HAND-IN-HAND: from China to Iowa
Company Size
1,000+
Region
- America
- Asia
Country
- China
- United States
Product
- Ruan Certified Brokerage Services
- Celtic Marine
Tech Stack
- Logistics Management Software
- Freight Management System
Implementation Scale
- Enterprise-wide Deployment
Impact Metrics
- Cost Savings
- Customer Satisfaction
- Productivity Improvements
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
- Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Applicable Industries
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Facility Management
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Fleet Management
- Supply Chain Visibility
Services
- Cloud Planning, Design & Implementation Services
- System Integration
About The Customer
Ashley Manufacturing Corporation is a company that recently purchased three industrial presses from China, which needed to be transported to their new manufacturing facility in Oelwein, IA. The company specializes in industrial molding and has a significant presence in the manufacturing sector. The new facility in Oelwein is expected to create more than 125 jobs, indicating the company's growth and expansion plans. Ashley Manufacturing Corporation partnered with Celtic Marine for marine transit and Ruan Certified Brokerage Services for the over-the-road portion of the transportation, leveraging their expertise in logistics and transportation management.
The Challenge
The challenge was to move 53 oversized crates, containing the components of three heavy industrial presses, weighing a total of more than 3 million pounds, from a barge in East Dubuque, IL, to a new manufacturing facility in Oelwein, IA. The project required meticulous planning and coordination due to the massive weight and size of the crates. Additionally, the project faced a dilemma on the first day when it was discovered that the crates consistently weighed more than listed on the invoice, necessitating immediate adjustments to the equipment and logistics plan.
The Solution
Ruan Certified Brokerage Services partnered with Celtic Marine to handle the over-the-road portion of the transportation project. They worked closely with several partner carriers, Ashley Industrial Molding, and dock management to ensure a safe, efficient, and cost-effective plan to move the presses. Ruan's proactive approach involved identifying potential problems before the project started and coordinating assets from across the country. On-site management was crucial for the project's success, allowing for real-time adjustments and problem-solving. When the crates were found to be heavier than listed, Ruan's contingency plan was executed, involving the coordination of a truck from Michigan to carry the heaviest crates, ensuring the project continued without significant interruption.
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