CASE STUDIES
Warehousing and Logistics Company Finds Dollars in Their Warehouse
CLIENT PROFILE:
Warehousing and logistics business = 13 locations – coast to coast - Two million square feet of warehouse space
SCENARIO:
A nationwide warehousing and logistics operation recently engaged Empruv to determine if there was additional
profit to be made in their business. With the warehousing and logistics industry being a low-margin, highly
competitive business, profit margins continue to be squeezed with customers demanding more for less.
ACTION:
Empruv utilized its proprietary cost reduction methodology across a broad spectrum of expense categories. Our team
of experts collected and analyzed data from the previous 12 months to develop a strategy to reduce expenses and
improve pricing and terms with key suppliers.
RESULTS:
Empruv delivered savings, consolidated suppliers, and found opportunities to reduce expenses for years to come.
Some of the most noteworthy results include:
Forklift propane expenses were reduced by 44% annually including a refund of more than $200,000
Office supplies expenses were reduced by 32% annually with the incumbent vendor
Payroll processing expenses were reduced by 14% annually with the incumbent vendor
Telecom expenses were reduced by 36% annually with the incumbent vendor including a refund of more than $90,000
Wholesaler Enjoys Savings on Transportation and Office Supplies
CLIENT PROFILE:
Wholesale distributor - 120 locations in nine states SCENARIO:
A top 10 supplier in its industry engaged Empruv to review its transportation expenses and office supply costs. This
well-run and profitable client had a long-held reputation for efficient operations and exceptional relationships with
customers and suppliers.
ACTION:
Empruv reviewed more than 50,000 invoices totaling $3.9 million in transportation and office supply expenses. Our
team analyzed current market conditions, improved efficiency, and negotiated improved vendor pricing.
RESULTS:
Office supply expense was reduced by 42%
Transportation expense was reduced by 28%
Inbound transportation was converted from prepaid to collect, resulting in a 36% savings
Our recommendations added more than $1 million annually to the client’s bottom line. Implementation and
execution had minimal disruption to operations while keeping vendor relationships intact.
Ultimately, Empruv helped this wholesaler distribute more money to its stakeholders.
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