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Flexport's IoT Solution Streamlines Rensair's Supply Chain Amid Pandemic

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Technology Category	Sensors - Air Pollution Sensors Sensors - Environmental Sensors
Applicable Industries	Marine & Shipping Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Supply Chain Visibility
Services	System Integration
Challenge	As the Covid-19 pandemic spread globally, the demand for Rensair’s hospital-grade air purification system surged. However, the company faced significant challenges in meeting this demand due to the severe capacity squeeze experienced by shippers and carriers. Rensair needed to maintain visibility on their supply chain and adopt a proactive problem-solving approach to continue delivering to customers. The situation was further complicated by the closure of borders, which severely restricted travel and transportation, impacting logistics costs and lead times. The company was being approached by various sectors, including schools and construction sites, that remained operational during the pandemic and needed to ensure safety. Rensair was also dealing with international shipping during the worst times, relying on flying in all their goods from Asia, which was both expensive and unsustainable. Read More
About Customer	Rensair is a company that manufactures and distributes a hospital-grade air purification system. The air purifier was developed over 20 years ago by Henrik Hendriksen, a Danish engineer and inventor. Today, his sons Frederik and Christian Hendriksen continue to manufacture and distribute the technology worldwide, while also driving innovation across Rensair’s product portfolio. Originally developed for Danish hospitals, the system’s effectiveness has been validated by independent laboratories. With its hospital-grade standards and ability to catch and destroy airborne bacteria, Rensair’s portable air purifiers are now being used across the world, not only by health services like the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), but also across the corporate space. Read More
Solution	Rensair partnered with Flexport to gain full transparency of moving inventory, simplify the booking process, and ensure reliable execution. The first decision made was to switch from air to ocean freight, which was more cost-effective and sustainable. To maintain visibility of the supply chain and manage customer expectations, Rensair utilized Flexport Platform’s advanced technology and data analytics. The platform provided deeper visibility into deliveries, from pick-up at port to empty return, and real-time tracking during the shipment. Rensair also decided to build up stock, filling its warehouses with inventory to meet future customer demand. This provided more resilience across its supply chain and ensured flexibility with lead times. Flexport's user-friendly interface allowed all parties to have full transparency into inventory stock positions from origin to local warehouses. The booking process was simplified, and Rensair’s team was able to set structured rules and approval flows to ensure bookings were made on time. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Sensors - Air Pollution Sensors

Sensors - Environmental Sensors

Applicable Industries

Marine & Shipping

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

System Integration

Challenge

As the Covid-19 pandemic spread globally, the demand for Rensair’s hospital-grade air purification system surged. However, the company faced significant challenges in meeting this demand due to the severe capacity squeeze experienced by shippers and carriers. Rensair needed to maintain visibility on their supply chain and adopt a proactive problem-solving approach to continue delivering to customers. The situation was further complicated by the closure of borders, which severely restricted travel and transportation, impacting logistics costs and lead times. The company was being approached by various sectors, including schools and construction sites, that remained operational during the pandemic and needed to ensure safety. Rensair was also dealing with international shipping during the worst times, relying on flying in all their goods from Asia, which was both expensive and unsustainable.

About Customer

Rensair is a company that manufactures and distributes a hospital-grade air purification system. The air purifier was developed over 20 years ago by Henrik Hendriksen, a Danish engineer and inventor. Today, his sons Frederik and Christian Hendriksen continue to manufacture and distribute the technology worldwide, while also driving innovation across Rensair’s product portfolio. Originally developed for Danish hospitals, the system’s effectiveness has been validated by independent laboratories. With its hospital-grade standards and ability to catch and destroy airborne bacteria, Rensair’s portable air purifiers are now being used across the world, not only by health services like the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), but also across the corporate space.

Solution

Rensair partnered with Flexport to gain full transparency of moving inventory, simplify the booking process, and ensure reliable execution. The first decision made was to switch from air to ocean freight, which was more cost-effective and sustainable. To maintain visibility of the supply chain and manage customer expectations, Rensair utilized Flexport Platform’s advanced technology and data analytics. The platform provided deeper visibility into deliveries, from pick-up at port to empty return, and real-time tracking during the shipment. Rensair also decided to build up stock, filling its warehouses with inventory to meet future customer demand. This provided more resilience across its supply chain and ensured flexibility with lead times. Flexport's user-friendly interface allowed all parties to have full transparency into inventory stock positions from origin to local warehouses. The booking process was simplified, and Rensair’s team was able to set structured rules and approval flows to ensure bookings were made on time.

Impact #1	The partnership with Flexport resulted in significant operational improvements for Rensair. The switch from air to ocean freight not only reduced costs but also contributed to Rensair's goal of becoming carbon neutral. The company was able to maintain visibility of the supply chain, manage customer expectations, and meet delivery deadlines. The build-up of stock provided more resilience across its supply chain and ensured flexibility with lead times. Improved communication with the supplier and simplified booking process also contributed to the operational efficiency. The platform allowed Rensair to benefit from features such as exception escalation, centralized shipment communication, documentation, and shipment data in one place, reducing the need for email, spreadsheet, and phone call back and forth typically required in shipment management.

Impact #1

The partnership with Flexport resulted in significant operational improvements for Rensair. The switch from air to ocean freight not only reduced costs but also contributed to Rensair's goal of becoming carbon neutral. The company was able to maintain visibility of the supply chain, manage customer expectations, and meet delivery deadlines. The build-up of stock provided more resilience across its supply chain and ensured flexibility with lead times. Improved communication with the supplier and simplified booking process also contributed to the operational efficiency. The platform allowed Rensair to benefit from features such as exception escalation, centralized shipment communication, documentation, and shipment data in one place, reducing the need for email, spreadsheet, and phone call back and forth typically required in shipment management.

Benefit #1	80% reduction in logistics related emails
Benefit #2	100% carbon neutral goal progressed through move from air to ocean freight
Benefit #3	$125K saved in quarterly freight spend

Benefit #1

80% reduction in logistics related emails

Benefit #2

100% carbon neutral goal progressed through move from air to ocean freight

Benefit #3

$125K saved in quarterly freight spend

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Flexport's IoT Solution Streamlines Rensair's Supply Chain Amid Pandemic

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