Case Study: PL Developments achieves $1.5M in transportation savings and centralized multi-mode TMS with e2open

PL Developments Gains $1.5 Million in Transportation Savings with e2open Global Parcel and Oracle OTM

PL Developments (PLD) is a U.S. manufacturer of over‑the‑counter pharmaceuticals and consumer healthcare products operating 12 warehouses and 1.2 million sq. ft., shipping about 50,000 orders a year to major retailers. Its transportation function was decentralized across sites using multiple non‑integrated systems that lacked small‑parcel rating, accurate transit‑time data, and a unified freight audit process, making carrier selection, delivery planning and invoice reconciliation inefficient.

PLD implemented an integrated solution—Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), e2open Global Parcel, and e2open Audit/Freight Payment—connected to its Oracle EBS to centralize planning, provide real‑time rates and transit times, and automate audit and payment. The changes delivered $1.5 million in transportation savings, consolidated planning for all modes and 30+ carriers on one platform, improved data analytics and visibility, reduced planning headcount from five to two, and eliminated manual processing of 50,000 carrier invoices.

PL Developments

Patrick Heelan

VP of Logistics