Case studies
We help companies improve their supply chains; from analysis to the implementation of integrated solutions. Read our case studies and learn more about how we can help you and make a difference in your supply chain.
Case studies:
» American Retailers (PDF)
After a thorough analysis of the import supply chain network of an American Retailer – looking specifically at the non-store delivery business – Maersk logistics identified a six-figure potential saving, large inventory reductions and other major efficiency gains in its supply chain.
» Boots (PDF)
Improved margins and in-store availability through a tailor made-consolidation solution and better alignment of supply and demand.
» Boots - Collaboration reduces carbon emissions while lowering supply chain costs (PDF)
Working together, boots and Maersk Logistics conducted a SupplyChain CarbonCheck™ to identify which elements of Boots’ Asia to UK supply chain generated the highest level of carbon emissions.
» Bottled water industry (PDF)
Reducing costs and increasing supply chain efficiency through domestic distribution network optimisation.
» Borouge (PDF)
Maersk Logistics proposed a supply chain concept which was robust enough to withstand future identified risks but flexible enough to adapt to future changes in the marketplace. The concept proved to be very competitive, balancing both cost and service in line with Borouge’s strategic goals.
» Castorama Polska (PDF)
Fully supply chain management solution resulting in improved operational efficiency, productivity and client satisfaction,
» Changing ports reduces costs (PDF)
Maersk Logistics advised a leading Australian retailer to ship South China factory loads out of Chiwan instead of
Yantian to reduce costs
» Distribution centre means faster aid distribution (PDF)
Export Distribution Centre cuts costs and order lead time.
» Eliminating supply chain bottlenecks (PDF)
Increasing supply chain flexibility for a leading petroleum and petrochemical producer by optimising domestic distribution network.
» Emerson (PDF)
Consolidated logistics across divisions result in considerable supply chain savings following Maersk Logistics investigation.
» European Home Improvement Retailer (PDF)
In recent years the client’s strong growth – the annual volume in 2007 is expected to reach 400,000 CBM – has put pressure on both the organisation and its existing supply chain. Recognising a need for new strategy to sustain such high growth in the future, the client turned to Maersk Logistics.
» European manufacturer (PDF)
A manufacturer of products in Europe and its subsidiary in the U.S. were struggling to manage their supply chain. Deliveries were arriving in the U.S. too early or too late. Maersk Logistics and the customer have jointly estimated the value of the solution at over EUR 600,000 for the first year. The customer also anticipates increased revenue thanks to improved product availability.
» European White Goods Manufacturer (PDF)
Limited inventory visibility throughout the supply chain resulted in extra costs and obsolete stock for this European white goods manufacturer. Maersk Logistics launched a consolidation hub solution together with Spective™ to produce logistics cost reductions and savings of USD 340,367.
» Fast moving consumer goods producer (PDF)
Using the CLASS warehouse simulation tool, Maersk Logistics helped a leading Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Client to improve warehouse throughput and eliminate supply chain inefficiencies of USD 300,000 a year.
» Federated (PDF)
Macy’s wanted to enhance supply chain visibility, Reduce inventory and improve vendor compliance. Together, macy’s and Maersk logistics implemented a project to establish a global logistics platform. After the project, macy’s saw savings
Of USD 153 million a year.
» Flexible thinking helps exporter manage volumes and maintain profitability (PDF)
Storage at origin saves costs and optimises supply chain.
» FMCG producer (PDF)
This Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) client could reduce its stock holding cost by between EUR 750,000-1,000,000 per year and increase its customer service levels – all in line with its strategic objectives – by implementing a new automated and dynamic safety stock model on the demand-driven flows.
» FonterraCLASS (PDF)
Using the class warehouse simulation tool, Maersk Logistics helped fonterra to improve warehouse throughput and eliminate supply chain inefficiencies of USD 300,000 per annum.
» Fonterra/Maersk Relationship (PDF)
A deep, strategic collaboration delivers mutual benefits for Maersk and Fonterra.
» Footstar achieves cash flow improvement of USD 107 million (PDF)
A large number of Stock Keeping Units and low geographic proximity to demand meant Footstar carried significant safety stock. Maersk Logistics proposed a series of initiatives to reduce stock levels, which focused on improving inbound reliability. As a result, Footstar improved cash flow by USD 107 million. They now pride themselves on 98.7% delivery-in-full on time at their distribution centre. Maersk logistics received a USD 2 million bonus for its work.
» FRESHCO (PDF)
Improving product quality and customer satisfaction while generating six-figure savings in supply chain costs through purchasing term optimisation and increased visibility.
» Fresh fruit producer (PDF)
As a Maersk Line global key client, this leading manufacturer in the food and beverage industry imports 6,000 containers of raw materials and exports 13,000 containers of finished product to and from Thailand, per year. Despite its leading market position, the client was under pressure to curb its logistics costs and had requested several service providers to come up with supply chain improvement plans.
» Hi-tech Electronics manufacturer (PDF)
The client, a Hi-tech Electronics manufacturer, wanted to lower its logistics costs and in particular airfreight costs but without substantially compromising service levels.
