Shoe Carnival

Averitt and Shoe Carnival: A Good Fit

Challenge:

Shoe Carnival needed a provider who was professional and who could offer solutions to improve their supply chain efficiency.

Solution:
• Supply Chain Optimization: third party backhauls
• Flexible, Customized Solutions: non-traditional equipment
• Professionalism: on-time deliveries and sharp-dressed drivers

Results:

• Active third-party backhauls
• Reduced costs
• Optimized delivery routes
• Improved efficiency
• Specialized equipment
• Lower fuel costs
• Professional drivers
• Increased confidence

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Contemporary Children's Clothing Manufacturer

Averitt Outfits Contemporary Children's Apparel Brand with
Improved Speed and Efficiency

Challenge:

Increase customer satisfaction by creating an efficient speed-to-market solution for time-sensitive merchandise.

Solution:
By using its import/export facilities, Averitt took an unconventional
approach geared at avoiding peak port hours and modernized
communications among the manufacturer's supply chain partners.

Results:

• Cut days off shipment transit time
• Significantly reduced cycle time
• Cut inventory costs dramatically

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VF Corporation

Averitt SCM Solution Trims Retailer’s Bottom Line

Challenge:
Streamlining the warehousing and distribution system of Vanity Fair's 14 distribution centers and 30 external suppliers.

Solution:
Averitt now manages the entire process for VF from electronic data exchange to consolidation, cross-dock, and providing direct-to-store delivery.

Results:
Improved visibility for VF's retail stores, better inventory management capabilities, and efficient tracking of inventory throughout the system.

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Summer Classics Home Furnishings

Averitt Furnishes End-to-End Importing Solution from Far East to U.S.

Challenges:

• Unpredictable deliveries 

• Customs delays

• Improper documentation

• Dockside delays

• Inefficient drayage system 

Solution:

Streamline the flow of goods and paperwork with integrated solutions and complete shipment visibility during the entire process.

Results:

• Improved speed to market from 30 days to 23 days, shaving 7 days off the end-to-end import process.

• Streamlined documentation process, eliminating costly detention charges at the ports and improving materials flow.

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Leading Manufacturer of Fiber Optic and Lighting Products
Averitt's Single Source Solutions Deliver Rock Solid Results

Challenge: To manage multiple regional plants and warehouses in a more cost-effective manner. To shorten production times, order-to-delivery times and transit times on international shipments.

Solution:
Single-source transportation solution comprising:
1) Operating interplant dedicated moves and cross-country dedicated truck program
2) Managing exports to Germany and imports from the Far East
3) Handling inbound and outbound LTL and truckload transportation
4) Coordinating time-critical shipments for quick-turn order fulfillment

Results: Streamlined operations, lower costs and faster transit times.

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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Averitt Cooks Up Dedicated Program to Improve Fleet Efficiency

Challenge: Establish a “visible” company fleet without the operating and maintenance costs.

Solution: Averitt’s Dedicated Fleet Management Services.

Results: More time for Cracker Barrel to focus on serving their customers. Less money spent on moving goods.

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Major Food Products Manufacturer
Averitt Sweetens the Role of Transportation Management

Challenge: Lowering costs and streamlining operations.

Solution:
1) Mode Selection/Carrier Management
2) Load Planning/Coordination of Outbound and Inbound Transportation
3) Dedicated Transportation

Results: Significant cost savings and improved margins.

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