Case Study: a telecommunications device manufacturer reduces inventory costs and boosts revenue with ModusLink

15% Decrease in Cash Tied Up in Inventory and Better Transacting Cost With Increased Revenue

ModusLink worked with a telecommunications device manufacturer serving the European market, where retailers required special packaging and delivery arrangements. The customer had limited direct-to-consumer capabilities, a small in-country fulfillment network, high shipping costs from Asia to Europe, and frequent firmware rework needs, while also needing complex serialization, tracking, and flexible routing for different sales channels.

ModusLink provided end-to-end supply chain and cross-border eCommerce support, including packaging sourcing and late-stage packaging, a single European distribution center, payment and compliance services, and a forwarder network optimized for tracking and delivery flexibility. As a result, the customer reduced inventory holding costs by 5%, cut airfreight costs by 30% by shipping in bulk, improved transaction efficiency, and increased overall revenue.