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    Redwood Fuels Cost and Service Improvements for a Power Generation Leader

    MARKET: POWER GENERATION 

    This global leader in innovative power grid solutions provides a full range of components—from switches and sensors to system protection equipment—to diverse customers. The company’s logistics function must rapidly and cost-effectively deliver critical parts for power generation systems.

    THE CHALLENGES

    • Short lead times for procuring freight capacity
    • Lack of technology and accessible data
    • Limited resources, including dock space
    • Reliance on manual processes

    THE SOLUTION

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    This leading supplier’s physical constraints, manual processes, and lack of real-time visibility drove high freight procurement costs. Redwood used end-to-end data to make practical improvements like stretching lead times, diversifying the carrier base, cutting procurement costs, accelerating invoices, and expanding capacity. As a modern 4PL, Redwood also aligned the logistics function with the top-level strategy. Redwood powered not only short-term improvements, but also ambitious long-term cost savings and service improvements.

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    THE RESULTS

    35.6% Parcel savings

    16.1% Truckload savings

    8.9% LTL savings

    Real-time visibility due to digitalization

    KEY TOOLS

    Parcel mediation
    MercuryGate TMS
    Strategic advisory services
    Truckload transportation
    LTL transportation
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    We were challenged to achieve both high service levels and cost control with manual procurement processes, limited physical resources, and no real-time visibility. Gartner recommended that we talk to Redwood. Because Redwood is a full-service 4PL, they had no vested interest in any one solution. Instead, Redwood provides custom-tailored support that's not only reducing costs, but also enabling long-term strategic advantages like agility, visibility, and resilience. Redwood is a trusted partner that can meet all our needs.

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