GEODIS Truck

05/26/2024

Mini Logistics Case Study: Cleaning Products Manufacturer

We achieved 10% cost savings for our client through introducing a TMS solution, installing new carrier networks, and simplifying the RFP process.

Our mini case studies provide a quick snapshot of how we've helped clients optimize and manage their supply chain and logistics services.

 

Our logistics client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of cleaning products. They specialize in maintenance and cleaning solutions for industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and retail customers across North America and Europe.

 

Logistics challenges

Our client had several logistics issues that they needed to solve:

 

  • A poor order to cash transportation processes
  • Insufficient data to make accurate business decisions
  • High shipping costs from a lack of optimization
  • A limited carrier network causing capacity constraints

 

Logistics solution and results

The GEODIS team designed and installed a best-in-class Transportation Management System (TMS) integration solution managed by a 24x7 centralized control tower.

 

  • Our integrated TMS solution decreased order-to-cash lead time
  • We installed a regional carrier solution including a critical Canadian network
  • We simplified and managed the truckload RFP process

 

We achieved 10% transportation cost savings for our client.

 

Our client greatly improved their order-to-cash cycle, increased capacity across divisions and countries, and decreased overall freight spend.

 

Logistics industry differentiator

With our TM control towers and standardized business practices and data, we enabled our client to ensure smooth and efficient integration during the acquisition of a new division.

How GEODIS can help

Take advantage of our integrated TMS solutions for complete control and visibility over your shipments.