Case Studies

Our team worked with multiple clients in diverse industries and recognized the need to enhance efficiencies and reduce transportation costs by managing both less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) shipments. Our team decided to submit a request for proposal (RFP) to incumbent suppliers and new suppliers to optimize client operations. By conducting an internal assessment and analyzing historical data, delivery routes, and operational bottlenecks, we identified the critical areas for improvement in cost-effectiveness and route optimization. We launched the RFP with detailed shipping data, outlining specific requirements, expectations, and evaluation criteria. Additionally, we focused on cost savings, emphasizing the need for competitive pricing, route optimization for faster transit times, reduced fuel consumption, and efficient route planning while having the ability to adapt to changing client needs. Engaging with existing and new suppliers to participate in the RFP encouraged competitiveness and fresh perspectives, leading to a cost savings of 15-30% for our clients, all while forming new strong partnerships with new suppliers. 

Exploring how a simple category refresh can revamp a company’s "stagnant" supplier base and spending.

While going through mergers and acquisitions (M&A), our client was overwhelmed with corporate changes and looking for opportunities to save. Our team identified the packaging category as an opportunity to improve efficiencies and reduce operational costs.  

We started by performing a cost-savings analysis, also known as a cost-benefit analysis, establishing a comprehensive sourcing process and structure, and mixing the supplier base with new providers. We were able to consolidate, standardize, and "right-sized" the number of stock-keeping units (SKUs), bringing overall efficiencies to the inventory control, maximizing the warehouse space utilization, and disposing of obsolete and/or excess inventory.  

This initiative resulted in a significant reduction of our client's annual spending by 30% through a sustainable and reliable solution.

The client, a group of leading health and beauty brands, was in a transitional phase and required a complete rebranding and reset of their marketing service providers. Therefore, our team evaluated the client’s historical spending and suppliers—based on the value and contribution to revenue—and executed a strategic replacement of key relationships. Brand hallmarks and marketing strategy were also evaluated, leading to the implementation of new creative, new brand hallmarks, and new execution, resulting in streamlined costs and more effective use of “Working Dollars.” 

Our team worked with a client facing dual challenges of enhancing inefficiencies and ensuring US Customs Trade compliance in their import and export operations. Therefore, we initiated a comprehensive gap assessment across the client’s import and export processes to systematically evaluate any disparities between their current practices and compliance standards and identify the gaps related to documentation, risk management, and regulatory alignment. Our team was able to identify the client’s inefficiencies, build their US Customs Trade compliance infrastructure, and implement import and export controls by working with various departments, customs brokers, and supply chains. By addressing these gaps, our team minimized operational inefficiencies and reduced risks of fines, penalties, and shipment disruptions as the client was committed to maintaining compliance within their organization.