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Vaxcel Strengthens Carrier Relationships While Adding Efficiencies
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Industries
- Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
Services
- System Integration
The Challenge
Vaxcel International, a manufacturer and distributor of home lighting and fan solutions, was looking for a transportation management system (TMS) that would not limit them to traditional processes. Their main concern was maintaining strong carrier relationships without compromising on efficiencies. Many TMS providers they had dealt with in the past were directly connected to one carrier or another, making it difficult to gain an impartial perspective on freight rates. They wanted to be able to objectively view all available rates, book them, and manage the process all from one location without sacrificing valued partnerships they have developed over the years.
About The Customer
Vaxcel International is a manufacturer and distributor of home lighting and fan solutions. The company is always looking for ways to make its operation more efficient. When they began assessing options for a transportation management system (TMS), they knew that they wanted a forward-thinking TMS that wouldn’t box them into traditional processes. Their main concern was keeping their carrier relationships strong without compromising on efficiencies. Many TMS providers they had dealt with in the past were directly connected to one carrier or another, making it difficult to gain an impartial perspective on freight rates.
The Solution
Vaxcel chose Kuebix as their TMS provider. Kuebix was able to provide Vaxcel with the capability to objectively view all available rates, book them, and manage the process all from one location without sacrificing valued partnerships they have developed over the years. Before Kuebix, Vaxcel had always gotten quotes one at a time from each carrier’s website, making it difficult to find the best rate at the right service type. After adopting Kuebix as their TMS, they discovered that a carrier they had been using on a specific lane, although a 1st tier carrier in general, was actually a 3rd tier carrier on that lane. With this information they were able to adjust who received the tender, saving substantial money. They also used Kuebix to create BOLs for their shipments, which was a disjointed and tedious process before.
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