title: Inbound freight: an untapped resource for saving money.
abstract: With all the responsibilities placed on materials managers, it is not surprising that some processes such as shipping are overlooked when it comes to cutting costs. But by taking a closer look at inbound freight costs, materials managers might discover an untapped resource for saving thousands, and in some cases millions, of dollars. Finding out how costs vary among vendors for shipping the same type of item can eliminate unnecessary freight charges. Initially, the process takes time, but the bottom line will be better for it.
authors.affiliation: UPS, Atlanta, USA.
authors.forename: Kurt
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kuehn
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014186:Transportation / Q000191:economics*; D014481:United States