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Logistics Management July 2011

2.  Out of date Transportation Management System
 System did not consider cost, service or contractual
shipments to its carriers when planning orders
 System could not combine orders into efficient, point to
point truckload moves (large amounts of similar cargo on
one truck)

3.  Loads were moved through inefficient less-than-
truckload (LTL) moves
 Inefficient carrier selection; Accurate transportation costs
were hard to record
 Freight invoices being done by hand

4. 1. A web-based, on demand (hosted centrally via an
internet cloud, accessed by a web browser) solution
that was connected to other logistics networks
2. TMS functionality must include comprehensive
automated freight billing capabilities3
3. New TMS must improve overall logistics efficiency
4. Required tracking and maintenance of 36-truck private
fleet

5.  Nistrevo Corp. won the bid
 Nistrevo Corp has since been purchased by IBM
 Solution rebranded as Sterling Transportation
Management System provided by Sterling Commerce

6.  Three month implementation
 Updated some business processes
 Inform trucking partners of new way of doing business
 Kept employees well informed of business practice
changes
 Employees spent hours entering data manually before
the system went live

7. Sterling TMS connects you to a collaborative logistics network of
carriers, shippers, and customers, providing the tools to automate your
entire transportation management process. All of this is delivered on
demand, which means fewer IT resource requirements, no upgrade
costs, configuration rather than installation, fast, easy connectivity, and
low total cost of ownership.
Sterling Transportation Management System includes:
 Planning and Optimization - Plans shipments and routes efficiently
by consolidating orders into loads, enabling companies to operate
with centralized management while allowing local execution
capabilities.
Execution - Provides shippers with complete visibility into
operations as you execute the transportation plan, while the
Transportation Management System automates complex
processes, including load tendering and contract compliance.

8.  Freight Audit and Payment - Automates transportation
invoice processing and payment approvals to ensure
accuracy, shorten payment cycles, and lower administrative
costs. Invoices are checked against shipment, rate, and
carrier contracts stored online, with payment for unplanned
events negotiated and approved online.
 Inbound Transportation Planning – Provides visibility into
the order and shipment planning process to enable shippers
and suppliers to collaborate throughout the inbound process.
 Analytics and Reporting - Tracks performance and enables
accurate cost analysis using key performance indicators
(KPI’s) so you can continually improve your transportation
operations.
 Sterling TMS Carrier Mobile - Extends access and control of
your fulfillment operations to mobile devices. It enables
carriers to respond to shipment tender requests and provides
real-time status updates from anywhere.

9.  Reduction in administrative costs by 60% through
automated freight payment
 Improved allocation of costs to more accurately reflect
the precise cost of each shipment
 15% reduction in cost per pound of shipment (excluding
cost of fuel)
 Converted more costly less-than-truckload shipments
into full truckload shipments

10.  LTL shipments have decreased by 30%
 Able to track performance of its carriers, allowing them to
identify areas to cut costs and increase inefficiencies.
 Carrier and fuel surcharges are identified up front. Able
to approve/deny accessorial charges which decreases
billing errors.

11.  Next phase is dock & appointment scheduling for
inbound & outbound trucks at their facilities. Right now
it’s first come, first served. Pickup and deliveries will be
scheduled.
 Sargento wants to know when a truck will be on site.
This will increase efficiency. Orders do not have to be
staged or picked until they know a truck is coming in.
Eliminated 35 trucks showing up all at once.