Case Study: Leading Paint and Coating Products Manufacturer improves supply chain flexibility and supplier communication with Transplace

Personal Attention and Customized Support Strengthens Leading Manufacturers Relationship with Suppliers

Leading Paint and Coating Products Manufacturer, a supplier to many top retailers, needed more flexibility and reliability in its domestic transportation network after relying too heavily on a single intermodal provider and rail line. Following severe winter storms and growing pressure to deliver on time with short notice, the company looked for a way to reduce disruption risk and provide better support for its customers and suppliers. Transplace, through its Celtic Intermodal business unit, provided intermodal transportation services for shipments between facilities and to retailer customers.

Transplace implemented a broader intermodal and over-the-road transportation solution that gave the manufacturer access to a larger network of rail lines, equipment, and carriers, while also improving communication and shipment visibility through a dedicated point of contact. The company gained greater flexibility to shift freight during disruptions, plus added optimization and cost-saving opportunities through Transplace’s broader service offerings, including Canadian and cross-border shipments and LTL consolidation into full truckloads.