Success Stories
"Kerr-McGee benefited tremendously from the network modeling, supply chain optimization and implementation of a global logistics strategy developed by Supply Chain Consultants, resulting in over $7 million (11%) in annual savings, while achieving an On-Time In-Full (OTIF) metric of 99.6%. As a result, Kerr-McGee's logistics department outperformed their annual budget, despite rising freight rates, fueled primarily by high oil prices and tight capacity. Through our leadership, Kerr-McGee consistently beat industry average costs on ocean container, rail, truck and barge transportation for both inbound and outbound logistics."
Kerr-McGee Chemical, the world’s third-largest producer and marketer of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) pigment, holds a 12% market share, has an annual revenue of $1.4 billion and serves customers in 100 countries.Kerr-McGee produces titanium dioxide pigment grades for a wide variety of applications. TiO2 is a quality of life product used in paint and coatings, plastics, paper and hundreds of everyday consumer products. Kerr-McGee's worldwide annual pigment production capacity is 425,000 tonnes. Their primary chemical product, TiO2, represents approximately 90% of the company's net sales
Kerr-McGee Chemical, the world’s third-largest producer and marketer of Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) pigment, holds a 12% market share, has an annual revenue of $1.4 billion and serves customers in 100 countries.Kerr-McGee produces titanium dioxide pigment grades for a wide variety of applications. TiO2 is a quality of life product used in paint and coatings, plastics, paper and hundreds of everyday consumer products. Kerr-McGee's worldwide annual pigment production capacity is 425,000 tonnes. Their primary chemical product, TiO2, represents approximately 90% of the company's net sales
"By optimizing Burger King's southwest distribution network, Supply Chain Consultants was able to push on-time delivery to 99% while reducing transportation cost by over 33%. Optimization also resulted in a 25% decrease in headcount as well as a 30% reduction in transportation assets (capital equipment)."
Founded in 1954, Burger King currently boasts more than 12,200 restaurants in 73 countries with 66% in the United States. They are 90% privately owned and operated. The company has more than 38,800 employees serving approximately 11.4 million customers daily. Over the course of its history the company has used several variations of franchising to expand its operations. In North America, franchises are licensed on a per store basis, while in several international locations licenses are sold on a regional basis with franchises owning exclusive development rights for the region or country.
Founded in 1954, Burger King currently boasts more than 12,200 restaurants in 73 countries with 66% in the United States. They are 90% privately owned and operated. The company has more than 38,800 employees serving approximately 11.4 million customers daily. Over the course of its history the company has used several variations of franchising to expand its operations. In North America, franchises are licensed on a per store basis, while in several international locations licenses are sold on a regional basis with franchises owning exclusive development rights for the region or country.
"After being on-site for just 90 days, an optimized transportation plan was implemented, reducing Texas Instruments' plant to plant transportation costs by 33%, an annual savings of over $1.6 million. Headcount was reduced by 25%, and 20% of the fleet was eliminated."
Texas Instruments (TI) is a global analog and digital semiconductor IC design and manufacturing company. In addition to analog technologies, digital signal processing (DSP) and microcontroller (MCU) semiconductors, TI designs and manufactures semiconductor solutions for analog and digital embedded and application processing.
Texas Instruments (TI) is a global analog and digital semiconductor IC design and manufacturing company. In addition to analog technologies, digital signal processing (DSP) and microcontroller (MCU) semiconductors, TI designs and manufactures semiconductor solutions for analog and digital embedded and application processing.
"By suggesting the consolidation of materials purchasing and distribution, Fairchild/Dornier was able to reduce cost, manpower and order-to-delivery time by 33%. The recommendation to establish shared warehousing at key customer sites, reduced storage and inventory cost by 25% and significantly improved customer satisfaction by attaining 99.8% OTIF."
Fairchild/Dornier, the world's third-largest ($1.6 billion) manufacturer of regional jets and turboprop aircraft, for both airlines and private fleets is comprised of its two namesake predecessor companies, Fairchild Aerospace and Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH. The company has produced some of aviation's most unique and effective military aircraft. After merging, both Fairchild and Dornier the management team set their sights on the hotly contested regional airliner market.
Fairchild/Dornier, the world's third-largest ($1.6 billion) manufacturer of regional jets and turboprop aircraft, for both airlines and private fleets is comprised of its two namesake predecessor companies, Fairchild Aerospace and Dornier Luftfahrt GmbH. The company has produced some of aviation's most unique and effective military aircraft. After merging, both Fairchild and Dornier the management team set their sights on the hotly contested regional airliner market.
