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Analyzing and Implementing a New Solution for Containers and Carriers Drives One Tire Manufacturer

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business management

Overview In order to secure enough transportation coverage, the U.S. tire manufacturer managed hundreds of carriers and relied on the expensive over-the-road spot market in hopes of finding enough capacity in the right combinations. This current system created extra per-tire (unit) costs that affected the manufacturer's profitability. The entire network needed a restructuring to capitalize on the market's advantages, not its shortcomings. The company turned to ETS for its expertise in third-party transportation brokerage and intermodal services. With large-capacity containers in high demand and short supply, ETS knew relying on them was a losing battle. The team immediately conducted a market analysis to determine where container capacity was available. The ETS team then analyzed the manufacturer's current transportation system and designed an efficient, consistent over-the-road network.

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Publisher	EXEL	File Format	PDF
Date Published	July 2008
Format	Case Studies
Topics	Business Management

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