Case Study: Universal Logistics Holdings achieves $130,000 in annual savings and streamlined yard operations with Kaleris

Universal Logistics Holdings - Customer Case Study

Universal Logistics Holdings operates a large cross‑dock and 750,000 sq. ft. warehouse in Romulus, Mich., managing roughly 850 yard spaces. Faced with a highly manual yard—two‑way radios, paper audits, poor trailer visibility, high demurrage risk, and staffing inefficiencies—Universal selected Kaleris’ Yard Management solution (passive RFID‑enabled YMS) to provide scalable automation and better carrier communication.

Kaleris implemented a passive‑RFID YMS to automate trailer tracking, carrier pools, rules‑based events and WMS/ASN integrations, giving real‑time yard visibility. The system delivered immediate, measurable impact: $130,000 in annual savings, a reduction of two yard‑truck drivers via attrition, lower truck and fuel needs, improved customer communications and reduced demurrage exposure; the solution has since been expanded to five additional sites.

Universal Logistics Holdings

Peter Spata

Project Management Officer