Rapid Assessment Program:
The goal of CL’s Rapid Assessment Program is to perform a meaningful initial assessment while keeping costs low.

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Key benefits include:

• Quickly evaluate the possibility of finding cost saving opportunities.
• Gauge the opportunity before major commitments (i.e. technology, integration and other consulting services).
• Leverage CL’s very experienced professionals.
• Gain access to state-of-the-art technology.
• Use different program levels to allow for either simple or complex assessments depending on the situation.

Questions answered:

• Is there an opportunity for efficiencies and savings within the area studied (network, inventory, transportation, routing and scheduling)?
• What are the areas of highest opportunity?
• What are the potential savings and/or service opportunities?
• Where should we perform more in-depth analysis?
• Are there implementation activities that we can move forward on now?

Testimonies:

Food Company Identifies Opportunity within their Distribution Network
This study provided a high-level assessment of the distribution network of a major manufacturer. The savings opportunities identified (50% to 60% in total miles) were large enough to assure the organization that a detailed network redesign project was warranted.


Consumer Package Goods Company Identifies Opportunity in their Transportation Network
This company learned there were opportunities to save between 11% - 15% on their total transportation spend, the majority of this coming in the peak period. The most significant savings would be gained by more effective mode selection activities (11%). Pooling points, shipment consolidation and multi-stop routing also provided specific savings.