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Vendor Inbound Management Services

Direct Marketing companies will spend an average of 2% to 4% of gross sales on vendor inbound freight, ranking it among the top eight operational expenses. While often overlooked, inbound freight management impacts gross margin, purchasing staff productivity, inventory control, receipt processing, and fulfillment operations.

Our Cost Savings Program was created by experienced Direct Marketing Operations Managers to leverage the volume generated by our consortium of participating companies and pass on the benefits of lower freight costs. You benefit from our experience and receive the economies of scale not normally available to individual companies. Cost savings average 24% for participating companies.

Carrier Contracts
Participation in DM’s unique single rate base contracts provides protection from industry wide annual increases, and offers single-class rating tailored to our clients specific product mix.

Freight Bill Processing
Our common rate base and freight bill processing system simplifies auditing and payment. We minimize paper by offering a variety of processing options and customized reporting.

Intransit Tracking
Complete tracking of all freight from all DM carriers in one web based system at www.easyfreight.com

LTL Rating System
Our custom designed rating system provides actual cost based on our consortium contracts covering all points in the US. Unique features include carrier selection options, mileage, transit days, and FAK class rating.

Client Services
Our direct marketing operations experienced staff provides day-to-day operational support services designed to meet the needs of purchasing and receiving operations.

Vendor Routing
Our automated vendor routing system provides complete control over carrier selection and enforced compliance.

 

 
 
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