Peaking At the Wrong Time
As businesses around the country gear up for a Holiday Season that seems to come earlier and earlier every year, carriers are also preparing for the busy times ahead. Both UPS and FedEx have announced their Peak Season Surcharges for the upcoming festive period, and as usual, they’re a doozy. While annual GRI’s and Peak […]
Bid Management: Three Steps to a Better Contract
In the latest report from the Logistics Manager’s Index, data from around the country indicates that transportation capacity continues to increase, a massive shift from the previous two years when carriers were struggling to keep up with demand. Coupled with the fact that inventory doesn’t seem to be a problem right now, this trend leaves […]
Supply Chain Analytics: What Is It, And How Does It Work?
What Is Supply Chain Analytics? Gathering data these days is not hard. Digital tools are everywhere, collecting information constantly. Today, we measure and codify almost everything about ourselves and the world around us. Sharing that data is also relatively easy. There are more communication channels available and accessible today than ever before, by far. The […]
Trusting Your Logistics Partner
The Importance of Trust As human beings, trust is fundamental to a successful life. From forming and maintaining relationships in our personal lives, to achieving our annual goals in the professional world, everything is built on trust. We rely on trust in ourselves and the people around us just to get through the day. But […]
Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions Executives Announced as Pros to Know by Supply & Demand Chain Executive Magazine
Leading B2B publication releases annual list of the supply chain industry’s top professionals featuring Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions’ Brad A. McBride and Jessica Windham. SUNRISE, Fla. — FEBRUARY 26, 2019 —Supply & Demand Chain Executive, the executive’s user manual for successful supply and demand chain transformation, has announced the 18th annual listing of the […]
Cloud-Based Technology: One Login for Access to All Modes
If you aren’t already familiar with our proprietary top logistics technology FreightOptics, we’re pleased to tell you how our platform brings supply chain visibility and savings to our clients. FreightOptics is the supply chain industry’s most advanced software system. Our cloud-based platform was conceptualized by a team of industry leaders in search of a […]
Learn More about Our Leading Supply Chain Logistics Technology
Watch Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions and FreightOptics CEO Brad A. McBride showcase the value that our technology brings to logistics professionals nationwide. FreightOptics saves our customers time, money and other valuable company resources. To learn more or schedule a private demo, contact us today!
CEO Interview with The Supply Chain Guru
Brad A. McBride, CEO of Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions and FreightOptics, was recently interviewed by Scott McKenzie, The Supply Chain Guru, about how modern technology helps logistics professionals find considerable savings and create significant efficiencies. Watch the video to learn more about how FreightOptics technology helps our customers.
Shipping Charge Corrections are Starting to Add Up
Over the summer, UPS quietly made a change to their fees. After another small change in September though, shippers need to start listening, or this Holiday Season is going to be a rough one for their bottom line. Back in June, UPS implemented a new audit fee on shipping charge corrections (SCC). From their website: […]
How Zero Down Achieved $27,000 of Refunds for Our Client in the First 3 Months
At Zero Down Supply Chain Solutions, we are proud of the impact our supply chain services have on our clients’ businesses. Not only do we protect their bottom line as a leading supply chain optimization company, but we save them significant time and valuable resources through our proprietary software for supply chain management […]
We’re Celebrating 15 Years in Business!
This is a landmark year for Zero Down. We’ve been in business for 15 years and we’re proud to celebrate our success. For 15 years, we’ve offered our clients best in class supply chain services, parcel auditing services, business intelligence services for supply chain, duty draw back services, and so much more. As we’ve evolved […]
Three Clever Money-Saving Strategies
If you’re on our email list, chances are you’re already implementing these savvy ways to save on shipping. If you haven’t seen our email campaign, or just need a refresher, read on! The Zero Down services are tried and proven to reduce transportation expenses for our clients. Our expert team has seen it all! As […]
