The logistics industry generates more data than ever before — but without the right tools, it’s just noise. Business Intelligence (BI) transforms that data into actionable insights that can redefine how your organization operates.

Credit cards often steal the spotlight when discussing payment processing, but ACH payments—automated bank transfers—are an undervalued opportunity for cost savings. Businesses that optimize ACH usage can enjoy lower fees, fewer chargebacks, and more predictable transaction costs.

Most businesses review telecom expenses annually, yet hidden costs often go unnoticed. These “silent drainers” can add up to thousands or even millions of dollars over time.

The modern supply chain doesn’t stop — and neither should your visibility. As businesses juggle multiple carriers, transport modes, and global delivery expectations, the need for a connected, intelligent Transportation Management System (TMS) has never been greater.

Many businesses accept credit-card and ACH payments without fully understanding how much they could save. Merchant fees can quietly eat into profits, yet few companies take the time to review statements or benchmark costs. Business Solutions Group specializes in uncovering hidden levers to reduce fees, helping businesses save without compromising service.

Many businesses focus on supply chain, labor, or operational costs when looking to reduce expenses—but telecom costs are often overlooked. Yet, telecom services can represent a significant portion of a company’s monthly spend. A strategic Telecom Expense Management (TEM) program can save businesses 20–50% on wireless, wireline, and cloud services while improving operational efficiency.

In today’s complex logistics landscape, managing shipping costs can feel like trying to hit a moving target. Carriers adjust rates annually, surcharges shift without warning, and capacity fluctuations can wreak havoc on even the most well-planned budgets. The good news? There are proven, data-driven strategies that deliver real, sustainable savings across your supply chain.

More than a month after FedEx revealed its 5.9% General Rate Increase (GRI) effective January 5, 2026, UPS has followed suit with a matching headline increase. However, UPS will implement its new rates two weeks earlier—on December 22, 2025.

While the headline number may appear identical, the details tell a different story. UPS’s adjustments vary significantly across services, weights, and zones, meaning the real-world impact will differ for every shipper. Understanding these nuances will be crucial to controlling costs in 2026.

In today’s economy, businesses are being challenged to do more with less. Rising costs, tightening margins, and unpredictable market conditions are forcing leadership teams to take a closer look at every dollar that leaves the company.

The reality? Most organizations are paying more than they should for essential services — from shipping and telecom to payment processing. These expenses quietly chip away at profitability every single month.

That’s where Business Solutions Group (BSG) steps in.

The president is pushing back a previously planned implementation date for the 25% levies, per a Monday social media post.

Companies often overspend on shipping and logistics without realizing it, as hidden fees, complex contracts, and inefficiencies quietly erode margins. Business Solutions Group helps organizations uncover these hidden costs through data-driven analysis, smarter carrier negotiations, and tailored supply chain solutions. With average savings of 23.6% this year, our clients not only reduce expenses but also gain greater visibility, efficiency, and confidence in their operations—proving that supply chain optimization can deliver both immediate and lasting value.

The new levies, ranging from 25% to 100%, will go into effect Oct. 1, the president said Thursday.

The fees, active during the peak holiday shipping season, will build upon the pricing pressures shippers are set to face during the critical Q4 stretch.

The peak season fees will build upon rate hikes the UPS business installed in May after its U.S. Postal Service contract expired.

The announcement of the increases, which start on Jan. 5, comes as shippers are weathering elevated delivery costs.

Parcel shipping is cyclical in many critical ways. Supply chains that fail to stay ahead of market changes and trends risk falling behind competitors or, worse yet, losing touch with customers. Some of the cycles small package shippers face are predictable, while others happen erratically. Either way, being prepared for what’s coming next can make or break your business.

The timing of this year’s added fees have led to some of the delivery giant’s customers “scrambling to negotiate peak surcharges,” one expert said.

The $2.50 international processing fee, which applies to three services, comes as parcel carriers grapple with the looming end of the de minimis exemption.

From negotiating discounts to using alternative carriers, businesses have several ways to mitigate peak season fees, experts said.

The $2.50 international processing fee, which applies to three services, comes as parcel carriers grapple with the looming end of the de minimis exemption.

