Managing logistics for bulk purchases doesn't have to erode your profit margins. With a strategic approach to pricing and consolidation, you can significantly reduce your overall delivery expenses. Here's how LitBuy can help.
The Weight-Based Pricing Challenge
Freight carriers often use weight-based pricing tiers, where costs per unit decrease as total weight increases. However, without careful tracking, it's easy to miss these thresholds and pay more than necessary. A small oversight in order consolidation can lead to a disproportionately large freight bill.
Manually calculating these costs for multiple items and suppliers is complex and time-consuming.
Strategy 1: Master Your Data with a Tracking Spreadsheet
Knowledge is power, and power saves money. Take control by creating a dedicated freight cost spreadsheet.
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This single document becomes your dashboard for making informed shipping decisions.
Strategy 2: Embrace Consolidated Shipping
Instead of having multiple suppliers ship items separately—each incurring a base charge and higher per-kg rates—consolidate them into a single, larger shipment.
How LitBuy Facilitates Consolidation:
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The result? You pay one base fee instead of many, and a significantly lower per-unit cost for transit.
Putting It All Together: A Practical Example
Imagine ordering 500 units of Product A (1 kg each) and 300 units of Product B (0.5 kg each) from two different cities.
| Shipping Method | Total Weight | Estimated Cost | Key Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Separate Shipments | 500kg + 150kg | $1,200 + $550 = $1,750 | Both shipments in middle pricing tiers. |
| Consolidated via LitBuy | 650kg (combined) | $1,150 | Single shipment reaches the highest, cheapest weight tier. |
By using consolidation and tracking the weight in your spreadsheet, you achieve a clear saving of $600.
Start Saving on Your Next Large Order
Lowering freight costs is a systematic process. Begin by building your freight tracking model today to identify cost thresholds. Then, partner with LitBuy's shipping consolidation service to transform those insights into direct savings.
Contact the LitBuy team to learn how we can seamlessly integrate with your supply chain and turn large order logistics into a competitive advantage.