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Safelite Enhances Supply Chain with Ruan's Integrated TMS and Real-Time Tracking
技术
- 功能应用 - 车队管理系统 (FMS)
- 分析与建模 - 实时分析
- 网络与连接 - 蜂窝
适用行业
- 汽车
- 运输
适用功能
- 物流运输
- 仓库和库存管理
用例
- 车队管理
- 实时定位系统 (RTLS)
- 供应链可见性(SCV)
服务
- 系统集成
- 培训
挑战
Safelite, the largest vehicle glass repair and replacement company in the world, faced challenges in managing their transportation needs due to varying regional demands and shifting work volumes. Previously, they worked with up to seven individual carriers, leading to inconsistent relationships and manual scheduling and measuring processes. Safelite recognized the need for a more efficient and integrated solution to streamline their supply chain and improve overall performance.
关于客户
Safelite is a well-respected national brand and the largest vehicle glass repair and replacement company in the world. They offer convenient repair services at customers' homes or offices, ensuring minimal disruption to their daily routines. Safelite's success is attributed to their tailored approach to competing effectively in different markets, which results in varying transportation needs across regions. Their commitment to customer satisfaction and operational efficiency has driven them to seek innovative solutions to enhance their supply chain management.
解决方案
Safelite decided to consolidate their dedicated contract transportation business and began exploring a transportation management system (TMS) solution. They partnered with Ruan, who provided not only a dedicated transportation solution but also an integrated TMS technology. Ruan's TMS solution allowed Safelite to capture all data in one place, enabling efficient data mining and analysis. The TMS technology also provided key performance indicators (KPIs) without manual entry, significantly improving Safelite's supply chain management. Additionally, Ruan's use of the FourKites load tracking platform offered real-time shipment visibility, enhancing the overall efficiency and transparency of Safelite's logistics operations.
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