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Hub Group's Innovative Program Increases Value and Service
Problem —
The customer needed a solution to its rising transportation costs at its facility. Carriers had increased their rates multiple times throughout the year while their service levels had decreased.
Solution —
Hub Group proposed to manage all of the outbound finished product from this facility with a dedicated on-site staff to handle all of the transportation needs. Through the introduction of new carriers, as well as some dedicated drivers, Hub Group was able to put together a program to hold pricing firm for the customer while improving service.
Result —
Hub Group was awarded the business—11,500 loads annually—and we are now being considered to replicate this successful solution at the customer's other facilities across the U.S.
Hub Brings Better Visibility and Service to Local Markets
Problem —
The customer, who ships highly seasonal product, was looking for alternative solutions to manage its transportation network, to increase levels of service and visibility to their customer service network.
Solution —
Hub Group proposed to manage the entire outbound product from multiple key facilities throughout the U.S. As the single source provider at these multiple facilities, we would be able to increase visibility to the customer and provide a dedicated team in local markets to service needs.
Result —
Hub Group was awarded several facilities throughout the country. We were then able to build dedicated teams on a regional basis by tapping into our existing network and allowing the local operations teams to manage the business in conjunction with the client's customer service.
Wyeth leverages LTL expertise at Unyson Logistics to cut inbound supply chain
costs by more than 10%.
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Wyeth (WYE NYSE) is a $14 billion research-based, global pharmaceutical company responsible for the discovery and development of some of today's most innovative medicines. Wyeth's products include Centrum, Advil, and Chap Stick and are sold in more than 140 countries. Wyeth's worldwide resources include more than 52,000 employees, manufacturing facilities on five continents and development platforms encompassing pharmaceuticals, vaccines and biotechnology.
BUSINESS CHALLENGE
Large organizations often reach a ceiling of supply chain complexity. It is common to see too many individuals, inside and outside the organization, controlling truckload, less than truckload and air expedited shipments. Often times, resulting in too many carriers, too little visibility and very little control of cost. Wyeth's executives were focused on the challenge and desired improvements in the following areas:
‹‹ Inventory Controls
‹‹ Receiving Schedules & Load
Leveling
‹‹ Optimization & Consolidation
of Inbound Shipments
‹‹ Management Reporting
Capabilities Specific to Inbound
Supply Chain
‹‹ Cost Savings & Service
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UNYSON SOLUTION
After receiving the Wyeth award Unyson quickly mobilized. Within 60 days Unyson and Wyeth established an electronic link for purchase order optimization. Unyson built a client specific Call Center staffed with seasoned logistics professionals 24x7x365. Utilizing software from i2 Technologies, Unyson now manages Wyeth's entire inbound (prepaid and collect) supply chain for truckload and LTL shipments from supplier origins across North America. This unique approach has reduced inventory, deliveries and carriers while improving communication, service and reporting capabilities. Wyeth nets over 10% savings. |
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