Supply Chain Success Stories At Exel

Case studies that show Exel solutions in action.

It would be easy to judge our success by statistics, but it's far more relevant to judge it by the success of our clients. So that's how we do it. We take pride in the process improvements that make our customers more efficient. We celebrate the economies of scale that save our clients money. We applaud the production improvements that impact their KPIs.

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Real Estate Solutions
A creative approach powers top battery brand's acquisition strategy

A company well known for its consumer battery products was charged up about its acquisition of a prominent personal care products brand. To maximize its new supply chain and real estate footprint, the company called on Exel. Experts in operations, real estate, contracts and other disciplines determined that consolidating brands into one warehouse yielded the best return on investment. And, Exel helped the company overcome obstacles with its current lease and moving to a new facility that met its expanded needs. The result was a solution that eliminated current lease liability, secured lease concessions, and ensured a cost-effective move with no customer service disruptions.

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Sweet Solutions
A leading candy maker's distribution center achieves award-winning performance and operational excellence with the help of Exel

Since 1999, Exel has managed a large distribution center for one of the world’s largest candy producers. In support of the customer's new strategic objectives, the facility was challenged to boost already-high performance to new levels. Exel held a series of workshops and performance-management campaigns, which better aligned business and associate objectives with customer satisfaction. Even with an already impressive track record, Exel uncovered new efficiencies, enhanced systems and empowered associates, leading to measurable business results.

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Refrigerated Warehousing
Unilever enhances ice cream distribution by locating warehouse next to manufacturing in Mexico

To protect and expand its market share in Mexico, Unilever sought to trim distribution costs and speed time-to-market by locating a second refrigerated warehouse next to its manufacturing plant. DHL Supply Chain went beyond the traditional 3PL role and became the single point of contact for end-to-end project management, significantly simplifying the process for the customer. The new facility was completed in record time, and now delivers lower distribution costs and an inventory accuracy rate of 99 percent.

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Transportation Management
Adapting transportation solutions to seasonal weather creates significant savings

Transporting temperature-sensitive goods to multiple regions, each with greatly varying seasonal temperatures that can swing more than 80 degrees in a matter of weeks, requires a solution that can adapt quickly. This was the challenge facing one of the largest decorative paint manufacturers. Exel Transportation developed a multi-mode solution that met all product and service needs, regardless of season. It centralized carrier management, increased product protection and reduced transportation expenses by more than 25 percent.

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Warehousing and Distribution
Streamlining warehouse operations a calculated success for one technology company

For one technology manufacturer, the back-to-school season is the most vital to its success. Product must be on retailers' shelves before and during the sales season. The manufacturer was increasingly pressured to meet retail customer demands on product deliveries and custom packaging - all within very narrow windows of time. Exel's comprehensive solution included enhanced warehousing and distribution services that delivered cost efficiencies and, ultimately, helped the company improve its customer relationships.

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Consolidating Operations
Network consolidation improves supply chain efficiency

Companies' needs change as they grow, and sometimes this means an outdated distribution network requires immediate attention. A leading manufacturer of indoor and outdoor cleaning equipment selected Exel to consolidate the current network into one high-velocity center that improved customer service, reduced overhead and eliminated redundancies.

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Emerging Markets
Supply chain solutions for entering emerging markets

A pre-eminent American automobile manufacturer wanted to expand into China, and needed to identify and evaluate supply chain requirements for entering this fast-growing, competitive market. Exel's experience and knowledge in global logistics infrastructures and trade financing led to a solution that went from supplier and order management to product delivery.

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MRO Supply
Reducing MRO costs for a leading petrochemical company

A leader in the petrochemical industry wanted to streamline maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supply across the company without jeopardizing existing operations. After a detailed supply chain analysis, Exel designed and delivered a unique solution that met these needs and reduced on-site inventory and transportation costs.

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E-Commerce
E-Commerce fulfillment solution brightens holiday for toy retailer

One of the nation's leading toy retailers generates as much as 50 percent of its sales in the fourth quarter alone, and a growing percentage of that business is being done online. When problems arose with the retailer's third-party e-commerce provider, the company created a completely new online infrastructure and looked to Exel to design and quickly implement a warehousing and order fulfillment solution.

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Managing Transportation
Unpredictable production cycles posed logistics challenges for a leading manufacturer. A comprehensive solution that improved transportation flexibility and lowered costs was the answer.

For manufacturers, excellence is defined by quality products delivered on schedule to meet customer demand. One leading paper manufacturer produces some of the most environmentally friendly paper in the world, a product that’s seen rapid (yet unpredictable) changes in customer demand. When its existing transportation operation struggled to deliver higher volumes to customers, it turned to Exel Transportation for new ideas. The result was a custom solution that gave the company far greater flexibility and control, and substantially lower transportation costs.

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Energy Efficiency
Green lighting initiative brightens the way toward electricity savings, employee satisfaction

Reducing corporate carbon footprints is challenging — programs need to achieve real value for both the environment and a company’s bottom line. Exel and its EV Logistics joint venture partner, Versacold, identified an opportunity that accomplished both: a high-output facility lighting project. The team analyzed and implemented high-efficiency warehouse lighting that conserved electricity, improved safety and reduced costs.

