Delivery

DELIVERY COSTS / QualITY

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Transportation Costs

Problem:

  • Customer was using several distributors to meet their fastener requirements.

 

  • Multiple LTL shipments per week due to several vendors

 

 

  

Solution:

  • Reduce the number of vendors and utilize Slidematic’s Consignment program with a remote warehouse.trucking2.jpg
  • Slidematic opened a new warehouse just miles from the customers plant.  This warehouse is staffed with 2 full time employees to ensure availability of fasteners.  

Cost Savings: 

  • Several thousand dollars saved each month due to dramatically reduced trucking costs, improved quality, and increased productivity at the plant.

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