Logistics Case Study: Lead Times for Manufacturer

Our supply chain case studies show how we use our logistics expertise to improve business outcomes for our clients. 

Facts about our manufacturing client

• Global engineering company based in Europe
• Manufactures equipment for the mining and infrastructure industries
• Strong presence in the U.S. and has customers in 150 countries around the world
• Supports moves to more sustainable manufacturing and distribution

Background with our manufacturing client

Our client needed someone who they could strategically partner with to support their mission to “drive the productivity and sustainability transformation in their industry.” GEODIS originally began our partnership with this client's parent company in the 1970s, so we already had strong relationships, familiarity with the company, knowledge of the industry, and a track record of success.

Challenges for our manufacturing client

Our client needed help supporting their air freight volumes between the U.S. and Europe, and their air and ocean freight between the U.S. and Australia. Consistently delivering on time was essential as late shipments and downtime in the mining industry can cost thousands of dollars. Part of maintaining a reliable delivery schedule is predicting and stabilizing lead times.

Our client also needed comprehensive customs and trade services to maximize compliance when importing and exporting products. Once these large and complex industrial products arrived in the country, they required delivery to remote locations, all while maintaining quality and delivery speed.

Finally, our client needed support for their long‑term sustainability goals: to halve CO2 emissions from air and ocean transport. Above all else, the business needed a dependable, proactive, and collaborative logistics provider.