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Dynamic Inventory Control
Increasing inventory efficiency helps a leading automaker streamline production in Mexico

For one leading international automaker, increasing the efficiency of inbound-to-manufacturing materials flow was the fundamental step in driving peak production performance. With several suppliers and sub-assemblers all supporting the production schedule, collaboration was a major challenge. Exel customized its supplier integration system, which included a specialized in-house IT platform, and provided support and training at implementation and ongoing operation stages. The innovative solution improved material flow, increased visibility and led to a 30 percent reduction in inventory.

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Real Estate - Operations
Integrated solution helps global leader in air conditioning reduce complexity, manage risk and minimize costs

For the global leader in residential air conditioning, new government-mandated efficiency standards necessitated changes to product design that significantly impacted storage and distribution processes. Because of its expansive resources and expertise, Exel was able to deliver a solution for both real estate and operations that helped dramatically reduce complexity and time. Exel served as the single point-of-contact for both facility and operations projects, allowing the customer to focus on its business goals.

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Global Efficiency
DHL Supply Chain streamlines Sun Microsystems' complex international supply chain for after-market products

Sun wanted to improve supply-side consistency across the globe by consolidating its supply chain vendors, establishing consistent processes and reducing costs. The company chose DHL Supply Chain to fill the warehouse role and still meet client delivery demands. Within four months, a major piece of the solution was in place resulting in initial cost reductions. Today, the partnership has reduced costs even further, lowered reverse logistics cycle time and established a unified structure.

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Indirect Supply Management
A creative and comprehensive approach to MRO supply supports up-time goals for an oil sands producer in northern Alberta

A leading oil sands producer needed an integrated maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) supply chain to meet higher safety, production and maintenance targets. After plant and design audits, Exel formulated a comprehensive solution that included a new logistics network, dedicated transport, package tracking technology, and strategic procurement. This leaner supply chain improved performance and safety, while reducing MRO stock-outs by 100%.

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Home Delivery
Home delivery bolsters retailer's online and catalogue businesses

A leading retailer selling stylish furniture, crockery and household items needed to establish a flawless home delivery experience for customers nationwide. It was imperative for the solution to provide "white glove" service synonymous with the brand. Exel designed and implemented a full-service solution that reached every ZIP code and met their service goals.

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Making Business More Sustainable
Continuous improvement drives energy-saving effort at Goodyear

Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has long considered conservation a key to sustaining its world operations. So, when an Exel-initiated lighting analysis at one of Goodyear's facilities revealed a startling opportunity to conserve electricity and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the team seized the opportunity. Exel drove the project from inception to implementation. In the end, it ultimately surpassed expectations and projected savings.

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Project Management
Fast fulfillment supports new product line for pharmaceutical company

After strategic acquisitions, companies face the challenge of integrating and consolidating operations — without disrupting current productivity and service levels. A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer encountered just this issue and turned to Exel to manage a fast, effective warehousing and fulfillment solution.

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Product Launch
Fast supply chain response helps pharmaceutical giant win race to market

Nowhere is speed-to-market more crucial than in the pharmaceutical industry. While one drug manufacturer awaited FDA approval for a generic medication, Exel designed a flexible, responsive product launch solution that was deployed within hours. The drugs were delivered next day to distributors, capturing the majority market share for Exel's customer.

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Supply Chain Consolidation
Efficiency now part of the program for leading computer manufacturer

For one computer manufacturer, explosive growth led to an increasing need for supply chain support and performance. It was a constant challenge to keep costs and cycle times down while meeting increasing consumer demand. Exel answered the call by transforming the company's approach to inbound transportation and managing outbound moves. The customer realized cost and efficiency benefits immediately.

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Managing Transportation
New transportation solution drives higher profits and productivity for tire manufacturer

Getting product to stores at the right time and through the right channels is an essential part of the sales equation. This was a challenge for one U.S. tire manufacturer when inconsistent carrier capacity and container sizes wasted valuable time and money. Exel Transportation implemented an efficient, reliable network that shaved 12.5 percent off transportation costs.

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Transportation Management
Transportation solution helps a leading premium beverage company raise the bar on service

For one high-end beverage company with a portfolio including spirits, wine and beer brands, great service starts with having the right products on the shelves at the right time. Prior to engaging Exel, the company’s service levels were acceptable, but it lacked fully integrated systems and consistent service measures. Exel stepped in to manage the company’s transportation networks across North America. It established a central Transportation Management Center and implemented systems that assured exceptional service. As a result, the customer increased on-time deliveries by 4 percent and reduced transportation costs by 10 percent.

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Supplier Park Logistics
DHL Supply Chain's expertise in supplier park operations helps Ford's newest plant in Brazil generate higher sales volume and profits

Ford Motor Company’s latest success in Brazil is a model for global expansion. The company determined it could cut costs and increase sales by offering a new line of economy cars designed for, and built in, the local market. To support the initiative, DHL Supply Chain helped Ford consolidate its existing assembly operations, move into a new facility, and establish new supply chain operations. The result was a leaner, more flexible operation that helped Ford double its market share in Brazil.

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Network Optimization
Streamlining processes and consolidating facilities helps Xerox reduce supply chain costs

Over the years, Xerox’s spare parts supply chain had grown to support its North American customer base, but the resulting system was overly complex. So the company tapped Exel to standardize and modernize its supply chain. Exel streamlined locations, integrated systems and implemented new technology, leading to a 15 percent cost savings across the entire network.

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