How to Reduce Shipping Costs & Negotiate Better Rates
Автор: TechAISolution
Загружено: 2026-02-08
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In this episode of the Tech AI Solution Podcast, host Sartaj Singh sits down with Chris Waters from AFMS, a transportation consulting firm with over 30 years of experience helping clients save billions in shipping costs.
Chris, a 33-year veteran of FedEx, shares his insider knowledge on how businesses can reduce transportation expenses, negotiate better contracts, and navigate the shifting landscape of the logistics industry.
In this episode, we cover:
Chris Waters' Background: From starting at the bottom at FedEx to working in headquarters with private equity.
What AFMS Does: How they help clients save money through carrier contract negotiations and route optimization.
The "Amazon Effect": How Amazon is disrupting the industry by becoming a major carrier and how regional carriers are competing.
AI in Logistics: The role of predictive AI in forecasting volume and reducing idle workers for major carriers like FedEx.
Negotiation Secrets: Why your carrier rep can't give you a discount and how to get the savings you deserve.
Future Trends: The rise of Walmart's e-commerce presence and what the next 6-12 months look like for the industry.
About the Guest: Chris Waters is an expert at AFMS, a leading transportation consulting firm that has saved clients over $4.5 billion. With a deep background in finance and logistics, Chris helps companies of all sizes—from small shippers to brands like Starbucks and Toyota—optimize their supply chain spend.
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