Smarter Shipping, Volume 64: Key Changes from FedEx and UPS and How to Manage
Happy Friday! We are happy to bring you Volume 64 of "Smarter Shipping" from Intelligent Audit. In this edition you will find:
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Labels, Labor, and Logistics: From Canadian Ports to Texan Borders
Football season is in full swing, and this week, especially in the logistics world, looks like a game where the refs keep changing the rules. The USPS is kicking dual labels to the curb, while China and the U.S. are playing trade war poker, with Mexico raking in some unexpected chips. Amazon's stretching its delivery muscles beyond its own packages, and penny-pinching shoppers are making UPS and FedEx sweat. Montreal's port workers give overtime the cold shoulder, potentially icing up supply chains.
Meanwhile, DHL’s taking Tesla's electric trucks for a spin, and there's talk of slamming the brakes on trucks at a busy Texas border crossing. So, whether you're shipping smartphones or sofas, this week's news could play a big part in your shipping strategy.
Intelligent Audit Featured on the Cover of Logistics Tech Outlook as a Top Freight Audit and Payment Solutions Provider
We’re excited to announce that Intelligent Audit (IA) has been recognized as a "Top Freight Audit and Payment Solutions Provider" by Logistics Tech Outlook magazine! The feature highlights how IA's cutting-edge technology helps businesses optimize shipping operations, reduce costs, and improve logistics efficiency.
?The article, "Navigate Logistics Uncertainty with Smarter Shipments," showcases IA’s use of real-time anomaly detection, AI-powered tools, and comprehensive business intelligence. Our platform identifies inefficiencies across multiple transportation modes and prevents costly errors.
?IA is also pioneering generative AI (GenAI) to automate tasks like invoice processing, further enhancing accuracy and reducing operational burdens.
This recognition underscores IA’s commitment to innovation and leadership in the logistics industry.
2025 General Rate Increase Guide: Key Changes from FedEx and UPS and How to Manage
You've just stepped into your office on a crisp autumn morning, coffee in hand, ready to tackle the day. Then you see it — the email announcing next year's shipping rates. Your stomach drops faster than a poorly packaged parcel.
Sound familiar? It should. Every year, businesses from mom-and-pop shops to corporate giants hold their breath as UPS and FedEx unveil the dreaded General Rate Increase. And 2025 is no exception, with both carriers landing on a 5.9% hike.
What’s more? That number is just the tip of the iceberg. What matters most is how these changes will hit your specific shipping patterns and, ultimately, your bottom line. So, without further ado, we'll peel back the layers of the 2025 GRI, decode what it means for your business, and arm you with practical strategies to keep your shipping costs in check. ?
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Innovative Fulfillment Strategy Helps National Food Retailer Scale its Network Seasonally to Save $5M
Facing peak-season demand surges, this leading food retailer needed a solution to streamline holiday shipping. Partnering with IA, they implemented a 13-site 3PL network that optimally balanced shipping methods, allowing for more economical Ground and 2-Day service options. The results? Reduced reliance on Next Day Air, a dramatic increase in cost-effective Ground shipping, and $5M in savings.
Discover the full strategy and results. Download the case study to learn more!
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CFO Tech Outlook: How the Smart Ones Transform Turmoil into Opportunity
Today’s CFOs face high-stakes challenges in the supply chain landscape: mixed economic signals, regional conflicts, and an influx of costly billing errors. The result? Even minor oversights can drain profitability. But with Intelligent Audit’s AI-powered tools, finance leaders are getting ahead. Imagine automated invoice scanning that catches billing discrepancies worth 8.8% of your spend, real-time cost tracking, and predictive analytics to optimize your logistics and keep every dollar on track.
Curious about the full impact? Read the complete blog on our site to dive deeper into how CFOs are transforming supply chain operations with AI.
3PL Supply Chain Success Stories: How They Revolutionize Supply Chain Dynamics
Imagine planning an event, and instead of juggling every detail yourself, you hire an expert planner. That’s what 3PLs do for supply chains. But today, they’ve shifted from “party planners” to co-hosts—strategic partners that enhance supply chain resilience, efficiency, and agility. With real-world success stories, 3PLs now leverage cutting-edge tech like AI, IoT, and predictive analytics to drive real-time decision-making and operational excellence.
Are you curious about how 3PLs can revolutionize your logistics? Click to read the full post on our site.
That is it for today!
We hope you have a great weekend and Happy Halloween!!!