Transportation & Logistics Case Studies
Real challenges. Documented results.
See how CPC Consultants has helped shippers and operators reduce transportation costs, simplify carrier networks, improve visibility and strengthen operations.
How to Read CPC Case Studies
Every published result belongs to a defined client scope, time period and project. This hub leads with the client’s industry or business context, then explains the challenge, CPC intervention and verified outcome.
Industry / business context - establish who had the problem.
Challenge - explain what needed to change.
CPC intervention - summarize the documented work.
Verified result - show only source-supported outcomes in the correct scope.
Featured proof leads with transportation and freight; supporting operations cases remain available below.
Featured Transportation & Freight Case Studies
Explore transportation engagements involving LTL optimization, carrier consolidation, multi-mode sourcing and compliance reporting.
Power-Sports Parts Distribution
LTL Transportation Optimization
CPC benchmarked rates, simplified the LTL pricing structure, managed partner selection and a reverse auction, and added performance reporting.
$1.2M
Measured savings
30%
LTL cost reduction
12 mo.
Measured period
Personal Protection Equipment
Global Multi-Mode Transportation
CPC centralized a fragmented transportation program covering Parcel, LTL, FTL and international forwarding, then implemented sourcing, routing and compliance reporting.
30%
Transportation savings
82 → 9
Carrier reduction
132%
Savings target achieved
Consumer HVAC Manufacturing
North American LTL Cost Reduction
CPC evaluated the client’s LTL pricing, fuel program, accessorial charges, carrier performance and reporting requirements to identify transportation-cost opportunities.
30%
reduction in LTL transportation cost
VERIFY
$11.2 million in documented savings
Case Studies
The principal of CPC Consultants, Charles Popick, was featured in the September 2008 edition of Inbound Logistics. in the article titled, "Dollars & Sense." Popick discusses the importance of a Freight Payment and Audit firm. Popick also provides insight on selecting a good one.
This guide outlines five areas shippers can evaluate when seeking freight savings, including transportation data, carrier pricing, shipment requirements, implementation and ongoing measurement.
A Sprint® Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) needed a better way to collect, refurbish and deploy returned devices. Results: Re-engineered reverse logistics process that cut device turn-around-time by 2 weeks; reduced overall replacement costs by 50% and increased refurbished device utilization from 25% to 70%.
The principal of CPC Consultants, Charles Popick, was featured in the September 2008 edition of Inbound Logistics. in the article titled, "Dollars & Sense." Popick discusses the importance of a Freight Payment and Audit firm. Popick also provides insight on selecting a good one.
You probably didn’t study this subject in college or gain any on-the-job experience; but the responsibility of “transportation logistics” was just added to your growing to-do list and you haven’t a clue where or how to begin. You’re not alone by a long shot.
A multinational $1B Safety Equipment Company with 100 transportation companies and above market rates needs to optimize transportation costs and simplify managing carriers. Results: In 4 months annual costs are reduced by $6MM and the number of preferred carriers shrunk to 9.
Five Must-Know Steps for Freight Savings
A Flash Marketing Fashion E-Commerce Company exploding with 400% year over year growth needs a better way to pick, pack and ship orders. Results: Reduced labor by 50% and increased output by 300%.
Power Sports Parts Distribution
Challange
To reduce transportation costs to
achieve market rates (LTL reduction
target at 25%) and to optimize mix
of carriers; to implement simple cost
structure; Increase visibility of
transportation spend
Client sought significant reductions in transportation costs and improved visibility for its North American operations, which was spending $50M in LTL freight costs. Client’s program was laden with multiple accessorial charges, inconsistent billing and excessive fuel surcharge - while the logistics team had limited visibility of cost, carrier service compliance and accountability.
The Los Angeles Business Journal published an article explaining the benefits of a Freight Manager written by Larry S. Field. Mr. Field did a great job of describing the benefits, however, like many consultants, he receives compensation from freight carriers. As an independent, CPC Consultants does not receive compensation from anyone but the customer. The CPC approach ensures that the shipping customer’s best interest is always served.
Operations & Supply Chain Case Studies
Online Consumer Goods Retailer
Warehouse Solution
CPC designed and managed a fulfillment improvement program with automation, vendor RFPs, security controls and measured warehouse results.
100s → 15s
Picking time / order
111 → 50
Picking + shipping headcount
$675,864 → $133,329
Annual labor cost
IT & Communications Service Provider
Reverse Logistics & ERP Enablement
CPC redesigned and outsourced the reverse-logistics process, introduced serial-number lifecycle visibility, negotiated service levels, added liquidation, and enhanced ERP inventory control.
Lower
Labor cost
Better
Inventory reconciliation
Shorter
Return-to-resalable lifecycle
From Proven Result to Relevant CPC Expertise
Learn more about the CPC capabilities used in these engagements, including freight optimization, procurement, smart warehousing and reverse logistics.
See What CPC Could Find in Your Operation
These results show what was possible in specific client scopes. A no-cost evaluation can identify whether similar cost, service, visibility or process opportunities exist in your program.
Same carriers. Better rates.
About 75% of the time, shippers we work with are able to keep their existing freight relationships. We negotiate the savings on your behalf. Get a free evaluation to see how much we can save.
Compare the Proof by Project Scope
| Industry / context | Project scope | Verified outcome | Scope note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power-sports parts distribution | LTL optimization | $1.2M / 30% over 12 months | Case-specific LTL result |
| Personal protection equipment | Global Parcel/LTL/FTL/international program | 30% savings; 82 to 9 carriers; 132% of target | Program-wide result |
| Online consumer goods retailer | Warehouse / fulfillment | 100 sec to 15 sec picking; headcount 111 to 50; annual labor $675,864 to $133,329 | Case-specific warehouse result |
| IT & communications service provider | Reverse logistics | Lower cost; better reconciliation and serial visibility; shorter lifecycle; improved refurbishment yield | Qualitative source-supported outcomes |
Frequently Asked Questions About CPC Case Studies
▸Are CPC case-study results guaranteed for every company?
▸Do the published percentages apply to every freight mode?
▸Can I filter case studies by industry?
▸Where can I read the full case studies?
▸How does CPC measure transportation savings?
▸Does CPC work only on freight projects?
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