The Complexity of Modern Pricing
Carriers use a dizzying array of pricing variables: base rates, fuel surcharges, volumetric weights (dead-weight vs dim-weight), residential delivery fees, remote area surcharges, and tail-lift requirements. For a 3PL using 20+ carriers, managing these via Excel is a recipe for disaster.
Centralizing Your Rate Cards
The first step to efficiency is centralizing all rate cards into a single digital source of truth. OneTracker allows you to upload carrier-native Excel files and translates them into a standardized format. This allows for head-to-head price comparisons for every shipment.
Automating Reconciliation
One of the biggest leaks in a 3PL's profit is carrier overcharging. By having your rate cards digitized, OneTracker can automatically reconcile carrier invoices against your internal calculations. If a carrier charges for a 'Heavy Carton' when the parcel was only 2kg, the system flags it for dispute immediately.
Key Benefits:
- Profit Protection: Identifying overcharges before paying invoices.
- Dynamic Pricing: Adjusting your customer markups based on real-time carrier costs.
- Simplified Billing: Generating accurate white-labeled invoices for your clients in seconds.