THE CHEMISTRY OF TRUST: Logistics Leaders Reinvent Chemical Supply Chains
assessments. “We were extremely excited to go from our original bronze rating to silver within one year. We’re very proud of this accomplishment,” Lindsey says, adding that they’re working to earn gold in 2025. Trinity also continues as a Responsible Care ® partner, a role it has proudly held since 2009. Through its work with a leading chemical company that provides post- patent crop protection products, Trinity helped the supply chain organization streamline and automate its logistics operations. Employees had been using largely manual processes, which often led to duplicate steps, as well as errors and wasted time. The company needed a transportation management solution that would automate many of these processes and seamlessly integrate with its ERP solution. Management was also looking for insightful analytics that would help it manage change and rein in freight expense. STREAMLINE FOR GROWTH Trinity Logistics leveraged its expertise in freight optimization to provide enhanced data visibility and custom reporting. Through its integrated outsource solution, Trinity stationed a freight management professional on-site to ensure seamlessness in coordinating shipments. By leveraging Trinity’s technology platform and management insight, the company has been able to position itself for greater growth and profitability, while cutting its risk exposure. Among other improvements, on-time pickup performance now tops 97% while on-time delivery stands at 98.1%. Annual spending on LTL shipments has dropped by 8%. “In addition, the analytics generated by Trinity’s system and experts have enabled the company’s salespeople to identify and focus on regions that were generating greater profit because the transportation costs were lower,” Lindsey says. “We’re true partners and like to focus on the big picture and goals of the business. Then, we can offer capabilities
that provide benefits beyond the supply chain. “Along with the technical capabilities Trinity offers, its team members’ dedication and commitment to service help the company stand out,” Lindsey says. “Living our values day-in and day- out is the true reason for our success.” WSI: RAISING THE STANDARD As one of the largest privately held logistics companies in the United States, WSI offers a nationwide distribution network with a global logistics reach. Over the past five years, it added four locations with specialty rooms, such as temperature-controlled storage rooms and containment areas that can store corrosives or toxins. These enable WSI to ensure it transports and stores products
generated multiple ideas for greener solutions across the company, Buber says. By utilizing electric lifts, changing to LED lights, and launching more recycling initiatives, among other efforts, WSI has saved thousands of dollars, which helps it serve clients even more cost-effectively. In recognition of WSI’s ongoing commitment to safety and operational excellence, the company earned Partner of the Year within the Responsible Care ® Program. “It’s the second time we’ve been blessed to receive this honor from our peers,” Buber says. Another WSI initiative, Operation Clean Sweep, focuses on the plastics subsector within the chemical industry. Companies commit to doing all they can to reclaim plastic materials, so they’re kept from waterways or other natural habitats. “It’s a voluntary program, but requires a rigorous audit,” Buber says. “We’re committed to making sure there’s zero loss and that we’re acting as a responsible, faithful steward of the community and environment, while operating safely.” WSI helped a leading producer of advanced polymers and high- performance plastics address operational inefficiencies, inflated storage and handling rates, and an unacceptable rate of shipping errors. Through its
safely and efficiently, Buber says. WSI also continues to enhance its digitalization capabilities. Its transportation and warehouse
management solutions offer robust visibility, planning, tracking, and reporting along with predictive analytics, according to Buber. Another area of focus within WSI is sustainability. WSI earned a bronze accreditation from EcoVadis and is just a few points away from silver. Not only does this place WSI in the top tier of logistics providers, but it has
WSI operates four certified chemical warehouses for public lease across the United States, as well as additional dedicated and private chemical warehouse facilities.
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