Case Studies
Transportation Services
Dollar Tree
When Dollar Tree faced a tough supply-chain challenge, MIQ Logistics came through with a transportation management solution that saved time—and dollars.
Manufacturer of Metal Cutting Tools
Although they had established core carrier programs, this manufacturer needed help managing those programs. Carrier selection and compliance was inconsistent, and costs were escalating.
Mass Merchandiser
Challenged with seasonal fluctuations, lead-time variability, and increasing network complexity, a mass merchandiser turns to MIQ Logistics to deliver improved supply chain visibility through an innovative Transportation Management solution.
Utility Company
Faced with inefficient and costly decentralized transportation and logistics activities, this utility company and MIQ Logistics worked together to develop a solution that allowed them to improve their logistics network while maintaining focus on their core business competencies.
Global Services
Cell Phone Accessories Manufacturer
Issues with an overseas partner completely shut down their supply chain. They needed a new logistics services provider to quickly step in and get shipments moving. The manufacturer also recognized the need to rethink its supply chain to gain better control over vendors, reduce costs and achieve more efficient handling of orders.
GANT
Needing to improve time-to-market performance while reducing expenses, GANT sought the retail expertise and capabilities of MIQ Logistics.
Harrods
This high-end retailer needed to reduce its transportation and logistics spending without sacrificing its legendary customer service.
Ben Sherman
Supplier delays and insufficient visibility to those shipments meant missed vessel sailings and expensive airfreight for lifestyle apparel company Ben Sherman. In addition, the company’s vendor management system allowed data to be manually changed, making it difficult to track the delays between when shipments were scheduled to leave the factory and their actual pick-up dates.
Apparel Retailer Case Study
This retailer of casual apparel sought to improve control over their supply chain through increased visibility to purchase orders and shipments, leading to better purchasing, transportation and distribution decisions.
Children's Book Publisher
This world-renowned publisher needed to gain control over their vendors, reduce their numbers, and contain costs. Visibility was also a problem, not only in the U.S. but also in Asia, Australia, and Europe.
Outdoor Retailer
A leading outdoor retailer faced major challenges with days-in-inventory and capacity at its distribution center (DC). The DC was experiencing overly high storage levels, delays with unloading railcars and shipping containers, and an overall worsening in port-to-DC transit times. A direct-to-store approach, recommended by MIQ Logistics, turned out to be exactly what the retailer needed to alleviate pressure on its DC.
High-Tech Firm
A global provider of secure IP/Ethernet switching solutions identified cost containment objectives and wanted to improve the overall performance of their supply chain.
Distribution Services
Appliance Manufacturer Rework Project
Late in the distribution process and just prior to the holiday selling season, a global appliance manufacturer learned of the need to rework two of its products before they reached consumers. Within five days of notification from client, MIQ Logistics leveraged in-house expertise and existing relationships to quickly build and implement a complex solution for 5 North American sites.
Consumer Electronics Manufacturer
A global consumer electronics giant was interested in selecting a reputed third party logistics provider who could provide seamless warehouse and transportation management, and exceptional customer service while reducing logistics costs.
Medical Equipment Manufacturer
A leading medical equipment manufacturer looking to optimize distribution to improve customer service and gain greater efficiencies.
Kitchen Equipment Retailer
A fast-growing direct seller of kitchen tools and equipment in the United Kingdom needed a supply chain that could deliver the goods. That’s when they approached MIQ Logistics for a solution.
