How iDrive Logistics Helped a Pet Food Company Access the Best Carrier Rates

One iDrive Logistics customer, a pet food company, reached out to us to help them find better carrier rates and reduce their shipping costs. This is a summary of how we were able to help.

Overview

Industry: Pet Food

Region: West

Business Type: eCommerce

Revenue: $1M – $2M

Challenges

Brand wanted to explore using a new fulfillment solution to help with growth

Thought they had the best rates and carrier partnership for their package characteristics

iDrive solutions

Evaluate Fulfillment Operations

After looking at various fulfillment strategies, the brand wanted to maintain their own fulfillment.

Carrier Mix Analysis

iDrive prepared multiple solutions across several carriers to see what options would fit the needs of the brand. Comparison included costs using incumbent carrier against other carriers options.

Reduce Shipping Cost

Discovered partnering with DHL would be the best option for them. By going this route, they were able to save an addition 16.7% on their transportation costs

Benefits of working with iDrive

The brand is comfortable that they are using the best fulfillment for them at this time

Found a carrier relationship that better fits their needs and were able to save over $100K per year using them

Relief from rising costs, reducing overall shipping expenses

The results

In the end, we reduced their shipping costs and optimized their carrier mix. Here are some results:

• $700K Annual Shipping Spend
• $109K Annual Savings
• 15.7% Percentage of Shipping Costs Save

Reach out to us today to learn how much you can save.