Experts say bundled agreements for LTL and parcel delivery services from the carrier are on the outs, potentially incentivizing customers to explore other trucking options.

By rounding up any fraction of an inch for length, width and height, the carrier could introduce further pricing pressure for shippers.

For companies that rely on parcel or freight shipping, rising transportation costs are a painful — and often hidden — drain on margins. Between base rates, fuel surcharges, and complex accessorial fees, it’s easy to miss cost-saving opportunities buried in the fine print of your carrier agreements.

That’s where we come in.

If you're like most businesses, shipping costs quietly eat into your margins more than you'd like. Between UPS, FedEx, and other carriers, it's easy to feel like you're stuck with high rates and complicated contracts.

The good news? You’re not.

At Business Solutions Group, we help companies reduce parcel shipping costs by 15% to 35%—and we do it without wasting your time or charging upfront fees. In fact, we only get paid if we save you money.

Here’s a quick look at how our process works—and why it gets results.

For B2B finance teams, credit card processing can feel like a black box — full of hidden fees, inconsistent reporting, and reconciliation headaches. While payment systems are designed to move money, they can also create serious inefficiencies and unexpected costs if not managed properly.

Below, we break down the 10 most common card processing issues faced by B2B finance departments, their root causes, and how to solve them — so you can streamline operations, gain visibility, and protect your margins.

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, your supply chain isn't just a cost center—it’s a critical driver of profitability, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth. Whether you ship parcels with UPS or FedEx, manage LTL freight, or oversee global logistics operations, the pressure to reduce spend while increasing visibility and efficiency is at an all-time high.

Unfortunately, many businesses are still leaving money on the table.

At Business Solutions Group, we’ve spent over 20 years helping companies uncover hidden savings, streamline operations, and gain clarity in an increasingly complex logistics world. The goal isn’t just about negotiating better rates—it’s about giving you the tools, insights, and support to build a supply chain that works smarter.

When was the last time you reviewed your telecom contracts? If it's been more than 18 months, there’s a good chance you're leaving money on the table.

Between underused services, outdated pricing, and missed incentives, telecom is one of the most commonly overspent categories in business operations. But here’s the good news: identifying savings doesn’t have to mean switching carriers, starting from scratch, or disrupting your business.

In today’s digital-first world, accepting payments isn’t optional—it’s essential. But how you accept them, and what you pay for that service, can make a significant impact on your bottom line.

For many enterprise and B2B companies, credit card and ACH processing fees quietly eat into margins every month. Often, these costs are buried in complex statements, outdated pricing models, or simply overlooked. That’s where a second opinion can make a big difference.

Following the May 12 rollback of US tariffs on China (from 145% to 30%), there was a short-lived spike in shipping volume from China to the US. This created a brief sense of tight capacity, leading carriers to quickly add ships and capacity to the trans-Pacific routes.

Let’s face it—healthcare costs are out of control.

If you're a business owner or HR leader, chances are you've opened your renewal letter with a sinking feeling in your stomach. Another increase? Really? It’s frustrating, confusing, and—let’s be honest—pretty unfair.

But here’s the good news: it doesn’t have to be this way.

At Business Solutions Group (BSG), we work with companies like yours every day to help them cut healthcare spending by 30% to 70%—all without sacrificing the care your employees receive. Sounds too good to be true? Let’s break it down.

In today's fast-paced business environment, managing telecom expenses is crucial for maximizing your budget. In this blog post, we delve into understanding your current telecom costs and uncover whether you are paying for unused or unnecessary services.

We'll also explore how you can achieve significant savings without the complexities of switching carriers, making the transition seamless and stress-free.

Lastly, we’ll discuss how centralized management of your telecom bills can provide you with greater clarity and control, allowing you to streamline your expenses and focus on what truly matters—growing your business.

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is rolling out major updates to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) system, effective July 19, 2025. These changes are designed to simplify freight classifications, improve accuracy, and promote fairness across the Less-than-Truckload (LTL) shipping industry.

As a shipper, these updates will directly impact how you classify and prepare your freight. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes and how you can prepare:

Let’s face it—shipping costs are no joke. Between carrier rate hikes, fuel surcharges, and expedited service fees, the numbers add up fast. But here’s the good news: you may be sitting on a goldmine of savings without even realizing it.

