Case Study: a major shoe and eyeglass manufacturer cuts $3.1 million in parcel spend with TransImpact

a major shoe and eyeglass manufacturer cuts parcel spend by $3.1 million with TransImpact

A major shoe and eyeglass manufacturer faced challenges controlling its small parcel shipping costs and lacked visibility into carrier contracts and fees. With $16 million in annual parcel spend, they partnered with TransImpact and its Parcel Contract Negotiation services to uncover savings and build a more strategic shipping operation.

TransImpact provided strategic guidance and hands-on advocacy, directly negotiating with carriers to secure double the initial savings concession from UPS. When UPS imposed a peak-season volume cap, TransImpact helped reroute 40% of shipments to maintain service. The vendor also resolved rebate discrepancies and delivered actionable reporting. Through this partnership, the manufacturer achieved $3.1 million in annual savings, exceeding projections and gaining stronger cost control.