Expense Audit & Savings Implementation

Ideal for

Leaders who suspect they’re bleeding money but can’t see where.

Importers and distributors spending $5M–$200M+ on logistics who want verified cost recovery, not another software promise.

‍Perfect for CFOs and COOs ready to turn complexity and waste into working capital within 60 days.

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ROI Metrics

Avg. client results:
💰 5–9× ROI
💵 $300K–$800K unlocked per $10M in spend
⏱️ 20–40 hours saved / month
📉 Up to 15% total landed cost reduction
⚙️ Process controls implemented within 60 days

Recover hidden spend. Rebuild control. Reclaim margin.

Most importers lose between 4–9% of logistics spend every year — not from strategy, but from complexity.
Carrier contracts, 3PL markups, misapplied accessorials, and poor data discipline silently drain margin while leaders focus on growth.

Pendel’s Expense Audit & Savings Implementation identifies and eliminates that waste — then locks in the savings with process controls that actually stick.
We don’t just find overcharges; we build the systems and accountability to prevent them from returning.

Our audits span freight, drayage, warehousing, parcel, and brokerage operations, combining industry benchmarks with AI-enabled invoice and rate-file analysis. Every dollar uncovered is verified, documented, and tied to a sustainable process improvement so the gain becomes recurring.

When we hand you the savings plan, it’s already working — and your team knows exactly how to sustain it.

Common savings sources:

• Misaligned rate structures & outdated tariffs
• Duplicate or misbilled freight invoices
• Unused carrier or forwarder credits
• Inefficient routing, detention, and demurrage control gaps
• Missing cost visibility between landed cost components

Methodology

1. Diagnostic Audit
We analyze 12 months of logistics spend across all carriers, forwarders, and 3PLs. Using data normalization and variance analysis, we quantify total leakage and rank opportunities by financial impact.

2. Root-Cause Mapping
Every savings opportunity is tied to its process origin: pricing structure, data gap, or operational control failure. This creates a playbook of immediate and structural fixes.

3. Savings Implementation
Our consultants renegotiate, re-rate, or re-route where needed. We integrate these corrections directly into your existing systems and workflows so savings begin within the first 45 days.

4. Process Control Integration
We install automated checks, dashboards, and ownership workflows that maintain cost discipline long after the audit concludes.

5. Continuous Validation
We monitor performance for 90 days post-implementation to ensure cost recovery is realized and sustained.

Typical Engagement Scope

Duration: 4–6 weeks
Format: Hybrid (on-site and/or remote)
Deliverables:

• Comprehensive spend analysis across freight, 3PL, parcel, and operations
• Verified savings report with quantified ROI
• Implementation roadmap with process control design
• Final validation and 90-day performance review

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