How? Your shipping data. That’s right—the numbers you already have can help you uncover waste, fix inefficiencies, and make smarter shipping decisions that cut costs without cutting corners.

Here’s a quick look at what your data can do for you:

Let’s be real—healthcare costs are out of control. Every year, employers brace for the next premium hike, crossing their fingers and hoping it won’t hurt too badly this time. Sound familiar?

You’re not alone. In fact, 96% of U.S. employers are still paying retail prices for employee healthcare. And most don’t even realize there’s a better way.

The $0.29 per pound surcharge is returning April 13 as the two countries’ trade war continues to escalate.

If you’re running a business that ships small parcels, you’ve probably felt the sting of high shipping costs. Negotiating with carriers like UPS and FedEx can be time-consuming, frustrating, and confusing. But what if there was a better way?

At Business Solutions Group, we help companies like yours save big on shipping—without the stress. In fact, our clients typically save 15% to 30% on their parcel shipping contracts. And the best part? We don’t get paid until you start saving.

Shipping Less Than Truckload (LTL) freight doesn’t have to be complicated. With our extensive carrier network, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated logistics experts, we make LTL shipping easy, efficient, and cost-effective—no matter the size of your shipment.

The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating.

Here is our list of tips for shippers to be best prepared for what the rest of 2025 has in store.

The $0.29 per pound surcharge is active until March 29, adding to other expenses parcel shippers are navigating

Shipping doesn’t have to be a headache. At Business Solutions Group, we believe in making logistics easier, faster, and more affordable for your business. Whether you’re shipping large quantities, time-sensitive items, or special cargo, our Full Truckload (FTL) and customized services are designed to keep your shipments safe, on time, and within budget.

Shipping can be tricky, especially when you don’t need a full truckload but still need to get your products where they need to go on time and without breaking the bank. That’s where Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping comes in. It’s a flexible, cost-effective way to move freight, and it’s perfect for businesses looking to save on shipping costs without sacrificing speed or reliability.

Shipping goods internationally can be a daunting task, but with the right partner by your side, it doesn’t have to be. At Business Solutions Group, we make global shipping easy, efficient, and cost-effective—no matter the size or urgency of your shipment.

Whether you’re sending a small parcel or a large container, our decades of experience and extensive network ensure that your goods will reach their destination safely and on time. Here’s why you should choose us as your trusted partner for all your international shipping needs.

UPS is introducing a series of new fees and fee updates in 2025 that will impact shippers. These changes affect fuel surcharges, invoicing, and payment processes. Here is a clear, detailed rundown of what’s coming, when it starts, and practical advice to help you adapt and save where possible.

One expert said FedEx could be poised to match the increases, which include a higher late payment rate and fees for check and wire transfers.

In the fast-paced world of logistics, efficiency is everything. That's why we’ve developed a Transportation Management System (TMS) designed to make managing your shipments easier, faster, and more cost-effective. Whether you're in the office or on the go, our platform helps you stay on top of every aspect of your shipments—from pickup to delivery.

In today’s fast-paced world, businesses are constantly looking for ways to streamline operations and boost the bottom line. If your company is still using paper checks or ACH payments for vendor transactions, you could be missing out on a simple, effective solution that’s both more secure and profitable: virtual card payments.

Here’s why making the switch could be one of the smartest moves you make for your business.

Let’s face it—credit card and ACH processing fees can feel like an unavoidable cost of doing business. But what if you could reduce those fees without switching your hardware or software? Sounds like a win, right?

At Business Solutions Group, we help Enterprise and B2B companies optimize their payment processing to cut unnecessary costs while ensuring their solutions remain reliable, consistent, and secure.

If you’ve been running your business for a while, you probably don’t think much about your bank fees. You’ve been with the same bank for years, your treasury setup works, and there haven’t been any major issues—so why change?

Here’s why: You’re probably leaving money on the table.

If you’re a business owner or HR professional, you know the struggle—every year, healthcare costs rise, eating up more and more of your budget. It’s frustrating, especially when it feels like you have no control over the process. But here’s the truth: most businesses are overpaying for healthcare without realizing it. In fact, 96% of U.S. employers are still paying retail prices, unaware that better options exist.

