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	E2open Streamlines Parcel Shipping for Bausch + Lomb

E2open Streamlines Parcel Shipping for Bausch + Lomb

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP) Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Healthcare & Hospitals
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Fleet Management Inventory Management Track & Trace of Assets
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Bausch + Lomb faced significant challenges in managing their distribution system due to the use of 25 different carriers, each with unique services and barcodes. This complexity made label maintenance labor-intensive and costly. Additionally, tracking thousands of items across different carrier sites was time-consuming and inefficient, preventing Bausch + Lomb from providing accurate delivery times to customers. They needed a unified system to link all carriers, enforce compliance, and streamline tracking processes. Read More
About Customer	Bausch + Lomb is a globally recognized healthcare brand known for its high-quality eye care products. The company has a vast distribution network that requires efficient management to maintain its reputation and customer satisfaction. With significant growth, Bausch + Lomb's in-house distribution system struggled to keep up, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased costs. The company sought a solution to standardize and streamline its distribution processes to ensure smooth and seamless product delivery. Read More
Solution	E2open Global Parcel was implemented to address Bausch + Lomb's distribution challenges. The solution supports various tariffs, services, and special fees for all carriers, consolidating information into a single system. This integration eliminates the need to navigate multiple carrier sites and languages. E2open Global Parcel automates the production of shipping documentation, including labels, manifests, and commercial invoices, reducing manual efforts. The system provides comprehensive performance data, enabling Bausch + Lomb to deliver accurate information to stakeholders and improve overall distribution efficiency. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Healthcare & Hospitals

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Inventory Management

Track & Trace of Assets

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Bausch + Lomb faced significant challenges in managing their distribution system due to the use of 25 different carriers, each with unique services and barcodes. This complexity made label maintenance labor-intensive and costly. Additionally, tracking thousands of items across different carrier sites was time-consuming and inefficient, preventing Bausch + Lomb from providing accurate delivery times to customers. They needed a unified system to link all carriers, enforce compliance, and streamline tracking processes.

About Customer

Bausch + Lomb is a globally recognized healthcare brand known for its high-quality eye care products. The company has a vast distribution network that requires efficient management to maintain its reputation and customer satisfaction. With significant growth, Bausch + Lomb's in-house distribution system struggled to keep up, leading to operational inefficiencies and increased costs. The company sought a solution to standardize and streamline its distribution processes to ensure smooth and seamless product delivery.

Solution

E2open Global Parcel was implemented to address Bausch + Lomb's distribution challenges. The solution supports various tariffs, services, and special fees for all carriers, consolidating information into a single system. This integration eliminates the need to navigate multiple carrier sites and languages. E2open Global Parcel automates the production of shipping documentation, including labels, manifests, and commercial invoices, reducing manual efforts. The system provides comprehensive performance data, enabling Bausch + Lomb to deliver accurate information to stakeholders and improve overall distribution efficiency.

Impact #1	E2open Global Parcel has standardized Bausch + Lomb's distribution operations, making them more seamless and efficient.
Impact #2	The company has reduced shipping costs and improved visibility into the shipping process.
Impact #3	The system provides full visibility from order to delivery on a single platform, saving significant time previously spent tracking orders on individual carrier sites.

Impact #1

E2open Global Parcel has standardized Bausch + Lomb's distribution operations, making them more seamless and efficient.

Impact #2

The company has reduced shipping costs and improved visibility into the shipping process.

Impact #3

The system provides full visibility from order to delivery on a single platform, saving significant time previously spent tracking orders on individual carrier sites.

Benefit #1	Saved at least half a day in labor costs every week.

Benefit #1

Saved at least half a day in labor costs every week.

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E2open Streamlines Parcel Shipping for Bausch + Lomb

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