Case Study: Private Equity Group reduces transportation costs with BlueGrace Logistics

Private Equity Group - Customer Case Study

Private Equity Group, which manages more than $2 billion in committed capital, funded the acquisition of a restaurant and hospitality supply company that was spending heavily on Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) transportation. The company’s proprietary ERP system, static routing guide, and limited carrier monitoring led to inefficiencies, carrier violations, and monthly chargebacks, creating an urgent need to reduce freight costs and improve transportation performance. BlueGrace Logistics was brought in to address the problem.

BlueGrace Logistics analyzed a full year of freight data, reviewed shipping lanes and carrier performance, and implemented a more dynamic transportation model using a smaller network of nationwide carriers and its BlueShip tracking tool. This improved routing, reduced late shipments, and helped the company better manage carrier selection and service levels. As a result, BlueGrace Logistics cut transportation costs by 12%, saving the Private Equity Group more than $300,000 annually and helping the investment pay back within 11 months.

Private Equity Group