Automobile/Truck Manufacturer
Initial situation
- Network unable to support expected growth
- Management was planning a relocation of its key distribution hub
Objective
- Improve visibility of shipment volumes and cost
- Identify and prioritize actions
Agreed actions
- Improve visibility of current and planned shipment volumes and available tariffs
- Simulate network to evaluate different scenarios
Results achieved
- 12% annual cost savings by switching from full-truck load to direct delivery
- A high risk hub relocation was avoided – where expected savings were proven to be minimal
Key data
- 17 LSPs in Europe
- Freight: € 13 million p.a.
