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Case Study
Filters Fast Saves $1 Million+ with TransImpact
Uncovering Hidden Costs and Driving Smarter Decisions
Filters Fast partnered with TransImpact to optimize parcel spend, reduce freight costs, and gain real-time visibility into shipping expenses, saving over $1 million in just weeks. With Parcel Margin Analysis, they eliminated inefficiencies, identified hidden cost leaks, and strategically managed rate fluctuations to ensure long-term cost control and operational efficiency. With TransImpact’s support, Filters Fast streamlined decision-making, gained control over rate fluctuations, and established a long-term approach to cost containment and operational efficiency.
Job Title: Chief Operating Officer
Industry: Filtration E-Commerce & Distribution
Headquarters: Monroe, North Carolina
Products Used: Parcel Margin Analysis
The Challenge
Capturing Profit Margin
As a leading e-commerce retailer in the filtration industry, Filters Fast delivers air and water filtration products straight to customers' doors every day. With a high volume of small parcel shipments, tracking and controlling costs became increasingly difficult. The company struggled with unexpected rate increases, hidden fees, and inefficient contract negotiations that took months to finalize.
Despite already working with another service provider, they were unaware of the full scope of parcel savings available. Without deep analytics, costly inefficiencies and missed opportunities went unnoticed. In short order, TransImpact’s data-driven products delivered over $1 million in potential savings.
With Parcel Margin Analysis, Filters Fast gained deeper analytics to pinpoint unnecessary costs and make proactive cost-cutting decisions. With Parcel Margin Analysis, they could see the true profit margin on each product sold, considering gross margin, the total transportation expense required to service the order, and revenue capture in the order process.
The Solution
Data-Driven Insights
Filters Fast turned to TransImpact’s Parcel Margin Analysis to gain deep, real-time visibility into parcel costs and proactively address savings beyond traditional contract negotiations. Instead of solely focusing on carrier agreements, the company leveraged Parcel Margin Analysis to track service-level shifts, identify unnecessary surcharges, and adjust rate strategies in real time.
As a result, Filters Fast shifted from reactive problem-solving to a data-driven strategy that safeguards their bottom line. By leveraging these insights, Filters Fast unlocked these key capabilities:
Integrated Comprehensive Data: Parcel Margin Analysis consolidated sales orders, COGS, fees, and transportation costs into one platform for a clear view of profitability.
Customized Analysis: The product enabled segmentation by product group, SKU, customer group, charge type, or invoice—tailored to Filters Fast’s operations.
Actionable Insights: The product delivered insights that empowered Filters Fast to make informed decisions, take corrective actions, and protect profit margins.
“We have a dedicated team member who monitors the TransImpact dashboards daily, analyzing cost shifts, service-level changes, and unexpected surcharges. Thanks to Parcel Margin Analysis, we can quickly adapt, adjust our rate strategies, and ensure our freight costs align with our budget every month." - Heather Quinn, CEO, Filters Fast
The Results
Continuous Cost Optimization
With Parcel Margin Analysis, Filters Fast prevented incremental shipping cost increases that, left unchecked, would have significantly impacted profitability. Instead of reacting to carrier rate hikes and service changes after the fact, they gained the ability to track and manage costs dynamically.
Leveraging a monthly reporting structure allowed leadership to stay informed on spend trends, service-level shifts, and new savings opportunities.
With TransImpact, Filters Fast gained full control over their shipping expenses and positioned themselves for long-term stability. Instead of chasing last-minute savings or overpaying due to unforeseen rate changes, they now have a structured, data-driven strategy to keep costs low and efficiency high.
Ongoing Partnership and Forward-Thinking Strategy
Filters Fast continues to rely on TransImpact not just as a vendor—but as a true strategic partner providing expert guidance tailored to their needs.
By working closely with TransImpact, Filters Fast continues to refine their parcel spend management approach. Annual planning meetings provide a roadmap for continuous parcel spend optimization, ensuring cost efficiency and business growth. With real-time analytics and expert guidance, Filters Fast remains ahead of industry changes and carrier fluctuations.
Key Results
- $1 million+ in savings
- Eliminated hidden surcharges
- Gained real-time visibility into parcel spend
- Smarter long-term financial decisions
- Shifted from reactive to proactive problem-solving
- Improved control over rate fluctuations
TransImpact delivers intelligent transportation and supply chain solutions that unlock measurable savings and total cost visibility for the two most expensive aspects of operations—logistics and inventory. Our platform and services empower companies to plan smarter, move faster, and make every dollar work harder through data-driven insights, AI-driven technology, and automation.
