Republic Plastics Chooses On-Demand TMS From LeanLogistics For Transportation Management

LeanLogistics, the leading provider of web-native Transportation Management Systems, announces that Republic Plastics has chosen On-Demand TMS to better manage their transportation, to lower freight spending, and to improve customer service. Republic Plastics is a fast-growing, mid-size manufacturer of disposable tableware. They produce private-label plates, bowls, saucers, and lunch trays that are sold by retailers such as Wal-Mart, Kroger, and Winn-Dixie. Republic Plastics utilized LeanLogistics' Accelerated Benefitprogram, which allows potential customers to use On-Demand TMS for an initial 60-day period with minimum risk and obligation. After the initial 60 days, Republic Plastics saw such real value in the solution, that they have elected to continue using LeanLogistics' On-Demand TMS, and will implement additional functionality, including settlement, volume allocation, and other features.

"With LeanLogistics' Accelerated Benefitprogram, we implemented a leading-edge solution with the functionality we needed, and all within our budget and in just weeks,"said Robert Garner, director of transportation, Republic Plastics. "Rising fuel costs, demanding customers, and ever-tightening carrier capacity make it imperative to implement rigorous transportation cost management and provide collaborative visibility across customer, internal, and carrier touch points. We are very pleased withthe volume allocation 'waterfall' that automatically uses the carrier base more effectively."

"LeanLogistics' Accelerated Benefitprogram brings exceptional TMS functionality to mid-sized business, providing comprehensive solutions, achieving extraordinary cost savings, and reducing risks," said Dan Dershem, president of LeanLogistics. "LeanLogistics' On-Demand TMS lets Republic Plastics streamline operations and saves time to focus on growth."

With shipping volumes projected to triple over the next three years, Republic needed to improve its business procedures for providing shipment status. On-Demand TMS collaborative features provide authorized staff, carriers, and customers different views into the transportation process, reducing the burden on the transportation department. Alternatives to On-Demand TMS had higher costs across-the-board for initial fees, recurring charges, reports, and support. Republic Plastics chose On-Demand TMS to manage outbound transportation from its manufacturing plants and distribution centers direct to retail stores. The software is a comprehensive, web-native Transportation Management System (TMS) solution that fosters collaboration among all trading partners, monitors carrier performance, automates procurement and settlement, and optimizes shipping processes. The on demand model and Accelerated Benefitprogram offered the best choice - rapid implementation at low cost.

About LeanLogistics, Inc.
LeanLogistics meets the latest needs of major shippers of goods with its far-reaching, Web-native Transportation Management System -- On-Demand TMS. Customers reduce their transportation cost and increase efficiency with a typical payback of less than one year - Return on Cash.

Customers select LeanLogistics' On-Demand TMS to optimize shipping, addressing new and old challenges, such as obtaining carrier coverage, managing ever-changing networks, controlling inbound freight, creating continuous-move opportunities, and settling Freight Bills quickly and accurately.

On-Demand TMS is a strategic, end-to-end solution. Its functionality includes: Procurement, Planning and Optimization, Execution Management, Financial Settlement, and a competitive Electronic Marketplace that promotes intense information sharing for synergies that benefit all trading partners.

LeanLogistics hosts its On-Demand TMS in a robust computing environment accessible from any Web browser. Customers maximize ROI with little or no Information Technology (IT) expense. The technology easily integrates with leading ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), and Order Management Systems (OMS).

LeanLogistics' customers include companies such as Unilever, Barilla America, Orange Glo International, Procter & Gamble, PepsiAmericas, and Meijer. LeanLogistics was founded by veterans of transportation and third-party logistics (3PL). It is a privately held corporation with headquarters in Holland, Michigan. For additional information, visit http://www.LeanLogistics.com or call 616.738.6400.