Spend intelligence
Invoice processing produces detailed commercial data. TriangleAudit carries that detail into analysis so finance, logistics, and procurement can investigate costs rather than work only from totals.
Illustrative workflow using fictional data
Northline Freight · Toronto to Montréal · September 2026
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Question 01
The rate agreement establishes the expected base charge and the condition for waiting time.
Source record
Rate agreement RT-2026-14
Per completed shipment
After 60 free minutes
Effective for shipments from 1 September 2026.
View 1 of 4: What was agreed?
Illustrative workflow using fictional data
Total Spend
CAD 1,248,500
↓ 8% vs. prior period
Potential Savings
CAD 87,300
7.0% of spend
Exceptions
428
↑ 12% vs. prior period
Supplier Performance
76%
On-time, accurate invoicing
| Charge Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Transportation | 48% |
| Accessorials | 22% |
| Duties & Taxes | 14% |
| Fuel Surcharge | 10% |
| Other | 6% |
| Total (rounded) | CAD 1.25M |
| Month | Invoiced | Expected | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 150K | 180K | -30K |
| Feb | 170K | 160K | +10K |
| Mar | 250K | 200K | +50K |
| Apr | 120K | 140K | -20K |
| May | 180K | 220K | -40K |
| Jun | 200K | 240K | -40K |
| # | Charge Type | Amount | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waiting-Time | CAD 24,800 | ↑ |
| 2 | Address Correction | CAD 18,200 | ↑ |
| 3 | Fuel Surcharge | CAD 16,500 | ↑ |
| 4 | Residential Delivery | CAD 12,300 | → |
| 5 | Remote Area | CAD 9,700 | ↑ |
| Supplier | Invoice Accuracy | On-Time Invoicing |
|---|---|---|
| FedEx | 92% | 88% |
| UPS | 85% | 82% |
| DHL | 78% | 70% |
| Others | 68% | 60% |
Independent sample views; periods and scopes are illustrative. Carrier metrics are fictional and imply no partnership. Potential savings are not confirmed recoveries.
Actionable insights & analytics
Transform invoice, shipment, and contract data into actionable insights. Identify cost drivers, recurring exceptions, supplier performance issues, and savings opportunities. Keep confirmed outcomes distinct from unresolved review items.
Explore spend intelligenceSee a detailed breakdown of rates, surcharges, duties, taxes, and other fees by carrier, lane, service, and location.
| Month | Base Rate | Surcharges | Duties & Taxes | Other Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 250K | 30K | 10K | 20K |
| Feb | 260K | 25K | 12K | 23K |
| Mar | 240K | 35K | 8K | 27K |
| Apr | 270K | 20K | 15K | 25K |
| May | 255K | 28K | 11K | 26K |
| Jun | 265K | 22K | 13K | 24K |
Compare invoiced costs against contracted rates, purchase orders, historical spend, and market benchmarks to identify variances and opportunities.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Invoiced | CAD 2,480 |
| Agreed (Contract) | CAD 2,300 |
| Market Benchmark | CAD 2,150 |
| Variance | +7.8% |
Link charges to shipment details, service level, weight, dimensions, origin/destination, and delivery performance.
| Service Level | Shipments | Total Cost | Cost/Shipment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 1,240 | CAD 487,600 | CAD 393 |
| Deferred | 860 | CAD 212,300 | CAD 247 |
| International | 620 | CAD 348,900 | CAD 563 |
Use data-driven insights to discuss recurring exceptions, service issues, and contract adjustments with your suppliers.
| Carrier | Opportunity scenario |
|---|---|
| UPS | 18% |
| FedEx | 12% |
| DHL | 9% |
| Other | 6% |
| Cost Opportunity | ↓ -12% |
Illustrative workflow using fictional data. Market benchmarks, carrier comparisons, and opportunity percentages are supplied illustrative scenarios, not verified market data or actual carrier performance. Keep potential savings separate from confirmed outcomes.
