CASE STUDY
Building a High-Value Strategic Supply Chain Partnership in Tech
How a Global Tech Manufacturer Centralized $2B+ Spend with Exceptional ROI
Through a transformative partnership with Trax, one of the world’s foremost enterprise technology manufacturers now processes over $2 billion in freight spend annually through a highly governed, compliant system—yielding substantial returns. For every million dollars processed through the platform, the company realizes approximately $101,000 in savings—a 10.01% savings rate that dramatically outperforms industry standards.
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$2 billion
annual freight spend managed
10.01%
savings rate
147 countries
supported by the new initiative
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THE CHALLENGE
Complex Global Operations Requiring Rigorous Governance
The technology manufacturer’s global supply chain faced several key challenges:
- Data was fragmented across spreadsheets, making it difficult to gain visibility and insights for strategic decision-making.
- The previous freight audit provider only offered basic data, leading to reliance on instinct rather than actionable insights.
- Lack of standardized data across regions hindered effective RFPs and carrier relationship optimization.
- Without a strong compliance framework, the company struggled to maintain governance over its global freight spend.
THE TRAX SOLUTION
Balancing Rigorous Compliance with Exceptional Efficiency
Trax combined rigorous compliance with advanced data integration to deliver a streamlined, enterprise-grade freight management solution. The solution included:
Highly Governed Freight Audit & Payment Process
A fully audited, transparent process that validates every shipment and charge, maintaining accuracy and compliance while achieving high-speed throughput.
Unified Global Data Platform
A centralized system that consolidates and normalizes transportation data across currencies, units, languages, and regions—enabling fast, accurate reporting across billions in spend.Automated Data Integration & Contextualization
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THE RESULTS
From Data Investment to Nine-Figure Returns
Through its partnership with Trax, the technology manufacturer achieved exceptional, measurable results:
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Cost Savings: Achieved approximately 10.01% savings on processed freight spend, with $101,000 in savings per million dollars processed.
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Operational Efficiency: Managed $2 billion in annual freight spend with high compliance and operational efficiency, balancing thorough audits with exceptional throughput.
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Data Accessibility: Enabled rapid access to consolidated global spend data that was previously impossible to otain, streamlining decision-making.
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Scalable Operations: Managed operations across 147 destination countries, supporting 24 currencies and 14 languages with flexible solutions for region-specific requirements.
- Governance and Alignment: Joint governance and regular alignment meetings ensured direct connection to business objectives and supply chain initiatives.
- Transparency and Collaboration: Full transparency and a verifiable audit trail fostered trust and enabled collaborative problem-solving across teams.
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