CASE STUDY

Driving Efficiency with Data-Driven Hauling Optimization 

THE CHALLENGE

A leading North American customer faced rising costs in its raw material supply chain. Trucking inefficiencies and inconsistent payloads meant:

  • Too many underloaded trucks on the road
  • Wide variation in delivery performance between haulers
  • Higher operational costs and lower supply chain resilience
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    They needed a data-driven solution to uncover hidden inefficiencies and optimize hauling operations at scale.

    The ShigenTech Solution 

    ShigenTech deployed its real-time hauling optimization platform, connecting trucking data with live weight, moisture, and particle size metrics. This technology enabled the client to:


  • Benchmark hauler performance with precision
  • Identify underperforming loads in real time
  • Cluster deliveries into efficiency ranges
  • Model savings scenarios across tonnage, trip time, and rates
  • By turning raw data into actionable insights, ShigenTech gave the client a clear roadmap for improving efficiency and cutting costs.

    KEY INSIGHTS

    Data analysis of 337 loads uncovered:

  • Average load: 24.5 tons 
  • Lowest load: 18.6 tons 
  • 40% of loads below optimal efficiency
  • Top hauler delivered 11% more per trip than the lowest performer
  • Aligning all haulers to best-in-class
would eliminate ~900 trips per year
  • The Impact 

    ShigenTech’s three-dimensional optimization model identified the savings potential across tonnage, rates, and time.

  • Time savings (cutting trips from 2.5 hours to 1 hour) = 60% cost reduction
  • All three levers combined = 72% cost savings
  • Annual savings potential = $2.3M+
  • Quick ROI = $1M+ achievable within months
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    Results 

    By leveraging ShigenTech’s platform, the client achieved:

  • Cost per ton reduced by up to 70%
  • Stronger supply chain resilience with fewer trips and faster turnaround
  • Lower environmental footprint from optimized loads and reduced fuel use
  • A scalable model for efficiency across their full logistics network
  • This case demonstrates how ShigenTech helps customers unlock hidden value through data-driven optimization. 

    By combining real-time insights with advanced modeling, ShigenTech empowers clients to reduce costs, improve resilience, and achieve real business outcomes.

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