In 2004 a fast-growing regional retailer of pet supplies realized that its inbound supply chain was limiting growth and reducing profitability. The company invited HA Logistics to implement a supply chain solution using our proprietary Inbound Gateway System. Objectives for the solution were:

• Gain control and visibility of inbound supply from the supplier's dock to the receiving stations.
  
• Assure supplier compliance with purchase orders, shipment schedules, and packing guidelines.
  
• Reach 95% on-time deliveries within the first three months.
  
• Reduce the carrier base from over 70 down to three national carriers.
  

In the first year of implementation, the company will see significant improvement in three critical areas:

• Better utilization of warehouse labor and warehouse space.
  
• Better utilization of inventory.
  
• Long-term reduction in freight expense through LTL consolidation and optimization.