At Business Solutions Group (BSG), we help companies like yours save 30% to 70% on healthcare costs—without reducing the quality of care for employees. How? By tackling the real problem: the hidden inefficiencies and inflated pricing within the healthcare system itself.

Let’s be honest—telecom costs can get out of control fast. Whether it’s your mobile network, internet services, or cloud solutions, these expenses add up quickly. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to switch providers or overhaul your services to save money.

At Business Solutions Group (BSG), we specialize in Telecom Expense Management (TEM)—helping businesses cut costs without any disruption. In fact, we’ve helped companies save up to 50% on their telecom expenses just by optimizing what they already have.

Managing a supply chain isn’t easy. Between rising shipping costs, complicated logistics, and endless contract negotiations with UPS, FedEx, and freight carriers, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.

But here’s the good news—you don’t have to tackle it alone.

For over 30 years, we’ve helped businesses like yours optimize their shipping and logistics, saving them time, money, and stress. On average, our clients save between 15% and 40% on small parcel shipping and 20-25% on freight costs—all without sacrificing efficiency or service quality.

Are you tired of paying high shipping costs for your small parcel deliveries? Do you wish there was an easier way to ensure you're getting the best rates from UPS and FedEx, without wasting time and energy on complicated negotiations? Well, you’re in the right place.

At Business Solutions Group, we specialize in helping businesses like yours secure savings of 15%-40% on parcel shipping contracts. And the best part? Our proven process works, and we don’t get paid until you see results!

If that sounds too good to be true, let’s walk through how we make it happen—and how you can benefit by setting up a quick discovery call with us.

Shipping costs are one of the biggest pain points for businesses, and let’s be honest – they always seem to be on the rise. The recent General Rate Increases (GRI) and added surcharges from carriers like UPS and FedEx have many companies feeling the squeeze. But here’s the kicker: many businesses are leaving money on the table because they’re not fully tapping into the power of their shipping data.

If you’re wondering whether you're among the many missing out, the answer is probably yes. Here’s the good news: you don’t have to accept these high costs as inevitable. With the right strategies and tools, you can use the data you already have to drastically reduce your shipping expenses. Let’s dive into how!

In today’s fast-paced business world, every dollar counts. Whether you're managing a small business or leading a large enterprise, telecom expenses are something you can't ignore. From wireless to cloud services, these costs can quickly add up. But what if there was a way to keep your services top-notch while cutting costs in half? Well, there is! Let’s talk about how Business Solutions Group (BSG) can help you optimize your telecom expenses and bring your bills down by as much as 20-50%.

In today’s competitive business environment, the margin for error is slimmer than ever. Companies are constantly seeking ways to improve profitability, streamline operations, and stay ahead of the curve. But the truth is, simply “doing business as usual” isn’t enough to thrive. It’s not just about cutting costs; it’s about smartly managing your financials to maximize efficiency and drive long-term growth. This is where Business Solutions Group comes in.

Managing inventory can feel like a constant balancing act. You don’t want too much stock sitting idle, but you also don’t want to run out of popular products when your customers are looking for them. It's a challenge, especially with the unpredictable nature of consumer demand. But what if there was a way to predict and plan for demand more accurately, streamline your inventory processes, and reduce costs all at once?

That’s where Demand Planning Software comes in.

In today’s fast-paced business world, managing a supply chain that’s efficient, cost-effective, and responsive is more important than ever. But let’s be honest—it can be tough. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, navigating the complexities of shipping, transportation management, and supply chain processes can quickly become overwhelming.

That’s where we come in.

For over 30 years, we've been at the forefront of transforming supply chains for businesses just like yours. Our goal? To make your shipping and logistics as seamless and cost-efficient as possible—so you can focus on what matters most: growing your business.

In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency, security, and profitability are key. Yet, many businesses are still stuck in the past, relying on ACH payments and paper checks for vendor transactions. If that sounds like your company, you may be leaving money on the table — and it's time to change that.

What if your Accounts Payable (AP) department could do more than just process payments? What if it could actually help grow your bottom line? The solution lies in virtual card payments — and here’s why you should consider making the switch.

