The term "freight cost control" refers to the systematic monitoring, auditing, and optimization of costs associated with the transportation of goods. The goal is to minimize freight costs, identify billing errors, and increase the efficiency of transport management.
• Automated invoice auditing: Comparison of freight invoices with agreed rates and terms
• Cost analysis and reporting: Generation of detailed reports and visualizations on cost development
• Rate management: Central management of freight rates and contract terms
• Variance management: Identification and tracking of cost variances
• Budget planning and control: Creation and monitoring of freight budgets
• Supplier performance: Evaluation and comparison of carriers and transport service providers
• Simulations and forecasts: Conducting what-if analyses and predicting future freight costs
• Identification of double billings in freight invoices
• Optimization of transport routes to reduce costs
• Negotiation of better terms with carriers based on data analyses
• Determination of the most cost-effective transport mode for specific shipments
• Consolidation of shipments to achieve volume discounts
• Implementation of a benchmark system for freight costs in industry comparison