Synopsis
Global networking equipment manufacturer cut costs and gained efficiency through consolidation of all U.S. West Coast sites and APLL’s value-added services.
Customer Overview
- Leading networking equipment manufacturer with global locations
Challenges
- Customer used multiple service providers for warehousing, value-added services and ocean transportation resulting in escalating costs and inconsistent service
- Product required serial number tracking and customized re-programming
Apl Logistics Solutions
- Consolidated all U.S. West Coast sites into one distribution center with value-added services
- Developed specialized area for re-flashing firmware on digital routers, installing hard drives to semi-finished devices, re-boxing & re-labeling projects, and SKU conversion
- Obtained ISO 9001 certification and built out cool room
Benefits
- Lowered client’s inventory carrying costs by consolidating distribution sites
- Reduced handling and transportation costs with onsite value-added services
- Improved on-time and inventory accuracy metrics
- Provided consistent process mapping to achieve ISO 9001 certification