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	How Small Parcel Services and Customized Reports Made a Big Impact in Cost Savings and Efficient Processes

How Small Parcel Services and Customized Reports Made a Big Impact in Cost Savings and Efficient Processes

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods Retail
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration Training
Challenge	Meyers aimed to alleviate labor-intensive processes while reducing costs across the board and maintaining a high level of quality. The company was looking for transportation efficiencies and cost savings when they became a C.H. Robinson customer in 2009. Meyers needed to ensure that their high-value items arrived at their destinations without damage, maintaining the quality that countless consumers see around North America. Efficient transportation was crucial, but quality was equally important. Meyers also valued strong customer service and a collaborative relationship with their logistics provider to drive strategic solutions and continuous improvements. Read More
About Customer	Meyers is a Midwest-based printing company that designs and manufactures signage, label, and card solutions for retail clients. Their clients range from some of the world’s most established brands to emerging companies. Meyers’ products are paired with the nation’s top merchandise and can be seen at virtually every retail outlet in the United States. The company produces high-value items that are visible to countless consumers across North America, making the quality and condition of their products upon arrival critical to their business. Read More
Solution	C.H. Robinson teams worked with Meyers to develop and implement customized solutions that included advanced reporting tools and assessments to identify opportunities to save time and money. They began by moving Meyers’ products with less than truckload (LTL) and truckload service, and then expanded to include ground, express, and international small parcel services. A knowledgeable C.H. Robinson account manager guided the implementation processes, ensuring a smooth transition. The collaborative relationship between Meyers and C.H. Robinson allowed for open and honest conversations about current and future needs, driving more strategic solutions and continuous improvements. Enhanced reporting tools provided tailored reports that fit Meyers’ business needs, enabling them to make more informed business decisions. Read More Log in to view content
Contents

Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Predictive Analytics

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Retail

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Predictive Maintenance

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Training

Challenge

Meyers aimed to alleviate labor-intensive processes while reducing costs across the board and maintaining a high level of quality. The company was looking for transportation efficiencies and cost savings when they became a C.H. Robinson customer in 2009. Meyers needed to ensure that their high-value items arrived at their destinations without damage, maintaining the quality that countless consumers see around North America. Efficient transportation was crucial, but quality was equally important. Meyers also valued strong customer service and a collaborative relationship with their logistics provider to drive strategic solutions and continuous improvements.

About Customer

Meyers is a Midwest-based printing company that designs and manufactures signage, label, and card solutions for retail clients. Their clients range from some of the world’s most established brands to emerging companies. Meyers’ products are paired with the nation’s top merchandise and can be seen at virtually every retail outlet in the United States. The company produces high-value items that are visible to countless consumers across North America, making the quality and condition of their products upon arrival critical to their business.

Solution

C.H. Robinson teams worked with Meyers to develop and implement customized solutions that included advanced reporting tools and assessments to identify opportunities to save time and money. They began by moving Meyers’ products with less than truckload (LTL) and truckload service, and then expanded to include ground, express, and international small parcel services. A knowledgeable C.H. Robinson account manager guided the implementation processes, ensuring a smooth transition. The collaborative relationship between Meyers and C.H. Robinson allowed for open and honest conversations about current and future needs, driving more strategic solutions and continuous improvements. Enhanced reporting tools provided tailored reports that fit Meyers’ business needs, enabling them to make more informed business decisions.

Impact #1	C.H. Robinson’s solutions performed so well that many have become part of the standard service offering for other customers with similar needs.
Impact #2	Meyers experienced a smooth transition to small parcel services, thanks to the guidance of a knowledgeable C.H. Robinson account manager.
Impact #3	The collaborative relationship between Meyers and C.H. Robinson drove strategic solutions and continuous improvements, enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.

Impact #1

C.H. Robinson’s solutions performed so well that many have become part of the standard service offering for other customers with similar needs.

Impact #2

Meyers experienced a smooth transition to small parcel services, thanks to the guidance of a knowledgeable C.H. Robinson account manager.

Impact #3

The collaborative relationship between Meyers and C.H. Robinson drove strategic solutions and continuous improvements, enhancing overall supply chain efficiency.

Benefit #1	C.H. Robinson’s solutions resulted in direct cost savings for Meyers.
Benefit #2	Negotiated better pricing and accessorial fees contributed to cost savings.
Benefit #3	Pricing exercises and multiple mode pricing helped find the best transit times and cost-effective solutions.

Benefit #1

C.H. Robinson’s solutions resulted in direct cost savings for Meyers.

Benefit #2

Negotiated better pricing and accessorial fees contributed to cost savings.

Benefit #3

Pricing exercises and multiple mode pricing helped find the best transit times and cost-effective solutions.

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How Small Parcel Services and Customized Reports Made a Big Impact in Cost Savings and Efficient Processes

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