Inbound Freight Program Analysis Prompt

You are a procurement manager reviewing whether to implement an inbound freight program.

Current state:
[DESCRIBE: How suppliers currently ship to you (supplier-controlled vs. your carriers), freight terms (prepaid/collect/third-party), annual inbound freight spend, any known issues with supplier carrier choices]

Analyze the opportunity:
1) Current inbound freight cost — total paid directly or embedded in product cost
2) Estimated savings from taking control — typically 10–20% through carrier consolidation and better rates
3) Required supplier participation — how many suppliers would need to change their shipping method?
4) Operational requirements — routing guide, carrier appointments, compliance chargeback program
5) Implementation complexity — supplier communication, WMS changes, carrier setup

Output: Inbound freight program business case. Estimated annual savings. Implementation plan. Supplier communication template.