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Keystone Foods Gains Complete Transportation Visibility with BluJay Solutions
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
- Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration
Applicable Industries
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Supply Chain Visibility
- Predictive Maintenance
Services
- System Integration
- Software Design & Engineering Services
The Challenge
Keystone Foods faced challenges with decentralized transportation management, leading to high costs and lack of visibility. The company used both asset-based carriers and brokers, managing freight across multiple facilities without a centralized system. This decentralized approach resulted in inefficiencies, missed opportunities for backhauls, and difficulties in decision-making regarding carrier selection. Keystone Foods needed a solution that would provide real-time transportation information, enable collaboration with the freight network, and centralize data on a common platform.
About The Customer
Keystone Foods is a multinational, multiprotein processor providing fresh and frozen protein products to customers worldwide. The company manufactures and processes poultry, beef, fish, and pork, ensuring food safety and quality. With 50 facilities serving approximately 6,400 restaurants globally, Keystone Foods handles 500 to 700 loads per week. The Keystone Foods Logistics Services Group, part of the U.S. distribution business, operates four distribution centers servicing the quick-serve restaurant industry. The group uses a private fleet and contract carriers to store and ship items required by customers.
The Solution
Keystone Foods implemented BluJay’s Transportation Management to centralize and improve its supply chain management. The solution provided complete transportation planning, execution, settlement, and procurement, along with real-time visibility and business intelligence. BluJay’s system allowed Keystone Foods to optimize shipment modes and routes, manage carrier selection, and ensure capacity commitments. The system automated processes and reporting, providing access to previously unavailable data. It also enabled real-time monitoring of the entire freight process, ensuring continuous production and meeting customer demands. The easy-to-use system facilitated collaboration among all parties involved in the transportation process.
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