Case Study: Large Big Box Hardware Supplier achieves 13% Freight Spend Savings with BlueGrace Logistics

Large Big Box Hardware Supplier - Customer Case Study

Large Big Box Hardware Supplier, a Midwest-based hardware and building products supplier, was struggling with a single-carrier shipping model, heavy freight costs, no backup carrier, limited shipment visibility, and a highly manual booking and customer service process. The company also lacked freight bill auditing, claims management, and clear analytics for allocating costs by customer and state.

BlueGrace Logistics implemented its BlueShip TMS, fully integrated with the supplier’s ERP, to automate shipment booking, select the best-value carrier by lane, manage required carrier exceptions for big box retailers, and centralize freight documents and tracking. BlueGrace Logistics also improved consolidation opportunities and shipping patterns, helping the customer save 13% of yearly freight spend, or $260,000 annually, while removing manual work and improving visibility and control.