Recent Projects
Transportation Process Re-engineering and Outsourcing
Gilbert Group recently analyzed and re-engineered the transportation
processes, interfaces, and organization for a $9 billion electric
utility. Over a ten-year period, the company had slowly lost
transportation management capabilities through attrition and lacked the
staff needed to properly manage the function.
After identifying the unique requirements of the client, we helped to
outsource the complete transportation function to qualified 3PL
suppliers. As part of this effort, we helped to develop and
determine:
-Appropriate KPIs and measures of success
-Operating requirements for truck, rail, and heavy haul movements
-IT interface requirements
-DBE/WBE qualification goals
-Customer service requirements
-Track and trace capabilities
-Savings goals
Working closely with the client, we followed a rigorous 7-step sourcing
process, carefully documenting the client's preferences and requirements,
as well as supplier responses. Our RFI and RFQ process allowed
us to quickly find qualified resources.
This project generated savings and cost-avoidance opportunities of over $1
million annual, and realized $750K in its first year.