Convoy
Case Studies
Leveraging IoT for Efficient Beverage Distribution Amidst Seasonal Surges
Overview
Leveraging IoT for Efficient Beverage Distribution Amidst Seasonal SurgesConvoy |
Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS) Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Backup & Recovery | |
Consumer Goods Transportation | |
Logistics & Transportation Procurement | |
Autonomous Transport Systems Public Transportation Management | |
System Integration | |
Operational Impact
The implementation of the Convoy Dynamic Backup API in their TMS significantly improved the bottler's operational efficiency. It provided a reliable coverage that could flex up and down with demand for their product—at a moment’s notice—in tight markets and in soft markets. This eliminated the need for the transportation teams to scramble for last-minute, unpredictable, and expensive capacity on the spot market. The solution also ensured that the right beverages were delivered to the right facilities at the right time, thereby meeting the increased consumer demand. Furthermore, the real-time rates offered by the Dynamic Backup API eliminated the need for manual intervention, thereby streamlining the process and saving valuable time. | |
Quantitative Benefit
The bottler was able to save on transportation costs on more than 150 lanes. | |
The solution provided real-time rates that automatically adjusted to market conditions, leading to cost savings across additional lanes. | |
The bottler was among the first shippers to immediately save on their transportation costs as the U.S. full truckload market softened in early 2022. | |