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 Kingsdown


Kingsdown
Kingsdown Finds Dream Solution in High Tech Fleet Management
Challenge Maximize efficiency and tighten inventory controls while providing premium service in the delivery of high-end bedding products to retailers.
Solution Dedicated contract carriage (DCC) equipped with advanced transportation technology that increases visibility and data access throughout the supply chain.
Results
  • Reduced overall transportation costs
  • Increased on-time delivery rate
  • Enhanced inventory control
  • Improved customer service and key performance metrics
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 Overstack


Overstock
Challenge
  • Increased sales were stressing Overstock.com's existing warehouse space in Salt Lake City, Utah
  • Returns were becoming increasingly complex and costly to manage for east coast customers Logistics solutions:
  • UPS collaborated closely with Overstock.com to develop a returns solution using the UPS facility in Hebron, Kentucky for all east coast inbound/ outbound returns volume
  • Overstock.com and UPS blended world-class returns expertise and technologies, while UPS provided the warehousing, transportation and staff to process tens of thousands of returns each month
Results
  • Enhanced overall customer experience
  • Faster, more accurate returns and exchanges
  • Faster customer refunds and credits
  • Improved efficiency and reduced costs
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