. Corcentric’s Strategic Sourcing specialists will take these into account throughout the contracting process.

The Small Parcel Strategic Sourcing team at Corcentric will help you understand your company’s unique shipping profile and negotiate best-in-class small parcel contracts for your needs.