Logistics

Re-Vamp: Automotive 3PL Turns Losses to Profit in 9 Months

April 24, 2012

Challenge: Our 3PL client experienced challenges handling a service parts returns operation that was added to their scope of services for a major automotive OEM. Site managers, experienced in repair and refurbishment processes but not in distribution processes, had set up the facility and operations with little advance notice. The operation was losing approximately $100K per month.

Home Improvement Company Saves $100M+ with New Multi-Channel Distribution Program

April 24, 2012

Challenge: Our Team first worked onsite with a Fortune 50 Home Improvement company. The Program team decided to convert Import (IDC) and Carton (CDC) Distribution Centers into combined Rapid and Stocking (RDC and SDC's) Distribution Centers converting 10 DC's over the course of 6 months.

Optimizing FortuneGlobal 200 Company's Inbound Network Brings Massive Supply-Chain Savings

April 24, 2012

Challenge: The client, a Fortune Global 200 company, had gone through restructuring and wanted support in identifying supply chain savings opportunities. Miebach was tasked with creating a conceptual plan that would generate savings of $25MM per year.

Industrial Supplier Superstore Keeps Next-Day Promise with Distribution Center Redesign

April 24, 2012

Challenge: Our client made a bold promise to its customers. Order any of its 600,000 products from its vast super store of industrial supplies by 8:00 pm EST, and get next day delivery. But with more than 2 million square feet of warehouse space and the highest SKU count in the industry, keeping that promise was a challenge.

Large Oilfield Services Provider Gains Supply-Chain Efficiency in Latin America

April 24, 2012

Challenge: As our client's Latin American business expanded throughout the years, focus and resources were allocated to areas vital to the development of the core business. This left the Supply Chain and Logistics areas in need of support and technical resources.

CPG Company Applies 'Lean Principles' - Trims Processes, Gains $85K

April 24, 2012

Challenge: Our client, a consumer packaged goods company, had struggled to incorporate a holistic view of its manufacturing and distribution capabilities. In 2009, the client partnered with LeanCor to help it start applying lean principles in efforts to make product when and where needed.

Auto Manufacturer Regains Control of After-Market Parts in Asia

April 24, 2012

Challenge: Auto Manufacturer loses track of high-value Asia-made after-market parts going to dealers, despite routing through consolidators.

TMS Solution Provides 16% Up-Front Transportation Savings with Business Intelligence

April 24, 2012

Challenge: Having just landed a large account of their own, our client needed to address several transportation pain points in preparation of their anticipated increase in business. Our team of logistics experts was brought in to help address these issues.

US-Based Transportation & Distribution Plan Helps Canadian Company Thrive

April 24, 2012

Challenge: We worked with a Canadian client that wanted to sub-contract their US distribution operations to reduce operating costs but more importantly to allow them to focus on the core business as a manufacturer.

Big-Name Brewery Masters Complexities of the Beer Market in India

April 24, 2012

Challenge: The beer market in India is highly regulated in the form of multiple taxes and duties while transporting beer across provinces. One of the largest breweries in the world, was skeptical that any kind of network design or route planning would be beneficial. Many top tier consulting firms failed to prove so.

Logistics

The latest news, analysis, services and systems regarding logistics and freight and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are transporting and delivering perishables and manufactured goods in a more timely and efficient manner than ever before through logistics solutions. New technologies that provide information during local and global shipments are transforming the way companies do business - and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As transportation and distribution services continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies are using logistics and cargo solutions to power their supply chains.