How a Leading Manufacturer Achieved $1.9 Million in Savings on Freight with Procure Analytics

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Member Profile

The member is a North American manufacturer generating over $400 million in annual revenue, specializing in premium pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, and flexible packaging. The company serves a diverse set of industries including food and beverage, personal care, and household products. Given the sensitive nature of its products, all shrink-wrapped items must be shipped under strict environmental conditions—specifically, below 77°F and 60% humidity.

The company sought a logistics partner with robust technical capabilities, a comprehensive Transportation Management System (TMS), and the ability to support 100% of both current and future transportation needs.

Freight Spend Challenges

The member needed a best-in-class Logistics Service Provider (LSP) to manage its end-to-end transportation operations and drive continuous improvement across its supply chain. Specific challenges included:

High-value, temperature- and humidity-sensitive freight
Complex multimodal shipping needs (LTL, Truckload, and Refrigerated Truckload)
The need for a reliable LSP with proven service capabilities and scalability

To meet these demands, the member partnered with Procure Analytics’ Freight Program team to lead a competitive sourcing event.

How PA Helped

Procure Analytics conducted a detailed sourcing initiative that included:

A formal RFP process with five qualified LSP participants
Analysis of $6.3 million in freight spend across three shipping modes
A structured scorecard methodology to evaluate service capabilities and operational confidence

Through this data-driven process, PA identified the top two LSPs best aligned with the member’s specific logistics and service requirements. The member ultimately awarded the business to the provider recommended by PA.

Results

Through a strategic sourcing process and expert supplier evaluation, the member achieved meaningful cost savings and operational improvements.

33% annual freight savings, totaling $1,940,852
A best-fit LSP partner aligned with the company’s logistics requirements and future growth goals
Full support for multimodal shipping needs and stringent freight condition standards

This partnership positioned the member for long-term supply chain optimization and enhanced service performance.