Mode Optimization Delivers Over $380K Savings and CO₂ Reductions

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Industry

  • Manufacturing

SERVICES PROVIDED

  • Consulting
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Xonar

The Challenge 

A global manufacturer had been moving products predominantly by air freight, resulting in high transportation costs and emissions. BridgeNet (BNS) was engaged to identify opportunities to convert appropriate air freight shipments to ocean freight while maintaining service performance and supply continuity. 

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The Solution 

BNS initiated a detailed study to compare historical air freight spend with contracted ocean LCL rates and lead times over a six-month period. The analysis focused on high-volume, heavy-weight air lanes to identify a potential modal shift that would decrease cost and maintain expected delivery requirements. 

Working cross-functionally with suppliers, planners, and logistics procurement teams, BNS and the customer implemented a structured conversion plan that included: 

  • Temporary inventory increases to cover the lag between air and ocean lead times 

  • Savings calculations adjusted to account for inventory carrying costs 

  • Updated lead times in SAP to reflect new transit schedules 

  • No change required to existing loading schedules 

The initiative ensured operational readiness and alignment across functions before full implementation. 

The Results 

  • Over USD 380,000 savings in Year 1 

  • Reduced CO₂ emissions through lower air freight usage 

  • Savings and compliance tracked via Xonar Analytics for ongoing performance visibility 

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