Case Study: a major Canadian oil company saves millions and streamlines remote travel with Gemstone Logistics

Remote construction project selects Gemstone to manage travel and accommodations

A major Canadian oil company faced challenges managing the travel and accommodation logistics for its thousands of remote workers. The disparate systems for charter flights, lodging, and reporting were inefficient, leading to room wastage and a lack of accountability. The company engaged Gemstone Logistics to find a solution that would increase asset efficiency and provide better oversight.

Gemstone Logistics implemented its CIRYS Travel & Rooms Management platform, which integrated flight and room reservations. This solution mandated that flights could only be booked with matching lodge stays, creating a reciprocal relationship. For the client, Gemstone increased flights booked with corresponding rooms to 70% from 0%, saving millions annually. The system also recovered $6 million in compensation from contractors and boosted the travel coordinator's productivity by at least 50%.