Case Study: a leading American manufacturer improves container forecasting and reduces shipping waste with TekLink Cloud Analytics Solutions

How a manufacturing major stays competitive using Cloud Analytics Solutions to forecast international shipping requirements

TekLink worked with a leading American manufacturer that was struggling with inaccurate container forecasting across business units. Their shipping plans were based on historical data and sales growth, which led to frequent over- and under-forecasting, empty container space, and missed opportunities to optimize material shipments, all while spending more than $300 million on shipping.

TekLink implemented a cloud analytics solution that dynamically calculates container combinations based on height, weight, volume, quantity, and location, and ties forecasts to known purchase orders for better accuracy. The solution helped the client forecast the exact number, size, and location of containers, improve utilization by filling the largest containers first, and support six-month forecasting with weekly snapshots for better decision-making and lower freight expense.