How to Save Money on Your Inbound-Freight Program

Some catalogers may have sufficient leverage to implement many of the above-noted initiatives. In those cases it makes sense to band with other companies to pool your resources and buying power. Some direct marketers are benefiting from consortium shipping rates. The best way to do this is through an independent third party that can gather the data, negotiate single-rate base contracts with a limited number of carriers, and supply the software to track shipments. A third-party alliance can increase your buying power without you having to share information with competitors.