2. Map out shipping criteria with your carriers.
“Companies that fail to work jointly with their carriers to map out shipping criteria can spend up to 25 percent more on transportation services than those that do,” Anderson points out. “Sit down with your carrier to match their services and fees with your shipping requirements. Discuss how quickly you need delivery to occur, and identify the modes of transportation the carrier has available, so you can come up with the most affordable plan for your business.”