How an industrial company cut costs on LTL with a custom portal
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Case study

Creating a custom portal to cut costs on LTL shipping

With Ascent’s custom inbound portal, an industrial company experienced immediate cost savings, easier daily planning for incoming shipments and a major boost in vendor compliance.

The challenge

A top industrial company was looking for a more efficient way to manage its inbound less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments, particularly when sending supplies back to its distribution center. Suppliers selected their own carriers to ship orders, leading to fluctuating costs and limited visibility into freight. As the volume of shipments grew, the company realized it needed a more consistent process to lower expenses, improve tracking and gain better control over planning and logistics.

The solution

Ascent developed a custom inbound portal to centralize their shipping process with suppliers. The portal automatically selected the most cost-effective and timely carrier for each shipment, reducing pricing inconsistencies. Suppliers could schedule shipments directly after receiving a purchase order (PO), simplifying the process by removing the need for independent carrier selection.

 

The portal brought all key functions into one place, offering real-time tracking to help their team plan ahead. It also provided valuable data in one system, improving decision-making in supply chain operations and allowing for easier evaluation of carrier performance.

The result

The company saw several immediate improvements:

  • Cost savings: By optimizing carrier selection, the company reduced unnecessary expenses and gained more predictable shipping rates.
  • Operational efficiency: With real-time tracking, teams were able to anticipate inbound shipments, resulting in smoother workflows and better resource allocation.
  • Fewer claims: Standardized carrier selection improved handling, lowering the risk of issues that could result in claims.
  • Better planning: The data insights from the portal allowed them to evaluate carrier performance and adjust strategies accordingly.

Overall, partnering with Ascent for the inbound portal transformed the company’s logistics, making their process more efficient, transparent and cost-effective.

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