Reduce Shipping Cost

Transportation Intelligence Is Our Business

AFMS was founded in 1992 on the premise that knowledge of the industry is the most valuable aspect of developing best in class transportation programs. This knowledge includes deep understanding of service and pricing trends on an immediate basis. AFMS has more industry knowledge and information available than any other source. Our consultants are comprised of former Vice Presidents of Sales, Pricing, District and Regional Managers from Fed Ex, UPS, DHL, USPS, LTL Trucking and Freight Forwarders. Never before has this much knowledge and management experience been brought together to help companies reduce their shipping cost. Our overall life cycle approach allows you to optimize the cost and service aspects of your transportation program on a continuous basis.

The strong partnership that we establish with our clients further allows us to continue adding value on a strategic supply chain decisions and international considerations. With AFMS we start with the premise that knowledge is power, and then deliver that power into the hands of our clients through both economic and operational gains.

Who is AMFS?

AFMS Logistics Management Group, a recognized leader in small package contract negotiations has developed web-based transportation management tools specializing in small package shipment visibility, contract compliance and management reporting. Many organizations provide tools for heavy freight management but AFMS is the leader in filling this niche for small parcel shippers.

AFMS draws its insight, knowledge and information from a staff comprised of former vice presidents and senior sales and pricing managers from FedEx, UPS, DHL, the USPS and other major carriers of the industry.

With over 400 years of collective carrier management experience, AFMS has the knowledge and expertise to help companies reduce logistics costs and bring profits to the bottom line.

Strategic Pricing with AFMS

The first step in understanding pricing is to understand the carriers' cost structures. At AFMS, our pricing analysts have worked extensively with cost models and pricing systems with the major carriers. We utilize our wide breadth of knowledge as well as our distinct insight into the pricing side of the industry to ensure that our clients maximize their contracts.

Carrier pricing can be a very complicated process. Fortunately, AFMS is well versed in the carriers' methods and has developed an approach that focuses on package characteristics and the twenty essential pricing points. In order to achieve the highest discount levels it is imperative to demonstrate to the carrier why you deserve such a rate. Whether you are negotiating for the first time or your company has a sophisticated logistics team negotiating contracts, AFMS has the know-how and insight into the complex and innovative pricing programs that will yield benefits to every company.