Broussard Logistics lowered the LTL transportation expenses of this business by 4%.
Company Highlights
7,500
approx. inventory
13 stores
across U.S
$70 million
annual sales
About the Company
The founder and his son started the company in 1975 with one store and minimal inventory in San Antonio, Texas.
Still family owned and operated, the company has grown annual sales from $180,000 its first year to more than $70 million today.
Each store carries an extensive inventory
drawn from a total company inventory that
exceeds $10 million and occupies more than
400,000 square feet of showroom and
warehouse space.
The Challenge
Optimize transportation logistics to lower transportation costs.
Skyrocketing fuel costs threatened this Restaurant Supply Retail Store’s long-time commitment
to its customers of surpassing their expectations with superior customer service and affordable,
high-quality products that last.
Solutions
Initially, Broussard only processed the company’s LTL freight bills, but has expanded its services to produce better efficiencies and more savings.
Broussard’s bill-paying service allows the company’s accounting department to write one weekly check for transportation charges rather than cutting a check to each individual trucking company, which has led to a weekly reduction of five hours in labor costs.
Through Broussard’s Web site, the company can generate rate quotes, complete bill of ladings, and monitor freight expenses.
Lowered LTL transportation expenses by 4%
Weekly reduction of 5 hours in labor costs
Negotiated better rates with the trucking companies used most often.
Freight Bill Audits to ensure accuracy
Broussard allowed the business to maintain a competitive edge and remain positioned at the top of the Texas restaurant supply industry.