In today’s fast-paced business world, every penny counts. Whether you're a small business or an enterprise, optimizing your payment processes is crucial to staying ahead. One area where many businesses leave money on the table is in credit card and ACH processing fees. That's where Business Solutions Group comes in. We specialize in providing transparent, reliable, and secure payment solutions that not only help you save money but also ensure your business runs smoothly.

If you’ve been running your business for a while, you know how easy it is to just accept things as they are—especially when it comes to your bank fees. Maybe you've been with the same bank for years, or you've grown comfortable with your treasury management setup. But what if I told you that you're probably leaving money on the table by not optimizing your banking strategy? That’s where we come in, and we’re here to help you change that!

At Business Solutions Group, we specialize in helping businesses like yours save on bank and treasury fees. Over the past 25 years, we’ve helped companies across various industries save up to 40% on their recurring fees. And we’re not talking about just a one-time fix—we’re focused on long-term savings that can make a real difference to your bottom line.

In today’s fast-paced business world, telecom costs can quickly spiral out of control. Whether it’s for your mobile network, internet services, or cloud solutions, telecom expenses are a significant part of your budget. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to switch carriers or disrupt your services to save money. Let’s explore how Business Solutions Group (BSG) can help you optimize your telecom expenses and save you up to 50%—all while ensuring your services continue running smoothly.

In the fast-paced world of logistics, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. That's why we’ve created a smart, user-friendly, and efficient Transportation Management System (TMS) to help you manage your shipments from pickup to delivery—seamlessly and effortlessly. Whether you're at your desk or on the go, our platform makes shipment management easy, accessible, and cost-effective. Let's dive into what makes our TMS the perfect solution for your business.

Shippers are holding their collective breath to see how a rash of uncertainties surrounding the U.S. and global economies will impact freight rates in 2025.

The usual factors — oil prices, seasonal demand, overall strength of consumer markets and labor supply — are all at play. Add to that wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the simmering trade dispute between the U.S. and China, and the trade policies of the new Trump administration, and the picture gets cloudier still.

Given those conditions, one might find it surprising that current rates for truck, ocean and air freight are as stable as they are. Yet it feels like that state of affairs could change at any moment.

As a business owner or HR professional, you know that managing healthcare costs can feel like an uphill battle. Every year, premiums rise, and healthcare expenses seem to take up a larger chunk of your budget—sometimes without any clear reason why. You're not alone. In fact, 96% of U.S. employers are still paying retail prices for healthcare, unaware that there are smarter, more cost-effective options available. But don’t worry—there is a solution.

At Business Solutions Group (BSG), we understand the strain that skyrocketing healthcare costs can put on your business. Our mission is simple: to help you save 30% to 70% on healthcare costs without sacrificing the quality of care for your employees. We don’t just offer cookie-cutter solutions—we work closely with you to design a customized plan that works for your unique needs.

In today's competitive global marketplace, shipping costs and logistics efficiency are more important than ever. Whether you're dealing with LTL (Less-than-Truckload) or FTL (Full-Truckload), Air, Ocean, or Rail transportation, finding the right balance between cost, speed, and reliability can be a complex challenge. This is where expert freight advisory and contract negotiation services come into play, offering businesses the tools and strategies needed to optimize their logistics while significantly reducing costs.

In the world of logistics, shipping can often be a complicated and overwhelming task, especially for businesses that need to move freight of varying sizes and weights. Whether you’re shipping across town, across the country, or even across borders, Less Than Truckload (LTL) shipping can be the key to streamlining your operations, reducing costs, and improving efficiency.

At its core, LTL shipping is designed for smaller shipments that don’t fill up a full truckload. This means you can share space with other shipments, resulting in lower costs, faster delivery options, and greater flexibility. Here’s how partnering with a leading LTL provider can make all the difference for your business.

Delivery discounts persist, but experts say lightweight and heavier packages are vulnerable to pricing pressure this year

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, staying ahead of the competition isn’t just about innovation—it’s also about optimizing operational costs and maximizing profitability. However, many companies struggle to identify hidden savings and inefficiencies in their operations. That’s where Business Solutions Group comes in. Through a unique blend of advisory, technology, and business intelligence solutions, we help businesses take control of their financials like never before, reducing costs and boosting margins across critical areas such as shipping, supply chain, telecom, energy, healthcare, and more.

