Case Study
Managing a Complex, Multi-Site Transportation Network for a National Aerospace Manufacturer
Alpha Zero Logistics supports ABC Metals as a key transportation partner, managing a high-volume freight network with strict service and temperature-control requirements.
Details
Compay Name: Aero Corp*
Industry: Aerospace
Aero Corp is a U.S.-based aerospace manufacturer supporting commercial and defense programs across North America. Operating more than 15 production and distribution sites, the company relies on a highly specialized transportation network to move components, subassemblies, and finished goods between facilities and to downstream partners.
* The company name has been anonymized for the purposes of this case study.
The Challenge
Aero Corp’s transportation environment presented a unique set of challenges:
- Network Complexity: Freight moving between 15+ sites with varying dock requirements, security protocols, and delivery constraints.
- Mode Diversity: Shipments spanning FTL, LTL, and flatbed — many requiring specialized equipment and handling.
- High Service Sensitivity: Tight production schedules left little margin for delay or error.
- Cost Pressure: Freight spend had grown organically alongside the network, creating inefficiencies and limited cost visibility.
Aero Corp needed a partner capable of managing complexity at scale — without compromising precision or reliability.
Our Approach
Centralized Transportation Management
- Consolidated transportation oversight across all U.S. facilities.
- Established standardized routing guides and carrier selection criteria.
- Created a single point of accountability for freight execution and issue resolution.
Mode & Equipment Optimization
- Matched freight characteristics to the appropriate mode and equipment.
- Reduced unnecessary premium shipments through better planning and scheduling.
- Leveraged flatbed expertise for oversized and specialized components.
Proactive Visibility & Exception Management
- Real-time shipment tracking across all modes.
- Early identification and resolution of potential delays.
- Close coordination with plant-level stakeholders to align transportation with production schedules.
"Alpha Zero understands the operational realities of aerospace manufacturing. Their team brings structure, discipline, and accountability to a highly complex transportation environment."
Results
Through disciplined execution and continuous optimization, Alpha Zero Logistics delivered measurable improvements in both performance and cost:
Cost Reduction
Network optimization and improved mode selection delivered $300K in annual savings without sacrificing service.
Operational Stability
Centralized management reduced site-level disruption and improved consistency.
Stability
The transportation model now supports future volume and facility growth.
Annual Transportation Savings
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On-Time Delivery Performance
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Annual Logistics Savings
The Takeaway
For aerospace manufacturers, transportation is inseparable from production continuity and risk management. By acting as a centralized logistics partner, Alpha Zero Logistics helped Aero Corp simplify complexity, reduce cost, and build a transportation network capable of supporting mission-critical operations.
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