Redwood, recognized as one of the rapidly growing Fourth Party Logistics providers in North America, proudly unveils the outcomes of its dynamic partnership with IEWC, a globally acclaimed distributor of wire and cable products. IEWC’s commitment to enhancing its transportation management operations led to the collaboration with Redwood, aligning with its strategic goal of integrating a Transportation Management System into their existing Enterprise Resource Planning technology and workflows.
Facing flexibility challenges, IEWC embarked on a quest for an optimized TMS solution, specifically seeking a TMS integrator well-versed in the Oracle Transportation Management platform. Redwood emerged as the preferred partner, offering a seamlessly integrated solution that harmonizes with IEWC’s systems and processes, driven by Redwood’s flexible approach and proven expertise.
Gregg Mollen, Senior Global Logistics Manager at IEWC, expressed the impact of the collaboration, stating, “Our partnership with Redwood has played a pivotal role in elevating our transport management operations. The integration of their TMS and OTM knowledge with our existing ERP technology ensures optimal flexibility and complete visibility across all our locations, enabling us to better serve our diverse customer base efficiently.”
Redwood’s expertise in evaluating existing software and processes facilitated the implementation of a fully integrated solution using RedwoodConnect™, OTM, and top-tier freight management practices. This structured approach resulted in optimized carrier utilization, cost reduction, and enhanced carrier effectiveness, particularly in Less than Truckload shipments where inefficiencies are commonly observed.
Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer at Redwood, highlighted the transformative impact of integrating cutting-edge technology into supply chain operations. He stated, “Redwood’s collaboration with IEWC underscores the power of integrating cutting-edge technology into supply chain operations. By leveraging RedwoodConnect™, OTM platform expertise, and industry-leading freight management practices, we have revolutionized IEWC’s traditional logistics solutions.”
IEWC has experienced significant savings, strengthened carrier relationships, and ensured accuracy in freight audit and payment processes. The open ecosystem provided by RedwoodConnect™ enables IEWC to maintain tech stack flexibility and seamlessly integrate OTM and ERP systems with any future supply chain technology providers.
About Redwood Logistics
Redwood Logistics, a leading logistics platform company, and modern 4PL headquartered in Chicago, has provided solutions for moving and managing freight for more than 21 years. The company’s diverse portfolio includes digital freight brokerage and flexible freight management all wrapped into a revolutionary logistics and technology delivery model—Logistics Platform as a Service. LPaaS utilizes an open platform for digital logistics that empowers shippers to seamlessly mix and match partners, technologies, and solutions into their unique digital supply chain fingerprint. Redwood connects a wide range of customers to the power of supply chain management, technology, and the industry’s brightest minds. For more information, visit www.redwoodlogistics.com.
About IEWC
IEWC is a global distributor of wire and cable products, manufacturer of custom fiber assemblies, and provider of value-add solutions that advance a connected world. As a partner to thousands of companies in a wide array of manufacturing and infrastructure industries, IEWC has been an entrusted partner supporting customer supply chain, logistics, and product quality initiatives for over 60 years. IEWC is an employee-owned company with locations in 11 countries with divisions in North America, Asia, and Europe.