Lara GuevaraSupply Chain expert (Product and Service)

Most Brands Overpay Quietly

19 May 2026 · 1 min

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Lara Guevara breaks down how to audit your 3PL provider in 60 seconds using seven fee categories with benchmark ranges. One brand recovered $24,000 just by renegotiating rates with the same provider. Most brands haven't adjusted shipping strategies despite ongoing Red Sea disruptions.

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Pick 3 is done. 3PL audit in 60 seconds. 7 fee categories: pick, pack, storage, receiving, handling, returns, account management. Benchmarks: pick 0.2 to 0.5, pack 1.5 to 3, storage 15 to 35. 5 questions: what does it cover? How do I compare? What triggers extras? What reduces it? When is the next review? Case study: one $24,000 case recovered. Same 3PL, just updated rates. Weekend audit: pull invoices, categorize, benchmark, flag, and calculate. Your 3PL is not your enemy, but they are not also going to call you and say that you are overpaying. You have to ask. Next week, freight rates: the Red Sea is still reshaping your shipping costs, and most brands have not adjusted yet.