» Home Improvement retailer (PDF)
To reduce supply chain costs and facilitate growth in import volumes, Maersk logistics designed and implemented a 20-40’ conversion solution for light load cargo, identifying saving of USD 4 million, based on 2005’s historical
Volume.
» HUMAX (PDF)
Humax, a Korean set-top box and LCD TV manufacturer that sources components and production, faced challenges of supply chain complexity and high logistics costs. Maersk Logistics analysed the client’s components sourcing from China and proposed an EDC solution to save the company at least USD 300,000 annually in logistics costs.
» International Retailer (PDF)
Within six months, almost USD 1 million in savings has been realised, with projected savings full year amounting to over USD 1.8 million.
» Large International Retailer (PDF)
Our client, a large international retailer, turned to us for ways to reduce their supply chain costs.
» Leading automobile company (PDF)
Maersk Logistics helped a leading automobile company streamline its supply chain, cutting transport costs by more than 30 percent.
» Lead time reduction (PDF)
Our client, a leading european manufacturer within its industry, exports to over 40 countries across the world. The client suffered from production and supply chain variability. Maersk logistics, together with the client, initiated a Supply chain optimisation project for the europe – australia corridor. As a result, the total supply chain lead time from Production to final delivery was reduced by 57% within 21 months.
» Leading US retailer (PDF)
The retailer operates over 1,000 department stores in the US selling a variety of prodducts such as clothing, pharmaceuticals, grooceries etc. Their annual revenue in 2006 was over USD 40,000 million.
» Leading US sports brand (PDF)
For this customer, a kpi is origin lead time from cargo received in the container freight station (cfs) warehouse to Container onboard. The process improvement project carried out by maersk logistics identified lead time reduction solutions Through re-engineering cfs operational process.
» Load optimisation reduces first cost (PDF)
Maersk Logistics used Maxload to assist a leading US home improvements retailer to cut the number of containers
shipped for its Christmas programme.
» Maersk Logistics cuts demurrage days to zero (PDF)
With Maersk logistics’ expertise, demurrage days have been reduced from an average of 50 to 0, achieving potential cost savings of USD 1.75 million per year.
» Manufacturer Of Pharmaceutical Products (PDF)
High service levels, exponential growth and strong seasonality resulted in over-buffering of inventory levels in the supply chain of this pharmaceutical company.Keen to meet its ambitious growth targets, the company commissioned Maersk Logistics to analyse its supply chain and identify cost-saving opportunities. Our analysis identified over USD 10 million per year in savings.
» MPower Shipper (PDF)
With a large number of ever-changing vendors, the client faces many logistics challenges and inconsistent vendor Performance. A solution using m*power shipper™ brought the booking ratio to 73%, and improved inbound reliability. From the resulting reduced inventory, the client saves USD 90 million in inventory.
» New Zealand Milk, Russia (PDF)
New warehousing solution ensuring improved storage and distribution of products.
» National Foods Ltd consolidates and streamlines supply chain (PDF)
A best-in-class supply chain solution back-ups strategic goals.
» Octal (PDF)
Octal wanted to establish production facilities to support expansion plans.
» Sanctuary (PDF)
Using a tailor-made solution, Maersk Logistics helped to generate increased savings of around USD 120 million per year by optimising product flow, and consolidating and improving the network. At the same time, the improvements reduced lead time by an average of 25 days.
» Semi-Processed Food Importer (PDF)
This industry-leading company challenged Maersk Logistics to find cost reductions and efficiencies in its commodity specific supply chain. Through our world class supply chain initiatives, we identified process improvements that will produce large savings.
» Sporting Goods Company (PDF)
This sporting goods company imported from seven different origins into two European discharge ports. They asked Maersk Logistics to look into the supply chain and generate cost savings.
» Sporting giant cuts cost and increases agility (PDF)
Pre-storage solution saves around USD 135,000 for top sports brand.
» Textile Retailer (PDF)
This retailer is a fast-growing textile discounter with the ambition to expand from 1,000 to 1,500 stores in western Europe. However, the current Distribution Centre’s (DC) capacity is 1,400 stores.
» The Warehouse (PDF)
Supply Chain HealthCheckTM reduces transport costs through improved equipment split and cargo consolidation.
» TOP-TOY (PDF)
Supply Chain analysis – from Far East vendors to Scandinavian stores, mapping costs and flows to identify savings and support growth.
» U.K. Retailer (PDF)
With more than 400 stores across the UK, UK Retailer has a huge number of overseas orders in transit at one time. But how could the company reduce supply chain costs without disrupting existing procedures.
» U.S. Importer (PDF)
Maersk Logistics identified over USD 15 million in logistics and financial savings for an importer outdoor recreational gear and accessories through world class supply chain analysis and innovative yet practical solutions.
» U.S. Wholesaler (PDF)
This U.S. wholesaler wanted to increase the efficiency of its supply chain and came to Maersk Logistics for help.
» U-Turn (PDF)
To support market penetration and expansion in China, a leading European hand dryer manufacturer implemented Maersk Logistics’ U-Turn solution.
» Woolworths (PDF)
Optimisation of key corridor operation brings six-figure return just four months after implementation of findings from a thorough investigation.
» Xoceco (PDF)
Identification of baseline and definition of short and long-term supply chain strategies to support target 2% share of global TV market.
