Freight Management

Supply Chain Management has made reducing shipping costs a priority for 2009. Over the next few months, we will be providing resources to assist suppliers in identifying cost-effective shipping/freight solutions. In the meantime, we are asking Mayo Clinic staff to consider cost-effective options when making shipping decisions:

• Plan ahead when requesting outbound shipments. Use ground modes as opposed to air (priority).
• 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.

See the attached letter (PDF) for more information regarding our freight management program.

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