In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency, security, and profitability are more important than ever. If your business is still making payments to vendors and suppliers through ACH or checks, you may be missing out on a huge opportunity. It’s time to stop leaving money on the table and start taking advantage of the financial benefits that come with switching to virtual card payments.

At Business Solutions Group, we specialize in helping businesses transform their Accounts Payable (AP) processes by moving away from traditional payment methods to digital payments that not only streamline operations but also generate revenue. By switching to virtual card payments, businesses can earn rebates of up to 1.5% on every dollar spent. That’s $150,000 back on every $10 million spent — and who wouldn’t want to turn their AP department into a profit center?

Our Accounts Receivable (AR) Payment Platform addresses the key challenges AR professionals face—securely accepting payments, reducing errors, and optimizing cash flow management.

In today's fast-paced business world, managing payment processing costs efficiently is more critical than ever. Whether you're an enterprise or a B2B company, understanding your credit card and ACH fees—and finding ways to reduce them—can significantly impact your bottom line. Business Solutions Group is here to help you streamline this process by offering reliable, consistent, and secure payment solutions designed to save you money and simplify your payment management.

At Business Solutions Group (BSG), we recognize the challenges businesses face with rising energy costs and unpredictable market fluctuations. Our Utilities & Energy Services are crafted to help you stabilize your energy expenditures, optimize utility management, and leverage competitive energy solutions. Through industry-leading expertise and advanced technology, we provide customized solutions that not only reduce costs but also boost operational efficiency and help you meet your sustainability targets.

With over 30 years of experience, we specialize in optimizing supply chains for businesses of all sizes and industries. Our goal is simple: help you reduce costs, enhance operational efficiency, and achieve long-term profitability through technology-driven solutions and expert advisory services.

Business Solutions Group (BSG) offers a comprehensive suite of advisory services designed to optimize telecom costs, ensuring businesses pay fair market prices for services while achieving cost savings. Their approach provides clients with solutions that align with business needs and offer long-term savings.

At Business Solutions Group (BSG), we understand the heavy burden that rising healthcare costs impose on businesses. With 96% of U.S. employers still paying retail prices for employee healthcare, we offer a game-changing solution that can reduce costs by 30% to 70%, without sacrificing the quality of care. Our Healthcare Cost Reduction Services help businesses regain control over healthcare spending, redirecting savings into other crucial areas of the organization.

Managing treasury operations is crucial for any business, but too often, companies miss out on significant savings when it comes to banking fees and services. Even if your business has been with the same bank for years, there’s a high likelihood that you’re not fully optimizing your treasury management strategy. This can lead to unnecessary fees, missed opportunities for cost savings, and an overall impact on your bottom line.

That’s where we come in. At [Your Company Name], we specialize in helping businesses like yours reduce bank and treasury fees by leveraging deep industry expertise, proprietary technology, and market data. With over 25 years of experience in the field, our team—comprised of former banking professionals—has successfully saved companies in various industries up to 40% on recurring fees, allowing them to reinvest those funds into other areas of their business for greater profitability.

Are you looking for a way to reduce your parcel or freight shipping costs by 15-35%? Business Solutions Group can help you achieve these impressive results 100% of the time. As the #1 consultancy in the U.S. for parcel and freight advisory, negotiations, and spend intelligence, we specialize in identifying opportunities for savings—down to the smallest detail.

Potential disruptions could pressure costs and reliability across transport modes. Here’s what supply chain experts are watching this year.

The logistics industry is inherently cyclical, experiencing heightened demand and operational complexities during certain periods. By understanding these peak seasons, you can plan and prepare to ensure smooth business operations. In this article, we explore five peak periods in logistics in 2025, how they can impact your supply chains, and strategies to manage each peak season rush.

Buzzwords like visibility and resilience swirled around supply chain circles in 2024, and it looks like they’ll continue to dominate conversations in 2025. Where visibility empowers manufacturers to see and track orders at any point in their supply chains, resilience ensures those critical networks can withstand disruptions and quickly bounce back.

Working together, visibility and resilience help enhance supply chain performance by leveraging real-time insights, identifying potential disruptions and allowing manufacturers to be more proactive when addressing those issues. This, in turn, drives better customer service and healthier bottom lines.

