Dal-Tile International
Industry: Durable Goods/Furniture
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Dal-Tile is a division of Mohawk Industries, a $5.8 billion floor covering company.
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Company
Dal-Tile International, a division of Mohawk Industries, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of ceramic tile and stone products in North America. It operates nine manufacturing plants and three distribution centers, shipping to 220 company stores plus home centers and independent distributors.
Problem
Dal-Tile needed to reduce transportation costs to increase profitability and improve its ability to compete.
Solution
With Logility's Transportation Software Solution, Dal-Tile achieved savings of over $15 million in transportation costs over a three-year period, reduced transportation costs from 8.6% to 6.8% of sales, eliminated 120 hours per week of non-value added work, achieved better on-time shipments and increased customer service performance.
Bottom Line
- Achieved savings of over $15 million in transportation costs over a three-year period
- Reduced transportation costs from 8.6% to 6.8% of sales
- Eliminated 120 hours per week of non-value added work
- Achieved better on-time shipments
- Increased customer service performance
