Challenge:

• Decentralized logistics management across 81 locations in North America
• No contracts in place with logistics providers
• Huge carrier base across North America with minimal local site management
• Large private fleet, including over 5,000 trailers
• No tools in place to make carrier selection and routing decisions

Solution:

• Built corporate transportation team to centralize management
• Put in place category management organization
• Put in place 3rd party freight bill payment partner
• Implemented client based fuel surcharge program
• Implemented electronic load tendering software
• Reduce carrier base by over 80%
• Created standardized contracts for all suppliers to use benefiting the client

Results:

• Implemented inbound freight management program that saved over $6M per year
• Implemented fuel program that saved over $2M per year
• Outsourced LTL freight management generating $800k per year
• Reduced the annual trailer lease cost by $1.6M per year
• Put in place strong team