Import duties and taxes paid invoice audit
Customs broker invoices and supporting entries are itemized, then compared with the optimized duties classification and the duty and tax rates that apply. The audit confirms that the right HS code is assigned for the duties and taxes rating, that the appropriate duties and taxes treatment is applied, and that every customs exception is resolved before payment.
Customs entry audit example
Entry ENT-88214-C
Duties & taxes invoiced
CAD 6,586
Expected under optimized treatment
CAD 2,785
Difference
+ CAD 3,801
| Check | Invoiced | Optimized | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| HS code | 8471.30.00 | 8471.30.00 | Aligned |
| Duty rate | 6.5% | 0.0% preferential | Correction |
| Trade agreement | Not claimed | Eligible | Correction |
| Origin documentation | Not attached | On file | Review |
| Customs value | CAD 55,700 | CAD 55,700 | Aligned |
| Tax rate (GST) | 5.0% | 5.0% | Aligned |
| Broker charges | CAD 480 | CAD 480 | Aligned |
Preferential rate not claimed
Eligibility identified on this entry. Duty was assessed at 6.5% where a 0.0% preferential rate was available.
Illustrative workflow using fictional data. Classification, rate, and origin values are supplied samples, not a customs ruling, classification decision, or tax advice.
Duties and taxes paid are audited after payment as well as before, so entries that were cleared without a post-audit can still be reviewed for correction or recovery.
The same charge-level data supports classification, correction, and recovery reporting across entries, suppliers, and product lines.
Product lines matching the optimized HS classification
96.5%
10,982 of 11,381 lines reviewed
| Month | Lines | Matched | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1,842 | 1,771 | 96.1% |
| Feb | 1,910 | 1,842 | 96.4% |
| Mar | 1,765 | 1,690 | 95.8% |
| Apr | 2,004 | 1,940 | 96.8% |
| May | 1,888 | 1,826 | 96.7% |
| Jun | 1,972 | 1,913 | 97.0% |
Entries requiring a classification or treatment correction
3.8%
121 of 3,184 entries audited
| Correction cause | Entries | Share |
|---|---|---|
| HS code reassigned | 46 | 38% |
| Preferential rate not claimed | 33 | 27% |
| Origin documentation | 21 | 17% |
| Valuation basis | 12 | 10% |
| Other | 9 | 8% |
Differences identified across audited entries
CAD 148,600
Shown by review stage, not as one savings figure
| Stage | Amount |
|---|---|
| Identified | CAD 148,600 |
| Under broker or supplier review | CAD 62,400 |
| Confirmed credits | CAD 41,900 |
| Recovered | CAD 24,300 |
| Exception | Amount | Compared with optimized classification and rates |
|---|---|---|
| Preferential rate not claimed | CAD 61,200 | Eligibility confirmed on 33 entries |
| Duty rate mismatch | CAD 38,700 | Rate differs from the optimized classification |
| Misclassified product line | CAD 29,400 | HS code reassigned after review |
| Duplicate duty charge | CAD 12,100 | Same entry billed twice |
| Broker disbursement error | CAD 7,200 | Not supported by the customs entry |
| Total identified | CAD 148,600 | Review items, not confirmed recoveries |
Illustrative workflow using fictional data. Entry numbers, HS codes, rates, and amounts are fictional and internally illustrative. Identified differences are not confirmed recoveries, credits, or savings, and nothing on this page is customs, classification, or tax advice.
See how base transportation, fuel, duties, and additional freight service charges contribute to total spend.
Compare billed charges with available contracts, rate tables, discounts, and purchasing terms.
Where planned or budget information is available, examine the difference between expected and actual costs.
Look for recurring discrepancies, document gaps, and charge patterns that deserve further discussion.
A flagged difference is not automatically a saving. Reporting should distinguish identified differences, resolved corrections, avoided costs, credits, and other confirmed outcomes.
Tell us where your team spends time checking charges, chasing documents, or resolving discrepancies.
