Kuehne + Nagel Case Studies

The following case studies feature Kuehne + Nagel services. They are all in PDF file format and require Adobe Acrobat Reader to view. Each file is approximately 200 kb in size.

Altec Lansing
	Consumer Products Transportation Management	Altec Lansing Relies on Kuehne + Nagel for Transportation Needs Truckload management added to LTL & small-parcel services
Ansul
	Industrial Shared Warehousing	Kuehne + Nagel Solution Speeds Order-Cycle for Fire-Protection Equipment Manufacturer Warehouse network enables Ansul to get closer to customers in a faster, more cost-effective manner
AstraZeneca
	Healthcare / Pharma Shared Warehousing	Kuehne + Nagel Helps Optimize Supply Chain, Contributing to $650 Million in Cost Savings Merger of pharma giants requires rationalization of logistics network
Bobcat
	Industrial International Freight Shared Warehousing	Bobcat Avoids Delays With Kuehne + Nagel Postponement Strategy Eliminates 48-72 hours of in-transit time and increases order-to-cash cycle times
Bombay / Bailey Street
	Retail International Freight Shared Warehousing Transportation Management	Kuehne + Nagel Integrated Solution Helps Bombay Company Build a New Brand Fulfillment and delivery efficiency provides service that distinguishes 'Bailey Street' from competition
California Innovations
	Consumer Products Shared Warehousing Transportation Management	California Innovations Partners with Logistics Provider As It Rides Growth Linked to Its Popular Cooler Designs Kuehne + Nagel integrated warehousing and distribution solution drives logistics efficiency while allowing customer to focus on business expansion
Fila
	Consumer Products International Freight	Kuehne + Nagel Helps High-Performance Fila Tune Up Transportation with Visibility & Control Expertise, infrastructure enables earlier control over shipment process, avoiding previously “hidden costs”
Fujifilm Medical Systems USA Inc.
	Healthcare / Pharma Shared Warehousing Service Logistics Call Center Services Global Visibility	Kuehne + Nagel implements failsafe process to get critical Fujifilm Medical equipment parts to hospitals Combines optimization, call center to meet time-critical needs
Man Roland
	Industrial International Freight Shared Warehousing	Integrated Forwarding & Logistics Solution Keeps MAN Roland Printing Presses Rolling Reduces order lead time for Midwest & West Coast customers, with improved inventory accurac
Nortel Networks
	High-Tech Lead Logistics	First Global Lead Logistics Provider Contract Drives Flexibility & Economies for Nortel Networks Solution generates faster cash-to-cash cycle times, increased order visibility worldwide, improved on-time delivery & planning processes
Nortel Networks
	High-Tech International Freight Shared Warehousing	Nortel Networks Leverages “Miami Gateway” to Enhance Customer Service for Latin America Kuehne + Nagel’s integrated capabilities to provide customers with door-to-door service, from manufacturer to final destination
Omron Healthcare
	Healthcare / Pharma Retail Shared Warehousing Valued-Added Services Global Visibility	Omron Healthcare Inc. partners with Kuehne + Nagel and Avicon to unlock RFID's ROI An expedient, cost-effective and efficient RFID solution
Penda
	Automotive Shared Warehousing	Penda Partners with Kuehne + Nagel to Slash Order Turnaround from 20 Days to 72 Hours Multi-client warehouse network gives customer flexibility to adjust product volume at each DC in response to local demand changes
Rheem
	Industrial Shared Warehousing Valued-Added Services	Rheem Adopts Mass-Customization Strategy to Increase Water-Heater Market Share Solution reduces inventory carrying costs by 10% by stocking only basic models that Kuehne + Nagel custom-configures
Roche
	Healthcare / Pharma Dedicated Warehousing	Kuehne + Nagel Helps Roche Slash Operations Costs, Meet Regulatory Requirements Flexible solution supports integration of acquired business
Sun Microsystems
