Unclear rate tables, incorrect invoicing, unnecessary shipping costs – many companies pay extra for parcel logistics without realizing it. Especially when several carriers, different rates and international shipping destinations are involved.
What is missing is a system that ensures transparency, uncovers hidden costs and actively helps to reduce shipping costs.
This is exactly where our Heidler Freight Cost Management System (HFMS) comes in – for maximum cost control, efficient decisions and cash in your account.
In this article, we present three key features of HFMS – and show you how you can use them to solve typical problems in everyday shipping.
1. Invoice verification: An end to incorrect freight invoices
The problem:
Especially with large shipping volumes, billing errors creep into freight invoices time and again. Surcharges, incorrect weights, incorrect rates – and each time this means time-consuming manual checking. Many of these errors remain undetected and cost money.
Our solution:
The automatic invoice verification in HFMS takes this work off your hands. Freight invoices are read in, compared with the actual shipping costs charged and errors are found in seconds.
The highlights:
- Automatic import of freight invoices
- Comparison with the calculated target costs
- Incorrect items immediately visible
- Direct basis for complaints
The result:
Savings of up to 12% by detecting incorrect invoices – without any manual searching.
2. Tariff comparison & simulation: Which tariff really suits you?
The problem:
Carrier changes or renegotiated tariffs sound attractive on paper. But what are the real benefits of the new rate? Without reliable data, there is often only a gut feeling – and this is rarely a good guide when freight costs are high.
Our solution:
With the tariff comparison and tariff simulation in HFMS, you can compare new tariffs with real historical shipping data. You can see at a glance whether a change is worthwhile – objectively and on a sound basis.
This is what the module offers you:
- Tariff comparisons with real data from your dispatch
- Simulation of the effects of renegotiated tariffs
- Clear evaluations for decision-making
The result:
3 % savings through tariff optimization alone – and full control in future negotiations.
3. Decision-making: Transparent shipping costs, better decisions
The problem:
Shipping decisions are complex – multiple carriers, different rates, special conditions and international destinations make it difficult to keep track and always make the best choice.
Our solution:
The HFMS supports you with individually configurable decision rules that help you to efficiently control shipping routes and carriers.
The module offers:
- Flexible sets of rules for dispatch decisions
- Clear decision support based on your specifications
The result:
Better control of your shipping processes and real-time cost control.
4. Best price determination: the cheapest carrier for every shipment
The problem:
Which carrier is the cheapest for which shipment? With hundreds or thousands of parcels every day, this question quickly becomes confusing – especially when special conditions, surcharges and destination countries play a role.
Our solution:
With the automatic best price determination in HFMS, you can find the cheapest carrier for every shipment – rule-based, fast and reliable.
The module offers:
- Automatic best-price search per shipment
- Rule-based carrier determination taking all cost factors into account
- Individually configurable decision rules
The result:
Save an additional 12% through intelligently controlled carrier selection – automated and without additional effort.
Conclusion: Keep your freight costs under control with HFMS
Whether incorrect billing, rate optimization or carrier selection – with the features of HFMS, you can bring hidden savings potential to light and reduce your shipping costs sustainably. Without flying blind, without guesswork – instead with facts, figures and data.
👉 Curious? Have your savings potential analyzed now and save money!