Case Study

Pet Food Manufacturer and Distributer leveraged T3RA’s freight service and platform to reduce cost and increase transparency in their supply chain.

Introduction

A pet food manufacturer and distributor was experiencing challenges with their traditional freight brokerage company, including a lack of transparency, limited carrier options, and high transportation costs. They decided to switch to a T3RA’s logistics platform to improve their supply chain efficiency and reduce transportation costs.

Challenges

The pet food manufacturer and distributor faced several challenges related to their transportation and logistics processes. These challenges included:

1. Lack of Visibility: The manufacturer had limited visibility into their transportation processes, making it difficult to track shipments and make informed decisions about their supply chain.
2. Limited Carrier Options: The manufacturer had a limited network of carriers, which resulted in higher transportation costs and longer lead times.
3. Inefficient Processes: The manufacturer’s transportation processes were time-consuming and manual, resulting in delays and higher operational costs.
   

Solutions

To address these challenges, the pet food manufacturer and distributor partnered with T3RA. This allowed them to leverage technology to improve their transportation and logistics processes. The solutions implemented included:

1. Real-Time Visibility: T3RA provided the manufacturer with real-time visibility into their transportation processes. This allowed them to track shipments, monitor delivery times, and make informed decisions about their supply chain.
2. Access to a Wider Network of Carriers: T3RA’s digital network provided the manufacturer with access to a wider network of carriers. This enabled them to find carriers with the right capacity and pricing to meet their transportation needs.
3. Streamlined Processes: T3RA streamlined the manufacturer’s transportation processes such as use of TONUS (Truck Order not used), detention and lay-overs, reducing the time and effort required to manage their supply chain. This resulted in faster delivery times, lower transportation costs, and improved operational efficiency.
   

Results

By partnering with T3RA, the pet food manufacturer and distributor achieved several positive results. These included:

1. Lower Transportation Costs: The manufacturer was able to reduce their transportation costs by leveraging T3RA’s wider network of carriers and more efficient transportation processes.
2. Improved Visibility: The manufacturer had greater visibility into their transportation processes, which enabled them to make informed decisions about their supply chain and respond more quickly to any issues that arose.
3. Increased Operational Efficiency: The manufacturer was able to streamline their transportation processes, reducing the time and effort required to manage their supply chain. This resulted in faster delivery times and improved operational efficiency.
   

Conclusion

In conclusion, by partnering with a T3RA logistics, the pet food manufacturer and distributor was able to improve their transportation and logistics processes, reduce their transportation costs, and increase their operational efficiency. T3RA provided them with access to a wider network of carriers, improved visibility into their supply chain, and more efficient transportation processes, resulting in a more effective and streamlined supply chain.