$6M
Base case savings, with potential to reach $10M
TMS Transformation Strengthens Supply Chain Performance and Cost Efficiency: Enhancing Logistics Visibility, Cost Efficiency, and Service Performance
Industry: Industrial Manufacturing
Service: Digital & Ai
Service: Operations Strategy and Transformation
Service: Supply Chain
Our Client
A global wire and cable manufacturer operating multiple production sites, facing high freight expenses, outdated ERP/WMS systems, and limited logistics visibility.
The Challenge
The company faced rising transportation costs and poor logistics visibility due to fragmented and outdated systems.
- Fragmented order-to-delivery processes: Limited standardization across regions.
- Lack of real-time visibility: No integrated performance tracking or monitoring tools.
- Rising freight costs: Inefficient carrier management and rate control.
- Outdated ERP/WMS systems: Hindering integration and responsiveness.
- Limited global coordination: Inconsistent logistics governance and scalability.
Real Results Achieved Together
The TMS transformation delivered measurable cost reductions, faster implementation, and improved operational efficiency across global logistics operations.
$1M
Savings through optimized vendor contract negotiations
Transformation Impact
- Improved global transportation visibility and responsiveness.
- Strengthened collaboration between logistics, procurement, and IT teams.
- Established performance metrics and weekly KPI reporting for proactive management.
- Freed up working capital through accelerated savings realization.
- 11 months: Full TMS implementation, compared to 18-month industry average
- $2M implementation budget achieved with no overrun
Our Approach
EFESO worked closely with logistics, procurement, and IT teams to lead the TMS transformation and deliver measurable performance and cost benefits.
Assessing and Redesigning Order-to-Delivery Processes
- Conducted in-depth evaluations to identify inefficiencies and harmonization opportunities.
- Prepared RFI and RFP documentation to support transparent vendor selection.
Managing TMS Vendor Selection and Implementation
- Led contract negotiations to secure favorable pricing and scalability.
- Oversaw implementation to ensure alignment with corporate and site-level needs.
Reengineering Shipping and Logistics Processes
- Standardized warehouse and shipping procedures across sites.
- Supported change management initiatives for user adoption and accountability.
Enhancing Real-Time Delivery Visibility and Performance Tracking
- Introduced weekly KPI reporting to enable proactive issue resolution.
- Integrated real-time monitoring tools for escalation management and planning.
Driving Cost Efficiency through Strategic Procurement
- Negotiated inclusion of a TMS procurement module at no cost.
- Enabled independent carrier rate bids (LTL/TL), generating $1.75M annual savings.
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Facing Similar Transportation and Logistics Challenges?
- Rising freight costs and declining service levels.
- Fragmented logistics operations and poor visibility.
- Outdated ERP/WMS systems limiting performance and integration.
- Need to accelerate savings through digital transformation.
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