Protecting your Freight with Consolidated Shipments
LARGEST U.S. MANUFACTURER OF SLATWALL AND FIBER REINFORCED POLYMER WALL PANELS SAVES THOUSANDS THROUGH CARRIER GUIDANCE FROM JARRETT
Marlite is the leading source for commercial wall solutions with the mission to produce a versatile product that fulfills their customers creative and performance requirements. In 2023, they experienced challenges due to the size of their freight and their primary carrier filing for bankruptcy.Read the case study to learn how Jarrett:
Increased their control of shipments through pool point distribution.
Negotiated and reduced the number of total freight claims.
Provided access to an advanced TMS platform to increase visibility.
Curated custom strategies specific to Marlite and their customers.
For more information on how Jarrett helps create a unique strategy for each of our partners, contact a member of our team.
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Customer
Marlite is the largest manufacturer of slatwall and fiber reinforced polymer wall panels in the U.S. with a diverse selection of innovative interior wall systems. The company has three locations: Dover, Ohio; Arlington, Texas; and Santa Fe Springs, California. As the leading source for commercial wall solutions, Marlite’s mission is to produce versatile panels that fulfill their customers’ creative vision and performance requirements.
The Challenge
Marlite faced significant challenges in 2023 due to the unique characteristics of their freight, which included overlength and fragile items, making it difficult to secure reliable carrier options. Their limited carrier network relied heavily on Yellow, a carrier that ultimately filed for bankruptcy that year, posing a substantial risk for supply chain disruption. Demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement, Jarrett and Marlite collaborated to address controllable factors. Together, they focused on enhancing packaging to make Marlite’s freight more appealing to a broader range of carriers, ensuring a smoother transition and mitigating the impact of potential carrier changes.