Client Case Studies

Case Study 1:

Client: Fortune 500 Consumer Goods Manufacturer
Scope: End-to-end logistics consulting to audit and streamline global supply chain
Highlight: $22M annual savings identified in first 18 months

Challenge:
The company’s global supply chain had grown fragmented through years of acquisitions. They weren’t seeking brokerage but needed a full operational audit to reduce cost and increase efficiency across multiple carriers and regions.

Solution:

  • Conducted a 90-day logistics audit across 6 divisions and 20+ carriers

  • Implemented network redesign for DCs and routing guides

  • Created KPI dashboards to track costs and performance in real-time

  • Advised on RFP strategy and negotiated new carrier contracts (kept incumbent carriers, reduced cost)

Results:

  • $22M in projected annual savings without changing providers

  • 14% reduction in average transit time

  • Executive team adopted Fortio’s strategy company-wide

Extended Review:
"We didn’t need another broker — we needed clarity. Fortio’s consulting restructured our supply chain in a way even our internal team hadn’t considered. Fortio’s insight shifted our entire approach. They respected our scale, challenged assumptions, and delivered a roadmap that paid for itself in weeks." – VP of Supply Chain

Case Study 2:

Client: Regional Food Distributor
Scope: Consulting engagement leading to 4PL management
Highlight: 20% cost reduction, full operations takeover at flat fee


Challenge:
The distributor relied heavily on multiple brokers, leading to unpredictable costs, missed deliveries, and strained customer relationships. Their internal staff was overwhelmed managing quotes, tracking, and disputes.

Solution:

  • Performed cost-to-serve analysis of existing brokerage model

  • Designed transition plan to a 4PL structure — flat monthly rate instead of broker margins

  • Implemented carrier vetting program and centralized dispatch

  • Cross-trained client’s internal staff to focus on customer-facing tasks rather than freight management

Results:

  • 20% reduction in total freight spend (year one)

  • 35% improvement in on-time performance

  • Client retained Fortio for ongoing 4PL services post-consulting

Extended Review:
"We came in just wanting advice. We left with a full partner who runs our freight better than we ever could. What impressed us most was the no-pressure approach. Fortio showed us the numbers, helped us choose, and then executed flawlessly. The flat-rate model is saving us hundreds of thousands a year." – Director of Operations

Case Study 3:

Client: Scaling DTC E-Commerce Brand
Scope: Consulting that evolved into long-term operational partnership
Highlight: 2x order volume capacity without extra headcount


Challenge:
The brand’s rapid growth created chaos in fulfillment, with inventory scattered across 3PLs and shipping costs eating into margins. Leadership wanted a neutral consultant to assess options before committing to new partners.

Solution:

  • Mapped full supply chain and built cost scenarios for growth projections

  • Recommended hybrid fulfillment model (split between regional 3PLs)

  • Negotiated carrier contracts and introduced automation tools for order routing and customer notifications

  • Later engaged Fortio for quarterly strategy reviews and training for ops team

Results:

  • Doubled order volume handling within one year

  • Cut average shipping cost by 15%

  • Reduced customer complaints by 40% during peak seasons

Extended Review:
"Fortio didn’t just fix our logistics — they gave us a framework to grow into the company we wanted to be. We started with a three-month engagement and ended up with a long-term partner. Fortio helped us mature our operations without losing our scrappy culture." – Co-Founder