CPC Delivers Significant Savings
Guaranteed
CPC reduces transportation, warehouse management, and operations costs
CPC’s proven methodologies provide customized shipping solutions
Supply chain management, warehouse management, and transportation optimization
Trusted by industry leaders
30+ years
advising shippers
22%+
average net savings for clients
Shipper-side
independent representation
Strategy + execution
from analysis through measurement
Freight Cost Is a System - Not a Single Rate
A freight program can look competitive on paper and still lose money. Common hidden cost drivers include:
Fuel surcharges and extra fees
Minimum charge rules
Wrong shipping mode for the load
Inefficient routing
Weak contract terms
CPC looks at the full picture behind your invoice and not just the rate.
Control Freight Spend
Benchmark rates and net charges, simplify pricing where appropriate, and identify avoidable cost drivers.
Strengthen Carrier Agreements
Create market competition, compare terms and align carrier commitments with the shipper’s requirements.
Use the Right Mode and Route
Match parcel, LTL, FTL, air and ocean decisions to shipment size, urgency, lane and business risk.
Measure What Changed
Track realized savings, service, routing compliance and operating KPIs after implementation.
What Does a Shipping Consultant Do?
A shipping consultant helps you find where you're losing money and time on freight. CPC's work includes:
Reviewing your shipping data and invoices
Comparing your rates against the market
Finding better carriers and shipping modes
Helping you put changes into action
Tracking your results
Unlike carriers or brokers, CPC never sells freight capacity. We work only for you — so our advice is based on what's best for your business, not a sale.
One Consulting Partner Across Freight, Networks and Operations
Start with the business challenge. CPC will identify the services needed to improve cost, performance and operational control.
Freight Solutions
Freight optimization, cost reduction, procurement, transportation consulting and savings tracking.
Mode Usage
Mode selection, dimensional factors, vendor routing and dedicated carriage.
Smarter Networks
Routing guides, distribution-network structure and freight-flow design.
Operations Excellence
Market insight, planning, business intelligence and continuous improvement.
Business Processes
Strategic sourcing, warehousing, reverse logistics, process redesign and systems work.
Logistics Expertise
Program management, customs support and specialized transportation expertise.
Documented Results Across Transportation and Operations
CPC’s case studies show how different transportation and operations challenges were addressed. Each example reflects the results of a specific client engagement.
$1.2M / 30%
LTL Transportation Optimization
Documented savings over a 12-month period for one transportation-optimization client.
82 → 9
Global Transportation Simplification
A multi-mode program reduced preferred carriers from 82 to 9 and achieved 132% of its savings target after 12 months.
80%
Warehouse Picking Productivity
A warehouse project improved picking productivity and reduced picking/shipping headcount by 50%.
Here's what our clients say about CPC
Hyundai Testimonial
We approached CPC Consultants asking them to gather competitive intel...Read More
Hyundai Testimonial
We approached CPC Consultants asking them to gather competitive intelligence and conduct a benchmark study within an extremely tight timeline. CPC’s team of experts was able to quickly execute and deliver on time and on budget.
Hyundai Translead
Fujifilm Holdings, USA
Even one year after the project, and over one million dollars in savi...Read More
Fujifilm Holdings, USA
Even one year after the project, and over one million dollars in savings, I still receive kudos from upper management. CPC makes me look good.
Director of Transportation
Hautelook
CPC Consultants became a trusted partner supporting us at every stage...Read More
Hautelook
CPC Consultants became a trusted partner supporting us at every stage of our growth. Their solutions reduced costs by over 20% while improving transit times and increasing throughput by 10X. CPC was instrumental providing strategic direction that enabled us to maintain a competitive advantage from launch till our recent acquisition by Nordstrom.
Vice President of Finance
Toyota Motor Sales
After we implemented the CPC's solution, in addition to the promised ...Read More
Toyota Motor Sales
After we implemented the CPC's solution, in addition to the promised savings, we streamlined auditing and removed 2 post auditors.
National Manager
From Freight Data to Measured Results
CPC turns your transportation data into an actionable savings plan. Our process moves from baseline analysis and market benchmarking through implementation and ongoing performance measurement.
Baseline: collect representative shipment, invoice and agreement data.
Benchmark: compare pricing, modes, carriers and terms with market and peer context.
Design: build the improved pricing, carrier, routing and operating strategy.
Implement: put agreements, routing rules, workflows and accountability in place.
Measure: track realized savings, service and compliance against the baseline.
Starting with CPC is Simple
For over 25 years, CPC has helped shippers — from mid-sized companies to global enterprises — save money on freight. Our clients have saved hundreds of millions of dollars combined. Getting started costs nothing. Start with a free program evaluation. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
Submit Data
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Why CPC Works From the Shipper’s Side
Carrier independence changes the quality of the recommendation. CPC can evaluate pricing, contracts, modes and providers against the shipper’s requirements instead of a carrier sales objective.
| Role | Primary commercial position | Typical decision lens |
|---|---|---|
| CPC Consultants | Independent shipper-side consultant | Shipper economics, service requirements, market comparison, implementation and measurement |
| Carrier | Transportation capacity provider | Sell and operate the carrier’s transportation service |
| Freight broker / 3PL | Intermediary or outsourced logistics provider | Arrange or manage transportation using its provider network and commercial model |
| Software platform | Technology provider | Enable workflows, visibility, rating, tendering or analytics through software |
How CPC Delivers Savings for Shippers
CPC’s freight savings process was featured on "Inside the Blueprint". The program shows how our consultants help shippers control transportation costs and implement measurable improvements.
Freight Decisions Need Independent Market Context
Public transportation data can help shippers understand the environment around their own program. CPC analyzes each client’s transportation program using its actual operating data. Independent government resources provide additional context about freight markets, carrier safety and ocean transportation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping Consultants
▸What does a shipping consultant do?
▸How is CPC different from a freight broker or carrier?
▸Can CPC help reduce freight costs without changing carriers?
▸What information is needed for a no-cost evaluation?
▸Does CPC only work on freight rates?
▸Which freight modes can CPC evaluate?
▸Does CPC implement recommendations?
▸How does CPC measure freight savings?
Our promise is simple:
We deliver savings or you pay nothing.
Ship Smarter. Control Cost. Measure the Result.
Give CPC a representative view of your transportation program. The first step is identifying where cost, complexity or service risk can be improved—and whether the opportunity is worth pursuing.
