Unpacking Small Parcel Contracts in 2024

Exclusive for TI customers, Robyn Meyer, SVP of Parcel Strategy & Solutions and Todd Benge, SVP of Parcel Solutions will discuss Unpacking Small Parcel Contracts in 2024.

With rate increases, surcharges and fees changing what seems like monthly, knowing what is inside your parcel contract is critical. With over $11.2B in parcel spend under management, knowing how to best allocate your parcel volume and which carriers are a good fit is critical.

Takeaways include:

• 2024 Carrier Changes & Impact (Fuel Surcharges, Delivery Area Surcharges)
• Why is 2024 the year of the shipper?
• What to know about your existing contract:
  • Understanding early term language and rate caps is crucial for effective contract optimization.
  • Proper comprehension of rate-to-rate analysis and least cost routing is essential for optimizing transportation management systems (TMS).
  • Familiarizing with carrier philosophies on tiers and zones helps in making informed decisions about parcel shipping strategies and utilizing available options effectively.

Our Speakers

Robyn Meyer

SVP of Parcel Strategy & Solutions, Transportation Insight

Robyn is responsible for small parcel strategy and building solutions across varying platforms, transportation modes and geographies to aid supply chain managers in strengthening their decision making.

Todd Benge

SVP of Parcel Solutions, Transportation Insight

With over 30 years’ experience in logistics, Todd is responsible for the parcel consulting team and maintaining acute awareness of challenges facing parcel shippers and uses his expertise to help them improve alignment to the carrier network.

About Author:

Todd Benge

Senior Vice President, Parcel Solutions

Todd Benge has developed a unique perspective on the challenges facing parcel shippers during his 30+ year career working in logistics. His deep experience in parcel program development and network design makes him a critical resource for shippers striving to implement product fulfillment, order placement and inventory deployment strategies that improve speed and quality of service to end customers. Todd spent more than two decades working for UPS, where his career progression spanned from operations, Corporate Industrial Engineering and Corporate Marketing before he ascended to Corporate Pricing Manager.