Enhancing network and fleet to boost EBITDA by $50M

To meet the client’s savings targets, we first focused on quick wins. Our cost-to-serve analysis identified unprofitable sales, enabling the client to adjust pricing strategies. We pinpointed excess fleet and labor resources, streamlining operations and reducing costs. Routing enhancements eliminated inefficiencies, improving driver and vehicle utilization. By leveraging data insights from Alteryx, we prioritized these rapid-impact initiatives to generate immediate cost savings. These early successes built momentum, providing the foundation for deeper, structural improvements across the client’s supply chain.

Once the immediate cost-saving opportunities were addressed, we partnered with client stakeholders to design a strategic network transformation. Using a digital twin of the existing network, we identified additional consolidation opportunities and validated cost-saving decisions. We identified that closing five distribution centers would deliver $19 million in savings. We also improved routing efficiency through fleet and labor rationalization, training teams on best practices, and cleansing master data. This collaboration not only delivered measurable savings but also empowered the client to sustain long-term supply chain efficiency.

Through our network and routing optimization efforts, the client significantly reduced costs while improving operational efficiency. The site consolidation strategy lowered cost per unit by 18%, and routing optimizations identified more than 90 excess fleet assets and 80+ redundant drivers, leading to $6 million in annualized savings. By leveraging real-time KPI dashboards and a culture of continuous improvement, the client is now equipped to make data-driven decisions that drive bottom-line impact—ensuring sustained efficiency and financial strength for years to come.