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June 18, 2014 | Casebook

Freight Bill Payment: Meeting the Pepsi Challenge

When Pepsi Logistics Company Inc. (PLCI) was thirsty for an automated system for billing customers, and processing and paying carrier freight bills, it whet its whistle with Epay Manager from Level One Technologies. To understand Plano, Texas-based PLCI’s thirst for automation, consider its size and scope. PLCI manages parent company PepsiCo’s private fleet, one of […]

May 21, 2014 | Casebook

Shipment Visibility: SilverStaff Passes the Test

Medical testing lab SilverStaff’s pain points included inbound shipment pickup service and visibility. UPS delivered the remedy.

January 20, 2014 | Casebook

Heroic Logistics Saves the Day for DC Comics

The DC Comics team leaps into action to create special 3D covers for 52 titles, fighting evil production setbacks along the way.

August 20, 2013 | Casebook

Healthcare Logistics Gets a Shot in the Arm

Transporting temperature-sensitive flu vaccines to developing countries can be a headache. A logistics partner that stays cool under pressure provides a cure.

July 31, 2013 | Casebook

Aerodynamic Trailer Add-ons Make Fuel Savings a Breeze

High transportation costs were a drag for Anderson Hay & Grain, until it installed aerodynamic trailer side skirts to increase fuel efficiency.

April 22, 2013 | Casebook

Going Green to Save Green

Can reducing environmental impact generate significant financial rewards? For Caterpillar, the proof is in the profits.

January 31, 2013 | Casebook

Cloud-Based WMS Fires Up Supermercados Supply Chain

Peruvian supermarket chain Supermercados feeds its need for DC network realignment with a SaaS WMS solution.

June 15, 2012 | Casebook

Supporting a Glass Act

When Mexican automotive glassmaker Vitro opened a distribution center in the United States, it became crystal clear that the site would need a logistics-savvy workforce.

April 15, 2012 | Casebook

Cross-Border Shipping: The Road Now Taken

Electronics manufacturer Siemens switches from air freight to over-the-road transport for shipments from Mexico to the United States and Canada and lights up savings.

January 15, 2012 | Casebook

Transporting Wind Turbines: An Oversized Challenge

Faced with moving enormous wind turbines hundreds of miles, energy giant enXco made waves—and saved on freight costs—with an innovative barge transport strategy.

December 15, 2011 | Casebook

Managing Inbound Transportation: All On Board FOB

Tire importer TBC Corporation converts its inbound transportation to free-on-board terms and rolls out a supply chain transformation.

November 15, 2011 | Casebook

Getting a Handle on Transportation Costs

Plumbing fixture manufacturer TOTO Global Group taps a third-party logistics provider to benchmark freight spend.

October 15, 2011 | Casebook

CSA Compliance Through TMS: A Beauty of an Idea

To comply with CSA 2010 regulations, global cosmetics company L’Oreal USA makes up a qualification program that holds carriers to high safety standards.

September 15, 2011 | Casebook

Delivering a Slice Of Fresh Supply Chain Solutions

To help manage rapid expansion, Papa John’s orders an inbound/outbound logistics operations solution—with the works.

July 15, 2011 | Casebook

Distribution Network Optimization: Repairing Cracked Supply Chain Design

After its acquisition by Belron SA in 2007, vehicle glass manufacturer Safelite polished its supply chain to a shine. Now it clearly sees increased distribution efficiency, enhanced customer service, and lower costs.

May 15, 2011 | Casebook

Colgate Logistics Delivers Smiles

Cutting logistics costs makes management happy. Sharing savings and collaborating to improve efficiency makes customers and suppliers happy. And when it all hits the bottom line, even Colgate’s investors start smiling.