TMS Improves On-Time Delivery and Increases Visibility
Customer Company Size
Large Corporate
Region
- America
Country
- United States
Product
- Kuebix TMS
Tech Stack
- Cloud-based TMS
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Productivity Improvements
- Customer Satisfaction
Technology Category
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Connectivity Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Automotive
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
About The Customer
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.
The Challenge
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.
The Solution
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.
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