As a BirdDog customer, you have secure and instant access to our
interactive online information management portal.

Information Management

Freight Dashboard™

Our Interactive Data Portal

With increased visibility into your shipping operations, BirdDog’s online information portal allows you to fully understand the shipping charges that you are incurring across all carriers.

This online portal also makes it easier for you to identify opportunities that will increase operational efficiency and further reduce costs.

The various shipping analysis functions include:

Volume and Spend Analysis

Using the Volume and Spend Analysis function, you gain immediate insight into every shipment you make. In addition, you can view your shipping costs by carrier to see how much you’ve saved by partnering with BirdDog.

You’ll get immediate insight into key metrics such as:

  • Volume
  • Shipping exceptions
  • Package characteristics
  • Shipping charges
  • Year-to-date savings trends
  • Average cost per package or shipment

Package Weight Analysis

Controlling the weights and dimensions of your shipments is an important aspect of managing shipping costs. This detailed Weight Analysis provides insight into various data points of package weight, so you can make strategic cost-saving decisions. For instance, by knowing all the weight adjustments that are being applied by your carriers, you can make key changes within your operations to avoid overcharges in the future.

Charge Type Analysis

Approximately 10% to 20% of your parcel invoices are made up of accessorial charges. Across the three main carriers, there are currently over 800 different charges – breaking down your invoices by charge type is a daunting challenge. The BirdDog Portal breaks down every single accessorial charge along with the freight, fuel, and other charge types, allowing you to keep a close eye on your freight spend.

Knowledge Is Power

In addition to dynamic cost and shipping views, BirdDog’s online information portal provides readily available reports on key metrics, as well as the ability to create your own customized reports. These reports provide an in-depth analysis of your shipping activities through the use of tables and easy-to understand charts.