27
Factory locations
Optimizing Transportation and Fleet Management in a Chemical Producer: Driving Cost Efficiency and On-Time Deliveries Across a Multi-Plant Network
Industry: Chemicals
Service: Cost and Value Engineering
Service: Operations Strategy and Transformation
Service: Supply Chain
Our Client
A leading chemical producer in North America operating 27 factory locations with a diverse transportation network of private fleets, owner-operators, and common carriers.
The Challenge
The company faced rising freight costs and inefficiencies due to a complex, decentralized transportation network.
- Network complexity: Multiple fleet types across 27 factories post-merger.
- Lack of visibility: No integrated system or real-time tracking for transportation.
- Inefficient routing: Decentralized load management reducing truck capacity utilization.
- Non-standardized processes: Scheduling and dispatching varied across locations.
- Customer service pressure: Need to ensure on-time, cost-efficient deliveries.
Real Results Achieved Together
By optimizing fleet management and transportation processes, EFESO helped the client reduce freight costs, increase truck utilization, and enhance on-time delivery performance.
$7M
Annual freight cost savings
15%
Reduction in total freight costs
Transformation Impact
- Standardized transportation planning and load management across all factories.
- Optimized fleet deployment, trailer utilization, and backhaul planning.
- Established performance monitoring through KPIs and dashboards.
- Strengthened operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities.
- Improved customer service through timely deliveries
- Real-time transportation visibility via dashboards and performance reviews
Our Approach
EFESO collaborated with the client to implement a structured transportation and fleet optimization strategy.
Fleet Management Strategy & Baseline Model Development
- Evaluated fleet deployment and carrier contracts to identify inefficiencies.
- Developed baseline and target transportation network models.
- Analyzed freight spend and backhaul opportunities for cost reduction.
Transportation Optimization Initiatives
- Converted common carriers to private fleets or owner-operators where feasible.
- Improved trailer capacity utilization and consolidated fuel programs.
- Optimized shipment flows from closer plants and enhanced backhaul planning.
- Established transportation KPIs and dashboards to monitor performance.
Transportation Management & Centralized Planning
- Implemented centralized scheduling and standardized load planning processes.
- Evaluated and selected a Transportation Management System (TMS) for future deployment.
Related Services
Cost and Value Engineering
Rising costs demand optimization from design through production. We apply cross-functional value engineering, zero-based redesign, and continuous cost tracking to protect margins.
Operations Strategy and Transformation
Helping organizations rethink how they create value. We strengthen performance, build resilience, and accelerate growth across every layer of your business.
Supply Chain
Supplier complexity obscures 70% of your value creation. We strengthen networks through supplier development programs, risk mitigation strategies, and collaborative innovation platforms.
Facing Similar Transportation and Fleet Management Challenges?
- Managing multi-plant transportation networks efficiently.
- Reduce freight costs while improving delivery reliability.
- Standardize transportation planning and fleet utilization.
- Looking to implement real-time visibility and performance dashboards.
Discover More Clients Results
20%
Increase in productivity
Resources Mining and Processing
Transforming Mining Operations Through Predictive Analytics and Equipment Performance Improvements
A leading mining company improved mine planning efficiency, equipment utilization, and operational performance through integrated planning systems, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring technologies.
20%
Downtime reduction
Industrial Manufacturing
Improving OEE and Production Oversight Through Digital Transformation
A die-cast metal manufacturer improved equipment effectiveness, reduced downtime, and increased operational visibility through predictive maintenance, IoT integration, and real-time production monitoring.
20%
Operating cost reduction
Industrial Manufacturing
Resources Mining and Processing
Delivering Sustainable Mining Performance Through Operational Excellence
A mining company reduced operating costs by 20% through improvements in pit-to-plant planning, asset performance, maintenance reliability, supply chain management, and operational accountability.
15%
Operating cost reduction
Resources Mining and Processing
Reducing Mining Operating Costs Through Operational Excellence
A mining company reduced operating costs by 15% by improving pit-to-plant coordination, maintenance effectiveness, supply chain performance, and operational accountability through a high-performance operating system.
60%
Reduction in workplace accidents
Industrial Manufacturing
Resources Mining and Processing
Improving Safety Performance Through Real-Time Monitoring and Workforce Engagement
A leading mining company improved workplace safety and operational visibility through real-time monitoring systems, digital safety management tools, and targeted workforce training initiatives.
25%
Reduction in project delays
Industrial Manufacturing
Resources Mining and Processing
Building a Digitally Enabled CAPEX PMO for Better Project Performance
A major mining company implemented a centralized CAPEX PMO with digital reporting tools to improve governance, cost control, project visibility, and execution consistency across its capital project portfolio.
$12M
Projected annual savings
Retail
Redesigning Warehouse Operations to Cut Cycle Time by 87% and Boost Throughput by 30%
Redesigned omni-channel warehouse operations, cutting order-to-ship cycle time by 87% and increasing throughput capacity by 30%.
$6.5M
Annual margin gain through increased crude throughput
Oil & Gas, Sustainable Energy
Improving Crude Throughput by 25% via Lean Process Optimization
Eliminated naphtha bottleneck through lean optimization, accelerating crude throughput 25% and capturing $6.5M margin gain.