"Providing logistics management expertise and 3d party transportation management, allowed Halliburton to focus on their core business, while at the same time improving their cycle time (Order to Delivery) and overhead costs."
Halliburton, founded in 1919, is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With over 50,000 employees in approximately 70 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the life cycle of the reservoir - from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field.
Halliburton, founded in 1919, is one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the energy industry. With over 50,000 employees in approximately 70 countries, the company serves the upstream oil and gas industry throughout the life cycle of the reservoir - from locating hydrocarbons and managing geological data, to drilling and formation evaluation, well construction and completion, and optimizing production through the life of the field.
Yamaha is another company that benefited from 3d party transportation management expertise. Reducing costs by 25%, reducing damage by 12% and improving on-time delivery to 98%.
Yamaha is a leading manufacturer of musical instruments and high quality audio/visual products, and one of the largest producer of Motor Sports products in the world. Yamaha's product lines have expanded to include boats, unmanned helicopters and industrial robots.
Yamaha is a leading manufacturer of musical instruments and high quality audio/visual products, and one of the largest producer of Motor Sports products in the world. Yamaha's product lines have expanded to include boats, unmanned helicopters and industrial robots.
"By developing a 3d party logistics solution, that reduced costs and improved on-time delivery, McKesson was able capture additional business, improve customer service and strengthen their market position."
McKesson is made up of many businesses, all serving the health care industry. The various businesses fall into one of two primary categories:
McKesson is made up of many businesses, all serving the health care industry. The various businesses fall into one of two primary categories:
- Distribution solutions. McKesson is the largest pharmaceutical distributor in North America, distributing one-third of the medicines used every day. Supplying more than 40,000 U.S. pharmacy locations, from Wal-Mart to the Department of Veterans Affairs to community pharmacies and hospitals.
- Technology solutions. McKesson develops and installs health care information technology systems that eliminate the need for paper prescriptions and paper medical records. McKesson software and hardware are used in more than 70% of the nation's hospitals with more than 200 beds.
"Master Craft engaged our expertise to guide them through an initiative to implement best practices in supply chain management with a focus on lean logistics, lean manufacturing, six sigma and the Balanced Scorecard."
MasterCraft has been shaping the boating industry since 1968. More than three decades after the original MasterCraft made its debut, the goal remains the same - to continue building the world's best ski, wakeboard and luxury performance powerboats, year after year.
MasterCraft has been shaping the boating industry since 1968. More than three decades after the original MasterCraft made its debut, the goal remains the same - to continue building the world's best ski, wakeboard and luxury performance powerboats, year after year.
"Supply Chain Consultants developed an inventory optimization plan for Komatsu's plant in Stalowa Wola, Poland reducing order to delivery time by 50%, operating costs by 25%, while maximizing utilization of warehouse space."
Komatsu Ltd., established in 1921, is a diversified provider of industrial-use products and services. While remaining an international leader in the field of construction and mining equipment, the Company engages in other business, such as industrial machinery and vehicles, logistics, electronics and other solutions-based operations. By upholding “Quality and Reliability” as the most important management policy, Komatsu is resolutely committed to providing safe, innovative products and services that best meet the needs and expectations of its customers around the world.
Komatsu Ltd., established in 1921, is a diversified provider of industrial-use products and services. While remaining an international leader in the field of construction and mining equipment, the Company engages in other business, such as industrial machinery and vehicles, logistics, electronics and other solutions-based operations. By upholding “Quality and Reliability” as the most important management policy, Komatsu is resolutely committed to providing safe, innovative products and services that best meet the needs and expectations of its customers around the world.
"Providing 3d party transportation management to Mobil's Houston area lubricants distribution center, enabled Mobil to focus on their core business, reduced operating costs and improved on-time service 99.5%."
Mobil is the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, providing energy that helps underpin growing economies and improve living standards around the world. Mobil operates facilities or market products in most of the world’s countries and explore for oil and natural gas on six continents. ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties provides long-term value by being both the No. 1 supplier of lube basestocks and the market leader of high-technology and globally recognized synthetic lubricant brands. Mobil is also a leading supplier of asphalt and specialty oil products manufactured across our global network of refineries. At the forefront of Mobil's high-technology finished lubricant brands are Mobil 1 and Mobil SHC. Major automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers trust Mobil to deliver value through leading-edge technology that protects engines and equipment. Mobil's products provide sustainable solutions such as energy efficiency, fuel economy, and extended equipment life, while maintaining peak performance. To help deliver this value, we have a worldwide organization that utilizes efficient global processes to focus on delivering a reliable supply of products and technical expertise to customers and distributors around the world.
