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    CASE STUDY

    Sparking Logistics Performance Improvements & Cost Savings for a Lighting Manufacturer

    MARKET: ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING PRODUCTS

    A U.S.-based manufacturer of lighting and electrical products needed help in delivering its solutions to both consumers and businesses in diverse markets worldwide. The company has established a long track record of success with its products known for elevating safety standards, increasing efficiency, enhancing productivity, and streamlining processes.

    THE CHALLENGES

    • Inability of current TMS to support growing global logistics complexity
    • Need for improved visibility and management of logistics and 3PL procurement

    THE SOLUTION

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    Redwood applied its expertise in both logistics management and advanced technology to address this customer’s growth challenges. Based on an in-depth network analysis, Redwood recommended and implemented a new transportation management platform that allows the company to understand and minimize costs, maximize service levels, and automate processes and decisions.

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    Redwood customized the system to improve truckload execution, as well as support an audit workflow that positions the company to continuously measure and improve its logistics performance. Since the customer did not want to manage its less-than-truckload (LTL) logistics procurement in-house, Redwood is providing LTL freight buying as a managed service.

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    THE RESULTS

    Improved LTL costs to 10% below market rates
    Created a platform for continuous improvement
    Increased logistics visibility and control

    KEY TOOLS

    Transportation management system
    LTL managed procurement services
    Market analysis tools and reporting