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Transportation Management System Selection Conducted a formal TMS software package selection, guiding HP to select the best TMS for their business needs. Constructed future state design with estimated savings of $24M per year. Thomas Phelps was selected to be Project Manager for "the most complex i2 TMS implementation ever attempted."
Logistics Cost and Service Optimization Conducted a logistics evaluation process for the largest record company in the U.S. The project simplified the carrier structure for all WEA distribution centers and produced a 15% reduction in annual logistics costs.
Reverse Logistics Process Assessment Analyzed the international reverse logistics operation of the world's largest manufacturer of computer hard drives. Pinpointed problem areas related to returns and refurbishment (which Seagate management had attempted to do, but could not), and developed recommendations for reducing cycle time by more than 50%.
Process Improvement Led large group of Nissan personnel through process improvement. Conducted facilitated sessions and documented current state processes and problems, conducted visioning sessions and guided future state design, developed root cause analyses and solution recommendations, and established key performance metrics.
Conducted an assessment of the international supply chain of this electric guitar and amplifier company, including manufacturing in China and Japan. Developed recommendations to reduce manufacturing lead time by 50%.
Reduced the number of carriers by 75% for this major supplier to Home Depot, and produced a 12% reduction in annual transportation costs.
Point.360 www.point360.com Determined and implemented several cost reduction initiatives in a turnaround situation. This was a shared savings (a.k.a. contingency) project where Alloquor was paid a percentage of the proven savings.
Transportation Management System Implementation Led a large project team through conceptual design and pilot configuration in the implementation of i2 Technologies Transportation Manager and Optimizer. Design included integration to SAP and a WMS (Warehouse Management System), as well as process and organizational change requirements.
Reverse Logistics Process and Systems Improvement The failures of a major third-party logistics company had virtually shut down EZ Rack's operations, which provide green reverse logistics services at 3000 Lowe's and Home Depot stores nationwide. Alloquor quickly helped "stop the bleeding", replaced the faulty 3PL with good companies, and implemented major process improvements to the operations. Alloquor also designed, developed and implemented a custom reverse logistics computer system that facilitated proper reverse logistics processes for 55 transportation and warehousing locations across the US.
Vehicle Logistics Cost Reduction Helped resolve problems that encompassed the entire U.S. vehicle logistics operation. Conducted methods improvement analysis that saved Mazda $1.3 million in annual transportation costs by determining the most cost effective methods of shipping all Mazda automobiles to its US dealers.
Supply Chain Strategy This computer electronics company was being challenged by fast growth. Alloquor assessed the current supply chain problems, developed recommendations for long-term supply chain strategy, and implemented near-term tactical improvements.
Inventory Management Assessment La Curacao ranks among the top 100 electronics and appliance retailers in the U.S. Alloquor analyzed current inventory management practices and provided numerous recommendations for controlling and reducing inventory.
Increase Supply Chain Performance Helped this international standards organization to solve problems with international shipments that were suffering delays because of customs issues.
Logistics Cost Reduction and Methods Improvement Identified
areas of process improvement and cost reduction. One of Alloquor's
suggestions was implemented before the final report was even presented,
Transportation Management System Selection Evaluated US West's shipping requirements to determine if there was a business case to justify purchasing a tier-one Transportation Management System to optimize its shipment activities.
Transportation Management Systems Assessment Developed a business case for utilizing a TMS, including how to make transportation a profit center rather than a cost center, for this fifth largest printer in North America.
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Hewlett-Packard Company
Warner/Elektra/Atlantic (an AOL Time Warner company)
Seagate Technology
Nissan North America
Line 6
Custom Building Products
Compaq Computer Corporation
EZ
Shipper Racks
Mazda Motor of America
ATEN
International
La Curacao
ASTM International 
Keyes
Fibre
US
West Telecommunications (now Qwest)
Wallace Computer Services
(now RR Donnelley)