Learn how Consus Global helped a global logistics company save money on purchasing wooden pallets.

Opportunity:

The cost of pulp was rising, prompting the customer to explore alternative avenues for materials with a lower investment cost.

Approach:

• Consus gathered design & technical specs for the pallets.
• Conducted new supplier outreach.
• Gathered market intelligence through multiple rounds of RFP.
• Emphasized weight to size ratio in order to honor usability requirements.
• Found 5 suppliers qualified for the final round of negotiations.

Results:

• Created an alternative pallet design, with a lower pulp cost.
• Produced a 3.7% savings on an annual spend of $3.1M.