Mini Logistics Case Study: Equipment Manufacturer

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 industrial manufacturer of forklifts and material-handling equipment around the world.

Logistics challenges

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

• Transportation cost control and capacity management with specialized equipment
• Visibility and shipping compliance for inbound and outbound transportation
• Temporary storage capacity for overflow
• Physical inventory at alternate locations

Logistics solution and results

We provided the client with onsite dedicated transportation management services—including dock loading services that specialized in blocking and bracing for large forklifts. Other features included:

• A completely managed transportation solution
• Inbound purchase order management via a Transportation Management System (TMS)
• A flexible outbound labor model for outbound loading
• Installation of a complete inventory control and management process

We achieved 10% transportation cost savings for our client.

Our client gained complete control over their transportation network, allowing them to refocus on manufacturing growth and their core competencies.

Logistics industry differentiator

We used our transportation networks to develop a mix of specialized asset-based carriers and

experienced brokers, leading to:

• Improved service and reliability yields
• Reduced and controlled transportation costs
• Better visibility for high-value goods through the GEODIS Visibility Portal
• Enhanced financial forecasting supporting their budgetary processes