FREIGHT BILL AUDIT & PAYMENT
Operations. Conversely a Trans Audit post payment audit has far greater timelines to review invoices and reverse any overbillings and overpayments that are captured on the backend, he adds. In addition to consistent refund results, Trans Audit Clients receive unparalleled audit transparency. Clients can access real-time interactive and transparent reporting dashboards on a 24/7 basis. As a result, shippers gain valuable insights into carrier billing practices and trends, which can be used to take corrective action and improve operations. For example, a major manufacturer of beverage, food, and specialty packaging with a complex logistics network had experienced frustrating delays when working with another post payment audit provider. The shipper transitioned to Trans Audit and within 30 days, Trans Audit had completely onboarded and commenced a comprehensive post payment audit, including a meticulous analysis of invoices. Armed with this information, the manufacturer was able to secure sizable refunds for overpayments and overbillings. The results were so impressive that the Client broadened Trans Audit’s post payment audit engagement, so that it encompassed all transportation expenses and payment points across the company’s entire network. Because of Trans Audit’s
“It will become more important than ever that shippers solidify strong relationships with a post payment provider that balances AI with well rounded and multifaceted human intelligence, experience, and expertise.” PETER KERWIN, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS, TRANS AUDIT INC.
unmatched expertise, the manufacturer gained deep visibility and substantial long term cost recoveries. Over the next few years, it’s likely that offshoring, an over reliance on automation, and a corresponding shift away from human expertise will gain strength in the freight bill audit and payment sector, Kerwin says. “It will become more important than ever that shippers solidify strong relationships with a post payment provider that balances AI with well rounded and multifaceted human intelligence, experience, and expertise,” he adds. Trans Audit offers an unparalleled blend of cutting-edge technology and human insight, and will continue to
dive deeply into logistics intelligence, continually strengthening its position as a premier transportation post payment
audit specialist. U.S. Bank:
Trusted Freight Audit And Payment Solutions As the nation’s fth-largest bank, U.S. Bank is uniquely positioned to help its freight bill clients improve both operational ef ciency and working capital. “We focus on delivering concrete solutions that streamline and enhance our customers’ freight billing, auditing, and payment processes,” Burglechner says. In addition, U.S. Bank’s cash management solutions allow carriers to receive payments faster without changing payment terms. For example, U.S. Bank worked with a large multinational shipper on a customized solution to move ocean payments from indirect to direct. The shipper was able to preserve working capital and gain better control of the payment process. By leveraging intelligent automation and trusted, high-quality data, U.S. Bank helps clients achieve greater control over all their transportation expenses. Depending on a company’s current FBAP process, the savings possible with U.S. Bank’s FBAP solutions can hit 10% in the rst year. The bank also equips shippers with real-time business intelligence that enables them to make informed decisions
“We focus on delivering concrete solutions that streamline and enhance our customers’ freight billing, auditing, and payment processes.” SCOTT BURGLECHNER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND HEAD OF FREIGHT PAYMENT PRODUCT MANAGEMENT, U.S. BANK
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