TMS Improves On-Time Delivery and Increases Visibility

技术

平台即服务 (PaaS) - 连接平台

适用行业

汽车

适用功能

物流运输

用例

车队管理
供应链可见性(SCV)

服务

云规划/设计/实施服务

挑战

Holman Parts Distribution was facing several operational and financial challenges. Operationally, the company was struggling with cost overages due to inefficient carrier selection, poor on-time delivery rates, and a lack of supply chain visibility. Financially, the company was allocating too many human resources to manual freight invoicing and frequently paying incorrect invoices. These challenges prompted the company to search for a transportation management system (TMS) in the fall of 2015.

关于客户

Holman Parts Distribution is a national OE powertrain parts supplier based in Pennsauken, NJ, USA. The company supplies parts to dealerships and large fleets across the country. As a large-scale supplier, Holman Parts Distribution has a complex logistics operation that involves selecting carriers for different shipping zones, ensuring on-time delivery, and managing freight invoicing. The company operates across eleven U.S. locations, adding to the complexity of its logistics operation.

解决方案

Holman Parts Distribution implemented Kuebix TMS, a cloud-based transportation management system, across its eleven U.S. locations. The system was easy to implement as it is a turn-key SaaS solution. Within 10 days, Kuebix had integrations in place with Holman Parts’ carriers for automated freight audit and pay. The system's rating engine allowed the logistics team to select the best carriers for each lane, moving away from decisions based on 'tribal knowledge' or 'gut feeling'. The system also provided automatic invoice audit, reducing the need for manual freight invoicing.

运营影响

Holman Parts Distribution saw immediate return on investment from Kuebix's rating engine as the logistics team began selecting the best carriers for each lane.
The company was able to increase on-time delivery rates by matching the right shipments with the right carriers and quickly reacting to problems like delayed shipments.
The automatic invoice audit feature of Kuebix TMS reduced the need for manual freight invoicing, freeing up resources for other projects.

数量效益

Freight savings of $272,000 by selecting the more cost-effective carrier for each shipping zone.
Time to book shipments reduced from eight minutes to just 90 seconds.
Automatic invoice audit reduced Holman Parts’ payroll team headcount.