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Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency Through Integrated Managed Transportation & Technology Solutions

CLIENT PROFILE

Industry
Tier 1 Automotive (Braking Systems)
Annual Freight

$50M+
Annually

Facilities
Multiple US & Mexico Divisions
ERP System
SAP (Global Deployment)

THE CHALLENGE

Despite $50M+ in annual freight spend, the client lacked the systems, visibility, and strategic oversight to manage their supply chain effectively — resulting in budget overruns, production delays, and compliance gaps.

Failed ERP Integration

Unable to integrate SAP with prior 4PL's TMS despite significant time and investment

Zero International Visibility

No tracking of inbound international shipments — causing production delays and excess inventory costs

Inaccurate Freight Accruals

Budget forecasting accuracy below 90% — undermining financial performance and strategic cost management

No CO2 Emission Tracking

Inability to measure or reduce emissions amid rising environmental compliance pressure

Uncontrolled Premium Freight

No centralized management — above-industry premium freight costs eroding profitability

Insufficient Strategic Oversight

Limited KPI reporting and system controls — no data-driven decision-making capability

THE ARGUS SOLUTION

Targeted solutions and continuous improvement initiatives — deployed within 60 days of engagement

60

Days to Full
SAP Integration

Rapid SAP Integration

Successfully integrated Argus TMS with the client’s SAP ERP within 60 days of project initiation, with minimal disruption and resource allocation — where the prior 4PL provider had failed despite significant investment.

100%

International
Visibility

International Shipment Visibility

Integrated all international freight providers into Argus TMS, enabling real-time tracking of inbound shipments. This significantly improved inventory management, material planning, and production scheduling — and enabled creation of supplier scorecards to proactively address root-cause issues.

99.7%

Accrual
Accuracy

Freight Accrual Precision

Through seamless integration of freight carriers and SAP ERP into Argus TMS, the client now benefits from real-time freight cost visibility at a detailed part-level, achieving an accrual accuracy rate of 99.7% — up from below 90%.

GLEC

Standards
Compliant

CO2 Emission Monitoring

Delivered detailed CO2 emission visibility following Global Logistics Emission Council (GLEC) standards. This capability enabled significant reduction strategies including maximizing FTL capacity, optimizing round-trip ratios, multi-stop shipments, and mode optimization.

42%

Premium Freight
Reduction

Premium Freight Controls

Implemented Argus’ premium freight management process (PTA) featuring automated cost approval algorithms, required root-cause coding at shipment initiation, real-time cost visibility, and spot market rate analysis — resulting in a 42% reduction in premium freight expenditures.

24/7

Dedicated
Team

Dedicated Logistics Control Tower

Established a dedicated control tower powered by Argus TMS, staffed by a strategic account director, senior logistics engineers, experienced account manager, on-site personnel, and dedicated BI resources — delivering custom KPI reporting and continuous strategic optimization.

MEASURABLE RESULTS

Quantified outcomes delivered within the first year of engagement

42%

Premium Freight
Cost Reduction

99.7%

Freight Accrual Accuracy
(from below 90%)

60

Days to Full
SAP Integration

100%

International Shipment
Visibility Achieved

OUTCOMES DELIVERED

ERP & TMS Integration

Achieved in 60 days what the prior provider could not — seamless SAP ↔ TMS connectivity with minimal client resource drain

Supply Chain Visibility

Real-time international and domestic tracking enabled proactive inventory management, eliminating production delays

Financial Accuracy

Freight accrual accuracy improved from below 90% to 99.7% — transforming budgeting and cost forecasting reliability

Sustainability Progress

GLEC-compliant CO2 monitoring enabled measurable emission reduction strategies across the transportation network

Premium Freight Discipline

42% reduction in premium freight spend through automated controls, root-cause analysis, and spot market optimization

Strategic Control Tower

Dedicated team delivering custom KPI analytics, monthly business reviews, and continuous improvement year over year

Argus Logistics continues to deliver industry-leading solutions and strategic insights —  driving enduring success and competitive advantage

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