Yusen Logistics & D-SAT - Transforming Logistics Operations
Challenge: Modernizing a Global Logistics Leader's Operations
Yusen Logistics Co. LTD, established in 1955, is a renowned leader in logistics and transport management. Over the years, Yusen has expanded its services to encompass a wide range of offerings, including freight forwarding, nationwide distribution, truck transportation, container haulage, warehousing, e-commerce delivery, automotive milk-run, cross-border transport, and more.
However, Yusen faced several challenges hindering its operational efficiency and growth:
Outdated Legacy Systems: Reliance on legacy systems hampered agility and scalability.
Lack of a Single Data Source: Siloed data limited visibility and decision-making capabilities.
Ineffective Software Architecture: Client-specific software implementations created complexities and inefficiencies.
Outdated Business Practices: Traditional logistics practices hindered optimization and standardization.
Yusen's Objectives:
Replace legacy systems with a centralized, integrated platform.
Establish a single source of truth for all data.
Eliminate client-specific software implementations for streamlined operations.
Modernize logistics practices and create seamless integration across all functions.
Standardize workflows and business processes for improved efficiency.
Achieve central management, global control, and local execution.
Solution: D-SAT's Comprehensive Logistics Solutions
To address these challenges, D-SAT partnered with Yusen to implement a suite of integrated solutions:
Transport Management System (TMS): Streamlines transportation planning, execution, and optimization.
Fleet Maintenance System (FMS): Manages vehicle maintenance schedules, repairs, and costs for optimal fleet performance.
Last Mile Delivery (LMD) Solution: Optimizes last-mile delivery operations for enhanced efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Execution: Optimizing Core Operations
These solutions enabled Yusen to optimize and consolidate a wide range of operations, including:
Direct Delivery
Multiple Drop Points
Line Haul
Shuttle Services
Milk-Run Logistics
Cross-Dock Distribution
Cross-Border Transportation
Benefits: Improved Efficiency, Reduced Costs, and Enhanced Decision-Making
The implementation of D-SAT's solutions resulted in significant benefits for Yusen:
Improved Overall Transportation and Distribution: Optimized routes, carrier selection, and load handling resulted in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
Centralized Data Availability: Reduced decision-making time and improved operational agility.
Efficient Asset Utilization: Optimized fleet utilization and reduced idle time.
Results: Global Expansion and Continued Success
Executed by Yusen Singapore, the regional headquarters, D-SAT's solutions are being implemented across Yusen's operations in various countries, including:
Thailand
Indonesia
Philippines
Vietnam
Malaysia
India
Japan
Cambodia
And more...
"D-SAT and Yusen, a partnership driving logistics excellence across the globe."