Overview
A leading poultry producer partnered with Lew Thompson & Son Trucking to transition their logistics operations from a private fleet to a fully outsourced solution. Trusted consultants who had prior experience with our team knew of our ability to handle complex transitions, building confidence to seamlessly integrate operations and drive meaningful results. By integrating over 140 trucks and 160 drivers into our network, the partnership has delivered exceptional operational efficiency, significant cost savings, and consistent performance.
Challenges
- Managing the full scope of logistics operations in a complex industry
- Streamlining operations for greater efficiency
- Reducing risks associated with transportation and supply chain management
- Ensuring consistent performance and reliability
- Providing real-time visibility into logistics operations
- Executing a seamless transition from existing systems to a new solution
Solutions
- Private fleet conversion on a large scale
- Collaboration with customer to refine their business model to reduce risk and improver operational efficiency
- Creation of account-specific KPIs to see real-time results
- Constant communication to provide as much visibility as possible into their operations
The Results
This industry leader and Lew Thompson have worked closely with each other to ensure a smooth transition of their private fleet, retaining over 90% of their existing fleet and maintaining uninterrupted operations. This comprehensive approach helped the customer achieve sustained cost-reduction goals and gain improved visibility into key performance metrics through a customized KPI dashboard. By fostering ongoing collaboration and conducting weekly performance reviews, we continue to build on a strong foundation of trust and continue to strengthen the partnership by delivering consistent results and adapting to their evolving needs.