Mobil is the world's largest publicly traded international oil and gas company, providing energy that helps underpin growing economies and improve living standards around the world. Mobil operates facilities or market products in most of the world’s countries and explore for oil and natural gas on six continents. ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties provides long-term value by being both the No. 1 supplier of lube basestocks and the market leader of high-technology and globally recognized synthetic lubricant brands. Mobil is also a leading supplier of asphalt and specialty oil products manufactured across our global network of refineries. At the forefront of Mobil's high-technology finished lubricant brands are Mobil 1 and Mobil SHC. Major automotive and industrial equipment manufacturers trust Mobil to deliver value through leading-edge technology that protects engines and equipment. Mobil's products provide sustainable solutions such as energy efficiency, fuel economy, and extended equipment life, while maintaining peak performance. To help deliver this value, we have a worldwide organization that utilizes efficient global processes to focus on delivering a reliable supply of products and technical expertise to customers and distributors around the world.
"Developing an optimized transportation plan and providing 3d party transportation management services allowed 7-Eleven to reduce their operating costs while focusing on their main business of convenience store operations."
What started out as an ice house in Dallas, Texas back in 1927 has grown and evolved into the world’s largest operator, franchisor and licensor of convenience stores. 7-Eleven, Inc. is the world’s largest convenience retail chain. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company operates, franchises and licenses approximately 7,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. Of the close to 6,000 stores the company operates and franchises in the United States, more than 4,700 are franchised. Overseas, 7-Eleven licensees and affiliates operate more than 29,700 7-Eleven and other convenience stores in countries including Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
What started out as an ice house in Dallas, Texas back in 1927 has grown and evolved into the world’s largest operator, franchisor and licensor of convenience stores. 7-Eleven, Inc. is the world’s largest convenience retail chain. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company operates, franchises and licenses approximately 7,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. Of the close to 6,000 stores the company operates and franchises in the United States, more than 4,700 are franchised. Overseas, 7-Eleven licensees and affiliates operate more than 29,700 7-Eleven and other convenience stores in countries including Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia, Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
"Developed a supply chain and logistics model for the containerized transportation of finished goods (flooring) from the factories in Salzburg, Austria to distribution points in Canada and the USA, at a reduction of $6,000,000 in annual cost and an on-time, in-full rate of 99.3%."
BOARDS. FLOORS. IDEAS. For more than 100 years, board and floor manufacturer Kaindl has demonstrated how innovative a company with so much history, knowledge and experience can be. What once began at a small sawmill in Lungötz, Austria, has conquered the world with innovative ideas time and again from its base in Salzburg. With innovative products that are always a step ahead. With production plants and high-tech installations that set new standards in the wood-processing industry. And with employees who live by their passion for wood as a material every single day. Welcome to the Ideas Factory, Kaindl.
BOARDS. FLOORS. IDEAS. For more than 100 years, board and floor manufacturer Kaindl has demonstrated how innovative a company with so much history, knowledge and experience can be. What once began at a small sawmill in Lungötz, Austria, has conquered the world with innovative ideas time and again from its base in Salzburg. With innovative products that are always a step ahead. With production plants and high-tech installations that set new standards in the wood-processing industry. And with employees who live by their passion for wood as a material every single day. Welcome to the Ideas Factory, Kaindl.
"In under 90 days, designed and implemented a distribution solution for Millbrook Distribution, acquired by UNFI, that reduced annual logistics costs by $6 million and improved on-time, in-full to from 81% t0 97%."
Moving Food Forward
UNFI was founded by true pioneers in 1976. Since then, we've been making bold moves to impact the food industry through scale, service, and sustainability. Ongoing discovery is part of our DNA, and we'll always be building better and pursuing what's next from a people, product and process standpoint to transform the future of food for all.
Moving Food Forward
UNFI was founded by true pioneers in 1976. Since then, we've been making bold moves to impact the food industry through scale, service, and sustainability. Ongoing discovery is part of our DNA, and we'll always be building better and pursuing what's next from a people, product and process standpoint to transform the future of food for all.
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