CASE STUDY

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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