	High-Tech Shared Warehousing Service Logistics Call Center Services Global Visibility	Leveraging Internet to Create Logistics Virtual Network for Critical-Parts Distribution Solution shifts focus from moving parts to moving information
The Home Depot
	Retail Shared Warehousing	Kuehne + Nagel Delivers Expanded Seasonal Solution for The Home Depot Home-improvement giant avoids lease commitments & capital expenditures while reducing out-of-stocks
Wal-Mart
	Retail Shared Warehousing Dedicated Warehousing	Kuehne + Nagel Implements Logistics Solution for World’s Largest Retailer Programs help lower cost, inventory levels and cycle times, while improving shipping accuracy
Xerox
	High-Tech Service Logistics	Smooth Delivery of Critical Parts With No Disruption of Service Transition strategy focuses on staff retention, process improvement
Auto Supplier
	Automotive International Freight Shared Warehousing	Leading Auto Supplier Expands to North America, Leveraging Integrated Logistics Solution Kuehne & Nagel’s door-to-door service from Germany to Canada results in JIT delivery to OEM assembly line for Tier One Supplier
Automaker
	Automotive Dedicated Warehousing Service Logistics	Kuehne + Nagel Implements Logistics Solution to Speed Parts to Automaker’s Canadian Dealers Reduces inventory & cycle time
Automaker
	Automotive Shared Warehousing Service Logistics	Leading Automaker Outsources Operation of Western Canada Parts Distribution Center Relies on Kuehne + Nagel’s Edmonton DC for fast, efficient parts delivery to dealer network
Bio-pharmaceutical
	Healthcare / Pharma Shared Warehousing	Bio-pharmaceutical Company Taps Kuehne + Nagel to Meet Regulatory Requirements & Manage Growth Leveraging solution allowed company to effectively, economically manage rapid growth typical of industry leaders
Candy Maker
	Consumer Products Shared Warehousing	Candy Maker Expands Production, Outsources Logistics as Part of Canada Growth Strategy Kuehne + Nagel provides warehousing solution to support company’s inbound and outbound distribution needs
Consumer Products
	Consumer Products Dedicated Warehousing Transportation Management	Efficient Warehousing and Distribution Supports Consumer Products Company Canadian Growth Kuehne + Nagel solution allows flexible handling of volumes spikes
Contract Manufacturer
	High-Tech Supply Logistics	Contract Manufacturer Drives Down Costs, Increases Service Via Integrated VMI Capabilities Kuehne + Nagel helps convert more than 85% of inventory to VMI, increasing annual inventory turns from 4 to 28
Educational Services
	Consumer Products Shared Warehousing Valued-Added Services Call Center Services	Integrated Call Center, Fulfillment Solution Keeps Pace with Services Company Growth Kuehne + Nagel leverages unique ability to handle order cycle from inbound customer service to warehousing and delivery
Electrical Manufacturer
	Industrial Shared Warehousing	Kuehne + Nagel Consolidates 29 Warehouses into 4, Cutting Cycle Time for Electrical Manufacturer Solution enables leading electrical manufacturer to better manage volatile order cycles
Elevator - Escalator Manufacturer
	Industrial International Freight Dedicated Warehousing Valued-Added Services Global Visibility	Going Up: Manufacturer Relies on Kuehne + Nagel to Grow its Elevator/Escalator Business in Asia-Pacific Highly coordinated process from multiple locations to final delivery
Eyecare Company
	Healthcare / Pharma Shared Warehousing Transportation Management	Integrated Warehousing & Transportation Solution Keeps Leading Eye-Care Company Looking Good Kuehne + Nagel drives improved customer satisfaction through increased inventory & shipping accuracy, cycle time reduction
Forest Products
	Consumer Products Shared Warehousing	Integrated Solution for Paper Company Increases Order Accuracy, Product Quality Kuehne + Nagel leverages unique ability to handle order cycle from inbound customer service to warehousing and delivery
Greeting Cards
