TRANSPARENT PRICING & SCOPE OF WORK
THE SAVINGS KEEPER
$19,800
Transparent Parcel will arm you with everything you need to perform your own parcel contract negotiation and keep 100% of the savings you earn
You will receive the following:
Benchmarking specific to your industry best in class
Discount targets by line item (low/mid/high)
Savings analysis summary: Where the detailed savings are found within your rate structure and shipping profile
Overspend Analysis: Address corrections, large/over size, third party billing fees, declared value & more=potential overspend
1 on 1 Debrief call with a parcel strategy expert
Negotiation flow playbook: How and when to ask for certain concessions, negotiation timing, traps to watch out for, carrier language to remove, carrier language to add, new pricing proposal flow, messaging examples when speaking with carrier representatives
* Optional Ad-Hoc advisory: as-hoc strategy, review, or executive coaching sessions. Perfect for additional follow-ups post-negotiation or strategic alignment sessions with leadership teams. $300/hour
BEST FOR: Companies ready to run their own parcel negotiation with expert-backed confidence. A one time fee with an incredibly high ROI.
THE WHITE GLOVE
20% of verified savings for 12 months
Everything in “The Savings Keeper” PLUS:
Transparent Parcel will manage the entire negotiation cycle through your team
All communication, messaging, data analysis, and proposal evaluation handled for you: Just press send
Monthly realized savings validation report
Rate Audit
No Upfront Cost—you only pay when you save
Option to transition to a fixed-rate model after 12 months
BEST FOR: Companies seeking a zero-risk, fully managed partnership built on aligned incentives
SAVINGS
&
FEE COMPARISON
Transparent Parcel
VS Traditional Firm
Transparent Parcel: The Savings Keeper
Client Profile: $1,000,000 annual parcel spend
Savings Identified: 17% ($170,000 per year)
Transparent Parcel One-Time Fee: $19,800
Net Gain (Year 1): $150,200 — and you keep 100% of future savings.
Traditional Consulting Firm
Client Profile: $1,000,000 annual parcel spend
Savings Identified: 17% ($170,000 per year)
Typical Fee: 36% gain-share for 24–36 months
Annual Fee: $61,200
Net Gain (Year 1): $108,800 — and you’ll keep paying every year under the contract.
Lack of Transparency Tip:
Most gain-share firms earn more each year as carrier rates rise — even if your true savings shrink.
Transparent Parcel
VS
Traditional Firm
Transparent Parcel: The White Glove
Client Profile: $4,000,000 annual parcel spend
Savings Identified: 18% ($720,000 per year)
Transparent Parcel Fee: 20% gain-share for 12 months ($144,000 total)
Net Gain (Year 1): $576,000
A high-touch partnership where we manage every aspect of your carrier negotiation — from strategy and messaging to final agreement validation. One year, one transparent fee, full ownership of results.
Traditional Consulting Firm
Client Profile: $4,000,000 annual parcel spend
Savings Identified: 18% ($720,000 per year)
Typical Fee: 30%-40% gain-share for 24–36 months
Net Gain (Year 1): $504,000, and even less in years two and three.
Transparency Tip:
• Diminishing returns in later years
• Consultant invoices grow as carrier rates rise
• No added value after the first renewal cycle
• Long-term contract lock-in
• Payment fatigue and buyer’s remorse