Freight Management

Supply Chain Management continues to make reductions to shipping costs a priority. Suppliers are asked to use our inbound shipping program when shipping supplies to Mayo Clinic sites. Resources are available to assist suppliers in making the transition from "prepay and add" to "bill third party" for shipping expenses. Please see the attached letter (PDF) for more information regarding our freight management program.

Mayo Clinic staff are advised to consider cost-effective options when making shipping decisions:

• Plan ahead when requesting outbound shipments via FedEx and Desktop Shipping. Use ground modes as opposed to air (priority).
• Encourage suppliers to use our inbound shipping program.
• Plan ahead when requisitioning supplies. Rush orders are usually very costly.
• Include complete information when shipping, including accurate addressing and accounting information. Most carriers charge extra fees to resolve issues caused by missing information.

If you have questions or would like additional information on Mayo's freight management program, please call 507-266-5551 or email scmfreightmgmt@mayo.edu.