Case studies
Transformative improvements in logistics intelligence and operational decision-making
“We decided to partner with Uber Freight on AI to elevate our data analytics as our operations were getting more and more sophisticated. Insights AI is becoming one of the enablers to enhance getting to that goal of becoming the preferred supplier for our customers.”
– Tatiana Martinez, Vice President of North America Customer Service and Logistics at Colgate-Palmolive
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Using PTP, Eaton boosts customer experience by providing easy access to the portal. Eaton’s customers can check shipment status 24/7 in real-time at their convenience, enhancing peace of mind.
"Uber Freight Shipping has been a game-changer for us. The platform is fast and intuitive and we can now quickly compare quotes, secure reliable capacity, and track everything in real-time. It’s freed up our team to focus on our core business, and has helped us budget more effectively.”
— Daniela Villa Alvarado, Supply Chain Specialist, Hart Print
This backhaul utilization project, in particular, is helping the company identify priority vendor lanes, reduce lead times, and boost driver efficiency. This project alone is expected to increase backhaul revenue by millions this year. It’s also one of six process improvement plans currently in motion with similar outcomes and savings.
“Our team needed to get more creative and proactive in how we move our freight. Leveraging a modern TMS that could improve cost savings, shipment tracking and consolidation is what drove us to Uber Freight. Our goal as a company is to not just efficiently book freight with our carriers, but book our freight in the best possible way.”
-Matthew McKinney, Director of Logistics and Distribution at Leaf Home
By having Uber Freight as a managed transportation service provider, the company has gained multiple benefits: better visibility into shipment data; enhanced service levels; and cost-saving opportunities through route optimization.
“In the past, we’ve had to follow up with customer representatives numerous times through email or phone to correct errors, which created additional expenses in lost time and labor. Now, our team makes fewer mistakes when filling out and uploading documents—and even when we do slip up, it’s very easy for us to rectify.”
– Jon England, Warehouse Operations Specialist at Fully
A company partnered with Uber Freight’s Consulting team to better understand the impact of packaged goods on the network and how to best retool its design, resulting in a roadmap to save over $16 million over two years.
Uber Freight’s Consulting team worked closely with the beverage distributor’s leadership team and their outsourced logistics partner, helping facilitate a smooth, natural transition process for implementation. As a result, the company’s primary distribution facility experienced dramatic improvements in storage efficiency and stock replenishment. Over the course of their partnership with the Consulting team, the distributor saw its facility’s UPH jump by 47%. Strategic adjustments in staffing also led to lower equipment costs overall, helping the leadership team optimize their on-site operations and processes for long-term success.