Reducing transport costs and emissions for 3M and their network

With a new way to organise their logistics network, 3M now manages their logistics network dynamically and in real-time, improving their productivity.

Patrick Van De Vyver

Former Head of EMEA’s Logistics Operations

“By using the MIXMOVE software, 3M managed to reduce transport costs by 35% and CO2 emissions by 50%.”

The context

3M used to produce pallets for each customer at the same factory where the goods were produced.

However, with more than 60,000 products, these pallets were irregular and not able to be stacked efficiently for transportation.

Consequently, the trucks and containers were only about 35-45% loaded.

The challenges

Multiple shipping locations to the same customers
Real-time documentation accessibility
Standardising customer-facing processes
Managing stable lead times
Optimising logistics costs

Our solution

Thanks to a close collaboration between MIXMOVE, 3M and DHL, an innovative, autonomous logistics process was devised.

It allowed 3M to manage their logistics network as a dynamic, real-time operation with a focus on optimisation. The software was based on smart algorithms.

The implementation of MIXMOVE X-Dock software made sure that full trucks were now moving cargo between hubs, and customer pallets included goods from all factories.

- 35%

Transport cost reduction

Centralised on a single platform, 3M can now collaborate with all partners.

- 50%

Reduction of CO2 emissions

3M reduced unnecessary deliveries by filling loads to the maximum.

+ 90%

Fill rate of trucks

Instead of loading pallets assigned to only one customer, pallets are loaded chronologically.

+ 10

Years of collaboration

Thanks to a close collaboration, 3M now uses an autonomous logistics process.

Using this solution

Gain visibility and control over your Transportation and Logistics.

What we do

X-Dock

Cross-docking cloud software for hubs of all shapes, sizes and complexities.