Assisted the shipper in finding coverage for loads. Primary and secondary carriers were not fulfilling their obligations.

Staffed positions to support analysis and implementation of supply chain strategies to optimize inventory, service and logistics costs. Roles included establishment of optimal parts flows to support assembly, setting order quantities and replenishment techniques and collaborating with stakeholders to correct issues during implementation.

As part of the formation of a centralized transportation procurement function, established a core carrier program for $80M of Less than Truckload and Truckload spend. Assessed carriers utilized by each division, identified synergy across the network, organized a standard set of rates and executed the first network wide bid event. Supported the organization through implementation and cost savings reporting.

Zero Waste Logistics supported shipper’s transition from regional transportation management to centralized transportation through the Transportation Center of Excellence (TCOE). 

Modeled the logistics flows supporting multiple manufacturing centers to identify the optimal location of a distribution center servicing multiple facilities. Modeled transportation expenses to select the optimal location of the distribution center. Simulated the network at the order and move level to ensure both inbound and outbound hub routings were optimally designed.

Simulated a logistics network utilizing hub and spokes, nationwide, to distribute building materials to end customers. Identified the optimal number and location of hubs. Created a list of savings drivers to reduce total variable costs of delivering product end customers. Savings were estimated based on comparing the optimal network with current costs, along each savings driver.

Modeled a dedicated fleet capable of delivering to 12 to 24 order to delivery requirements. Fleet operated throughout the west coast and provided daily service to the region. The modeling focused on reducing miles traveled in the network, maximizing driver hours per day and minimizing total assets deployed.

Zero Waste Logistics collaborated with shipper leadership to assess the current state of the shipper’s inbound supply chain for purchased direct materials. The functions included in the analysis were the following: Procurement, Inbound Logistics (from supplier dock), Manufacturing Logistics, inter-facility transfers and Transportation. 

Simulated the consolidation of purchase orders and material releases on an international supply base and identified savings from consolidating orders to match ocean vessel schedules. Created daily, weekly and bi-weekly consolidation scenarios to drive higher weight shipments and maintain end-to-end transit times.

Staffed program management office by supporting a supply chain transformation. Functions involved included transportation warehousing and planning an order fulfillment.

Conducted transportation network model to size and locate West region distribution center. New network structure was designed to lower freight cost.

Provided a short-term staffing solution for the shipping/receiving function of a paper products distribution and manufacturing operation. The function included load planning, carrier communication, documentation and resolving operational problems.

Supported an operations team managing transportation with a third party staffing solution for load planning roles. Managed inbound transportation into an assembly facilities in the Southeast U.S.

Created and staffed a position to secure backhaul loads onto a dedicated fleet running specialized assets throughout the U.S. The role interfaced daily with operations teams to identify available capacity and developed backhaul lanes capable of filling capacity and improving profitability. The team exceeded backhaul revenue goals in the first year of operation.

Modeled integration of 2 retail store chains into 1 network. Created new route design to provide daily delivery service to over 900 store locations from multiple Distribution Centers. The initiative focused on improving asset utilization and customer service levels.

DEDICATED FLEET MODELING......Modeled what the effect of closing a regional DC would have on the miles traveled as well as the number of trucks and drivers needed to service all the retail locations on a daily basis from the remaining DCs.

DEDICATED FLEET MODELING......
Modeled the impact of closing multiple DCs, reassigned delivery zones, and redesigned routes accordingly.

Zero Waste Logistics completed a current state assessment and benchmark of a shipper’s international logistics network. Once the assessment was completed, Zero Waste defined and documented a future state vision for international logistics.

Zero Waste Logistics provided a project manager with warehouse operations experience to support a shipper’s warehouse network.  Primary responsibilities were assessing the warehouse operation, developing workflows and standard work, documenting standard work and training resources on processes. Several sites were included in a series of improvement initiatives.

Zero Waste Logistics provided subject matter expertise for the project and conducted the research necessary to establish regions, cost of labor per region, load type categories and the number of labor hours per load type category.

Critical customer requirements were changing as a result of a major overhaul of the supply chain. Delivery times and frequencies were being adjusted across the network. The team modeled the impact of changing business requirements and identified cost impact of new distribution strategies.