3/25/2019
IT Integration Results in Increased Efficiency, Cost Savings and Order Accuracy
The Results
The Challenge
SOLUT! used an order entry process with multiple manual steps:
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Find shipping rate in 3PL system
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Update order in SOLUT!’s system
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Return to 3PL system to create order
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Order is now ready for the 3PL to execute
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Order ships
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Check on order status
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Print BOL in 3PL system and confirm delivery
The Solution
ODW mapped SOLUT!’s order and tracking system and implemented an optimization and consolidation program.
The Outcome:
Eliminated touch points Eliminated errors Increased productivity
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Orders drop electronically into ODW Logistics Freight Optimizer® (3Gtms)®
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ODW team optimizes order for shipping
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Electronic load plan created for SOLUT! and tendering load plan sent to carriers
The system-to-system integration enables us to reduce administrative time of dispatch and tracking carriers.
Scott Rechel
President, SOLUT!
BUSINESS PROFILE:
In 2005 DuraCorp, LLC was created with the bold vision to provide innovative, sustainable food packaging SOLUT!ons directly to the food handling and processing industry. Now SOLUT! is a worldwide leader in manufacturing innovative high quality disposable food service packaging.
In 2005 DuraCorp, LLC was created with the bold vision to provide innovative, sustainable food packaging SOLUT!ons directly to the food handling and processing industry. Now SOLUT! is a worldwide leader in manufacturing innovative high quality disposable food service packaging.
Facts:
- Founded in 2005 as DuraCorp, LLC
- Changed name to SOLUT! in 2008
- HQ in Lewis Center, OH
- Clients served: Panera Bread, Sam’s Club, Rich Products, Costco Wholesale, Rain Creek Baking and Whole Foods Market.