Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Industry: Consumer Goods, Food & Beverage
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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates owns more than 4,200 acres of vineyards in Washington and California, producing many of America's premium wines. The Wine Spectator's annual worldwide ranking of the "Top 100 Most Exciting Wines" has featured 29 wines from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates over the last decade.
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Company
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates produces and markets a broad portfolio of premium wines from vineyards around the globe.
Problem
Ste. Michelle needed a transportation management system that would support the accelerating growth of the company, while reducing transportation costs, decreasing labor-intensive processes, and improving carrier relationships.
Solution
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates selected Logility Transportation Planning and Management™ and supported company growth, increased resource availability, accelerated the truckload consolidation process, and reduced shipping cost audit and payment variances.
Bottom Line
- Supported company growth, while keeping the employee headcount stable
- Increased resource availability for more value-adding activities
- Increased customer satisfaction and improved carrier relationships
- Accelerated the truckload consolidation process from 4-5 hours a day to just 2 minutes
- Reduced shipping cost audit and payment variances from an average of plus or minus $200 to an average of $2
