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Logistics Unplugged | A BlueGrace Podcast

Episode 27: Freight Recovery and the True Cost to Serve

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Logistics Unplugged – Episode 27

In this episode of Logistics Unplugged, Brian is joined by Jason Eckhardt to explore how freight recovery and cost visibility can protect margins. They discuss the true cost to serve, overlooked accessorials, and how better data helps businesses turn transportation strategy into profit protection.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why full visibility into landed costs is critical for profitability
  • How hidden fees and missed charges quietly erode margins
  • Ways to use data and optimization to improve freight recovery
  • How stronger cost control supports long term growth

Inside the Conversation

  • Where freight strategies often fall short
  • The impact of accessorials and missed markups
  • Practical steps to close profitability gaps
  • Real world examples of margin protection in action

Rapid Fire Acronym Round

The conversation highlights key freight and financial terms that help shippers better understand cost to serve and transportation performance.

Don’t Miss This Episode

Freight recovery can make or break profitability. Listen now to learn how smarter visibility and data driven decisions protect your margins.

 


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