A parcel audit is the process of reviewing small-package shipping invoices to verify that carriers charged the correct rates, delivery times, and surcharges. It’s designed to detect billing errors, late deliveries, and duplicate charges across parcel carriers like UPS, FedEx, and USPS.
Parcel audits are often performed weekly or monthly — but most teams rely on manual spreadsheets or third-party audit services. Without automation, catching granular errors across thousands of shipments becomes difficult and expensive.
How to Perform a Parcel Audit
- Gather carrier invoices and shipment manifests.
- Verify delivery times against guaranteed service levels.
- Check rates and surcharges against your carrier contracts.
- Flag duplicate or misapplied fees.
- Summarize results to recover overpayments and improve future rate negotiations.
A well-run parcel audit provides transparency into costs, service levels, and carrier reliability.
How It’s Done With Parabola
Parabola lets logistics teams automate parcel auditing workflows end-to-end.
You can pull invoice data directly from carriers, compare actual costs against rate cards, and identify discrepancies instantly.
Using “Filter Rows” and “Join” steps, teams can flag late deliveries, incorrect surcharges, and billing anomalies without manual review.
Reports can update automatically, keeping your audit process continuous and accurate.
Automate Parcel Invoice Auditing With Parabola