A Transportation Management System (TMS) is a software solution designed to streamline and optimize the transportation of goods. We will be going over the key benefits of implementing a TMS in this blog.

Happy New Year! Are you ready to take back control of your costs in 2025?

Delivery services across the central and eastern U.S. have been stymied by the severe weather.

Buzzwords like visibility and resilience swirled around supply chain circles in 2024, and it looks like they’ll continue to dominate conversations in 2025. Where visibility empowers manufacturers to see and track orders at any point in their supply chains, resilience ensures those critical networks can withstand disruptions and quickly bounce back.

Working together, visibility and resilience help enhance supply chain performance by leveraging real-time insights, identifying potential disruptions and allowing manufacturers to be more proactive when addressing those issues. This, in turn, drives better customer service and healthier bottom lines.

Leaders from the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) are set to resume contract talks on January 7, as the threat of a strike looms, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

UPS is increasing rates and delivery area surcharges for its SurePost services on Jan. 13, the parcel carrier announced on it's website.

FedEx is adding new surcharges and tweaking some existing fees next month, the delivery giant announced Friday.

Welcome to Business Solutions Group, where we redefine the landscape of business consulting and expense management. We provide unparalleled advisory, technology, and business intelligence solutions that cut costs and maximize savings and efficiencies within Shipping/Supply Chain, Telecom, Energy/Utilities, Merchant/Credit Card, Finance AP/AR, Healthcare, and Treasury/Banking

Are your employee healthcare costs through the roof? Are you looking for ways to reduce cost in this category of expense? Look no further, BSG is here to help you regain control over your healthcare spending.

There are many ways in which a TMS can save you time and money, from improving office productivity to reducing delivery costs per mile. Access to real time data, as well as electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) also go a long way to improving the customer experience – and happy customers are loyal customers. On top of this, a TMS helps improve the speed and accuracy of invoicing; this improved cash flow can make a huge difference to business success.

We help companies reduce cost in a number of different expense categories - 18-35% savings on average!

To protect their bottom line and maintain a competitive edge, shippers must secure favorable rates and minimize parcel shipping costs at the outset. However, this task is much easier said than done, considering the hidden fees, complex surcharge models, and other intricacies often embedded within carrier contracts. In the face of overwhelming uncertainties, shippers can rely on parcel negotiation services to streamline the negotiation process and implement an effective cost-saving strategy. Leveraging advanced technology like data analytics and years of negotiation experience, an expert parcel negotiation team helps shippers determine whether they are paying competitive rates compared to similar businesses and build smarter agreements with every carrier.

Our outsider's perspective allows us to see savings and hidden profit opportunities within your cost centers including Shipping, Supply Chain, Telecom, Energy & Utilities, Merchant/Credit Card Fees, Accounts Payable & Receivable, Healthcare, and Treasury/Bank Fees.

A 4.9% general rate increase is effective Dec. 2, the carrier announced.

To tackle rising shipping costs and surcharges, our Parcel TMS Platform provides shippers with a proactive, cost-saving approach that extends throughout the entire order-to-invoice process. By integrating high-speed rate calculations, cartonization algorithms, order optimization rules, and cost controls directly into digital storefronts, ERP, and fulfillment systems, we enable shippers to control shipping costs in real time.

Our Utilities & Energy Services are designed to help you stabilize your energy spend, optimize your utility management, and take advantage of competitive energy solutions. Leveraging industry expertise and cutting-edge technology, we provide tailored solutions that drive down costs and improve operational efficiency, all while helping you achieve your sustainability goals.

We help companies reduce their healthcare costs. We offer a powerful solution to lower these expenses by 30-70%, all while maintaining or improving the quality of care.

Freight fraud has become one of the most pressing issues in the logistics sector. What once was a domain of petty crime has now escalated into a sophisticated network often connected with offshore criminal organizations, particularly in regions like Eastern Europe, India, Pakistan and Africa.

If you are paying your suppliers by check or ACH STOP! Let us show you how to earn money back on every payment

Intersted in reducing your Telecommunications costs by 20-40%? Look no further.

Is there hidden profit in your existing operational budget? We need minimal information and time to develop cost-saving transformations for clients.