	Retail Shared Warehousing Transportation Management	Greeting-Card Giant’s Subsidiary Leverages Power of Public Warehousing Kuehne + Nagel’s flexibility allowed company to control costs, while generating dynamic sales & marketing programs
Industrial HVAC Company
	Industrial Service Logistics Call Center Services Global Visibility	Installation logistics solution lets market leader’s engineers focus on customer service Kuehne + Nagel consolidates parts from multiple vendors, delivers integrated orders to job sites
Major Brewer
	Consumer Products Shared Warehousing Valued-Added Services Call Center Services	Kuehne + Nagel Delivers Closed-Loop Premium-Fulfillment Solution for Major Brewer Solution provides distributors with year-round access to point-of-sale items & cut transportation costs by consolidating shipments
Major Retailer
	Retail Shared Warehousing Transportation Management	Major Retailer Gains Service Excellence, Flexibility From Long-Term Logistics Outsourcing Partnership in Canada Kuehne + Nagel single-source logistics solution combines warehousing, distribution and customs brokerage
National Retailer
	Retail Dedicated Warehousing Global Visibility	National Retailer Partners with Kuehne + Nagel for Rapid Start Up of Four Support Centers Solution improved control and visibility while speeding floor-ready merchandise to stores
Office Equipment
	High-Tech Shared Warehousing	Partnership With Kuehne + Nagel Helps Office Equipment Company Compete in Dynamic Market Based on proven performance, manufacturer recommended Kuehne + Nagel to sister organization
OTC Pharmaceuticals
	Healthcare / Pharma Shared Warehousing	Pharmaceutical Company Partners with Kuehne + Nagel, Reduces Order Cycle Time 50% Moving from large number of DC to fewer, strategically placed public warehouses allowed division to satisfy customer needs faster
Paper Packaging
	Industrial Transportation Management	Centralized Transportation Management Drives Efficiency, Control at Global Paper Packager Transportation management services deliver reduced cost and improved management control & decision making to global company
Pharmaceutical Leader
	Healthcare / Pharma Shared Warehousing Dedicated Warehousing	Pharmaceutical Leader Leverages Long-Term Partnership to Reduce Costs, Increase Service Kuehne + Nagel's flexibility, reliability innovation turns distribution network into competitive advantage in consolidating healthcare market
Power Tool Manufacturer
	Industrial International Freight Valued-Added Services	Leveraging Solution Allowed Company to Effectively, Economically Manage Rapid Growth Typical of Industry Leaders Expertise, infrastructure enables earlier control over shipment process, avoiding previously “hidden costs”
Premium Appliances
	Consumer Products Shared Warehousing	Flexibility, Technology Keys to Success for Premium-Quality Retail Supplier Kuehne + Nagel helps growing retail supplier to Wal-Mart & others leverage technology for more efficient distribution
Professional Association
	Consumer Products Shared Warehousing Valued-Added Services	Major Association Cuts Literature Fulfillment Turnaround From Days To Under 24 Hours Kuehne + Nagel reduces average order turnaround from 3 to 7 days
Shoe Retailer
	Retail Shared Warehousing Transportation Management	Outsourced Distribution Solution Paves Way for Shoe Retailer’s Entry into Canadian Market Kuehne + Nagel integrates warehousing, trans-border & domestic transportation solution to support retailer’s Canadian store network
Supplier to CM
	High-Tech Supply Logistics Global Visibility	Leveraging Kuehne + Nagel’s Supply Logistics Capabilities, Multinational Manufacturer Expands Circuit Business & Becomes “Preferred Vendor” Ability to provide global capability, expertise gives company necessary flexibility to expand and adapt to volatile market trends
U.K. Retailer
	Retail Shared Warehousing Global Visibility	Kuehne + Nagel Helps U.K. Retailer Drive International Supply Chain Initiatives with Right Visibility & Control Tools Expertise, infrastructure enables earlier control over shipment process, avoiding previously “hidden costs”