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    CASE STUDY

    Keeping Cool Under Pressure with Rapid Implementation

    MARKET: AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET, PERFORMANCE COOLING PRODUCTS

    Mishimoto is the world leader in performance cooling products for automotive enthusiasts. Established in 2005, the company provides cooling system upgrades for a wide variety of applications, including sport compacts, powersports, trucks, Jeeps, muscle vehicles, daily drivers, and the classics—but a sudden provider change quickly put Mishimoto at risk of disrupting client deliveries. At the recommendation of Ferguson Management Services, Mishimoto quickly engaged Redwood.

    THE CHALLENGES

    • Urgent 3PL transition and operational continuity
    • Complex requirements: set up rates, rating and execution platform, support both FTL and LTL, and implement a new TMS

    THE SOLUTION

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    Redwood raced into action, set up an Infios TMS instance, provided pricing and training, and launched the two locations in less than 2 weeks. When the dust settled on that rapid-fire implementation, Mishimoto looked to Redwood for parcel procurement optimization as well through Redwood’s carrier contract assessment and mediation service.

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    THE RESULTS

    7% LTL realized savings
    12% parcel shipping savings
    Implementation in less than two weeks

    KEY TOOLS

    LTL management
    Carrier contract assessment
    Infios TMS
    Parcel mediation

    Thanks to Redwood’s swift and reliable solutions, we were able to overcome a challenging situation with a sudden break in a provider relationship, and continue our deliveries without any disruption. Their exceptional support, including TMS implementation and LTL, and parcel management, has resulted in significant cost savings and positioned Mishimoto for success in our global market.

    —Marc Barrer, Vice President of Operations