Gain detailed insights into our Healthcare Cost Reduction Services and learn how Business Solutions Group can help your business save 30% to 70% on employee healthcare expenses.

UPS has reduced its network’s daily volume capacity by about 1 million packages so far this year, CEO Carol Tomé said on a Q3 earnings call last week.

The capacity reduction is the result of 45 operational closures, including nine full buildings that were shut down under the delivery giant’s "Network of the Future" plan, according to Tomé.

The closures contributed to an 8% improvement in parcels per workforce hour. “While 8% might not seem like a big number, that translated into an efficiency gain of 11 million hours,” UPS EVP and CFO Brian Dykes said on the call.

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Wireless carriers are notorious for charging customers more than necessary, whether it’s through hidden fees, outdated contracts, or incorrect billing practices. For businesses managing a fleet of mobile devices, these overcharges can quickly add up, eating into your budget without you even realizing it.

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As the 2024 holiday season approaches, both UPS and FedEx have unveiled their Peak Season surcharges, introducing some important changes that shippers need to be aware of.

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With the new year well underway, shippers are free from the tyranny of urgent holiday order fulfillment. Now, they can shift their attention to the general rate increases (GRIs) levied by parcel carriers, and focus on mitigating the impact on their shipping costs.

The 2024 GRI announced by UPS and FedEx came with a headline 5.9% figure — a full percentage point lower than last year. In a vacuum, that might sound like a boon for shippers. But the reality is that 5.9% is still the second-highest GRI of all time, and the true impact to shippers is much higher.

Consider the compounding effect of these annual parcel cost increases. Every year, carriers decide that parcel rates will rise 4.9%, 5.9% or 6.9%, and each increase is applied to a higher “principal,” the existing rates that were increased last year, and the year before, and so on. This quickly adds up to a dramatic effect. With the latest 5.9% increase, the cost of shipping common one-pound packages like clothes or a paperback book is over 20% higher compared to just 25 months earlier.

Shippers are left to either absorb the increases and take the associated hit to profits, try to pass them along to inflation-fatigued customers, or find ways to mitigate them. The answer seems obvious, but acting on the drive to mitigate is far from straightforward. GRIs are intentionally complex, with major rule changes, increases targeted at specific shipment profiles, and even more lurking beneath the surface.

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In today's competitive business landscape, effective negotiation skills can make all the difference in securing favorable terms with carriers.

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In today's increasingly digital world, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their financial processes.

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When it comes to shipping, finding the best rates on less-than-truckload (LTL), full truckload (FTL), and Air services can be a challenging task.

However, with the help of modern technology and advanced logistics solutions, securing the most competitive rates has become easier than ever before.

Whether you are a small business owner or a logistics manager for a large corporation, cost-efficiency is always at the forefront of your mind. That's where our services come in.

We understand that every penny counts in today's competitive market, and we are committed to helping you save both time and money when it comes to your shipping needs.

Our team of experts has extensive experience in negotiating with carriers across various transportation modes, including LTL, FTL, and air freight. We have established strong relationships with reputable providers who offer reliable services at competitive prices.

By leveraging our network of trusted carriers, we are able to access exclusive discounts and preferential rates that may not be readily available to individual shippers. This allows us to pass on these savings directly to you while ensuring that your shipments are handled with utmost care and efficiency.

We take pride in our ability to provide tailored solutions that meet your specific requirements without compromising on quality or reliability. Our dedicated team will work closely with you to understand your shipping needs, analyze your budget constraints, and find the most cost-effective options for your business.

In addition to offering competitive pricing on LTL, FTL, and air services, we also provide comprehensive tracking tools that allow you to monitor the progress of your shipments in real-time. This transparency ensures peace of mind throughout the entire shipping process.

Don't let high shipping costs eat into your profits or slow down your operations. Trust our expertise in securing the best rates on LTL, FTL, and air services so that you can focus on what truly matters – growing your business.

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Will UPS Strike or Not?!!

With LTL carriers becoming more competitive, high volume shippers need to be mindful of the negotiation process to ensure they are getting the best rate possible.

Negotiating contracts with large companies like UPS and FedEx can be a daunting task for many businesses.