Logistics

Every mile matters.
We help you find the ones you don't need.

In logistics, the difference between profitable and unprofitable often comes down to optimization. We build mathematical models that shave miles, maximize utilization, and navigate operational constraints gracefully.


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Risks & Challenges

The margin is in the details, cost savings at scale come from thousands of small decisions made well. The challenge is getting the data and models in place to make those decisions consistently.

Suboptimal Routes & Loads

Every extra mile is money left on the table. Every half-empty trailer is wasted capacity. The math to fix this exists, it just needs to be applied.

Fragmented Data Sources

Your TMS says one thing, carrier data says another, and the actual delivery times don't match either. We focus on constructing strong data foundations first, so that the optimal answers become clear.

From Reactive to Predictive

When an order is going to be late, do you find out after the fact? Understanding why it happened, and preventing the next one, requires robust accurate real-time data.

How We Help

We start by learning from you: understanding your unique constraints, visiting your DCs, and learning how decisions actually get made. Then we build solutions that work in your world, not just on a whiteboard.

Mathematical Optimization

We build optimization models that deliver real savings, at scale. Route optimization, load building, pallet configuration, carrier selection: we translate your business constraints into mathematical models that find solutions humans can't.

  • •Route optimization with time windows and sequencing
  • •Load building that respects weight, cube, and compatibility
  • •Cost minimization across carriers and modes

Data Integration & Quality

Optimization is only as good as the data feeding it. We connect your TMS, WMS, carrier feeds, and operational systems into a unified, reliable foundation so you can trust the inputs and act on the outputs.

  • •Real-time data pipelines from multiple sources
  • •Data quality monitoring and alerting
  • •Single source of truth for operational metrics

Simulation & What-If Analysis

Before you change how you operate, understand what will happen. We build simulation models that let you test scenarios: What if we added a DC? Changed carrier mix? Adjusted promise times?

  • •Network design and DC placement analysis
  • •Service level vs. cost tradeoff modeling
  • •Capacity planning and demand scenarios

Visibility & Performance Analytics

Know what's happening across your network, in real time. We build dashboards that track on-time performance, cost per unit, and utilization, and help you understand why orders are late before customers call to ask.

  • •Real-time shipment tracking and ETA prediction
  • •Root cause analysis for service failures
  • •KPI dashboards for operations and leadership

Our Approach to Optimization

We've built optimization systems for Fortune 25 companies. Here's how we think about the problem.

Logistics optimization isn't just about finding the shortest path. It's about balancing competing constraints: promise times, driver hours, truck capacity, customer preferences, carrier contracts, and dozens of business rules that don't fit neatly into a textbook solution.

The challenge is often twofold: first, constructing an efficient initial state that respect all the constraints (weight limits, compatibility rules, delivery windows). Then, minimizing total cost while still meeting service commitments and sequencing requirements.

We use mathematical optimization techniques (mixed-integer programming, constraint programming, metaheuristics) to find solutions that would take humans weeks to discover, and we do it in minutes. The result? Millions of dollars in savings at scale, from tweaks that appear small to the naked eye but add up across thousands of shipments.

Where optimization delivers the biggest impact:

  • Multi-stop route sequencing
  • Load consolidation and truck fill
  • Carrier and mode selection
  • Appointment scheduling

We Work With Your Systems

Whether you're on Blue Yonder, Manhattan, or a homegrown system held together with spreadsheets and determination, we integrate with what you have.

TMS Platforms

Blue Yonder, Oracle TM, MercuryGate, McLeod

WMS Systems

Manhattan, SAP EWM, Körber, Infor

Carrier & EDI

API integrations, EDI 204/214/990

Telematics & GPS

Real-time location and ETA feeds

ERP Systems

SAP, Oracle, NetSuite order data

Rate Management

Contract rates, spot market feeds

Yard Management

Dock scheduling and trailer tracking

Custom & Legacy

Proprietary systems and databases

How We Work

1

We start at your side, not at a computer

We'll walk your distribution centers, watch loads get built, talk to dispatchers and planners, and understand the constraints that don't show up in system documentation. The best optimization respects how work actually gets done.

2

We quantify the opportunity before we build

Not every optimization project is worth doing. We analyze your data to identify where the savings actually are, whether it's route miles, carrier spend, or load utilization. And we're honest if the juice isn't worth the squeeze.

3

We build solutions your team can trust and maintain

We don't just hand over a black box. We make sure your team understands how the models work, when to trust them, and when to override them. When we're done, you're not dependent on us. You're empowered.

Ready to find the miles you don't need?

We're Cincinnati-based, and we know the logistics landscape here. Let's talk about where optimization can move the needle for your operation.

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