Redwood Logistics Champions Successful Supply Chain Transformation for Placon
March 28 2024 - 8:00AM
Redwood Logistics (Redwood), one of the fastest growing fourth
party logistics (4PL) providers in North America, today announced
the results of their seamless logistics transition for Placon, a
top producer of consumer packaging products. Within the tight time
frame of 90 days, Redwood leveraged its logistics execution
expertise and technology solutions to orchestrate Placon's supply
chain operations, generating considerable savings and significantly
improving service delivery.
Following an underwhelming experience with their
former third-party logistics (3PL) provider, Placon sought a
trusted partner capable of reinvigorating its logistics framework,
which encompasses full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL)
and parcel shipments across five manufacturing plants throughout
the United States. Placon’s diverse shipment modes necessitated a
swift and effective transition to a fully integrated logistics
strategy.
"It’s always difficult to transition to a new 3PL,
and our previous provider only gave us a 90-day window to make that
change,” Brandon Nontelle, Director of Logistics, Placon.
“Fortunately, by selecting Redwood, we were able to move to a new
TMS solution and a managed services model quickly, with limited
risk exposure and no drop in service levels. In fact, our cost and
service position has only improved since partnering with
Redwood.”
Redwood seamlessly implemented Oracle
Transportation Management (OTM) and assumed control of LTL
shipping, freight management, and claims as well as FTL.
Additionally, Redwood Parcel Cloud was integrated, allowing Placon
to adeptly manage parcel shipping across all company facilities
without losing visibility or flexibility.
"An orchestrated and integrated supply chain isn't
just a value-add in today's market—it's essential to gain a
competitive advantage," added Mike Reed, Chief Product Officer at
Redwood Logistics. "By leveraging our 4PL approach to supply chain
technology and logistics execution orchestration, Redwood provided
Placon not just with a TMS solution, but with a strategic advantage
that catalyzes business growth and resilience against
disruptions."
Placon’s selection of Redwood’s manage services and
technology introduced a unified, easily navigable logistics
platform, granting unparalleled visibility and integrated with
Placon's enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The enhanced
clarity and visibility enables smarter cost management, heightened
adaptability and responsive disruption management. By administering
Placon's FTL and LTL shipping requirements, Redwood’s managed
service model is delivering noteworthy cost reductions, amplifying
operational efficiencies, and elevating service quality.
To read more about Placon’s success with Redwood,
follow the link here.
About Redwood Logistics
Redwood Logistics, a leading logistics platform
company and modern 4PL headquartered in Chicago, has provided
solutions for moving and managing freight for more than 21 years.
The company’s diverse portfolio includes digital freight brokerage
and flexible freight management all wrapped into a revolutionary
logistics and technology delivery model—Logistics Platform as a
Service (LPaaS). LPaaS utilizes an open platform for digital
logistics that empowers shippers to seamlessly mix-and-match
partners, technologies and solutions into their own unique digital
supply chain fingerprint. Redwood connects a wide range of
customers to the power of supply chain management, technology and
the industry’s brightest minds. For more information, visit
www.redwoodlogistics.com.
About Placon
Founded in 1966, Placon is a leading designer and
manufacturer of innovative and sustainable plastic packaging for
medical, food, and consumer goods markets. Placon has manufacturing
operations in Madison, WI; West Springfield, MA; Elkhart, IN;
Wilson, NC,: and Plymouth, MN, and is currently ranked in the Top
20 in Plastics News 2023 Thermoformers Rankings. Placon delivers
packaging breakthroughs that inspire better engagement between
people and products. For more information, visit
www.placon.com.
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