Case Study: Empowering Customer Experience with Modern Data Stack and Tableau Cloud Integration

Katherine Wroth • January 24, 2025

Industry Challenge


In today’s logistics landscape, companies face hurdles such as fluctuating customer demand, rising costs due to inflation, and supply chain disruptions. To stay competitive, logistics providers must prioritize cost reduction and service quality. This entails adopting modern tools to offer customers greater visibility into their operations and associated costs. By leveraging analytics and enhancing transparency, companies can improve efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.


ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ Specific Challenges


ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, committed to customer satisfaction and operational excellence, encountered significant challenges:


  • Customer Satisfaction: Customers demanded frequent and accurate visibility into supply chain operations, affecting our Net Promoter Score (NPS) and trust.


  • Poor Visibility: Inadequate visibility across the supply chain caused delays and eroded customer trust, hindering proactive decision-making.


  • Metric Visibility and Transparency: Limited visibility and manual metric calculations hindered meaningful insights and continuous improvement.


  • Customer Communication/Working Relationship: Numerous inquiries strained resources, necessitating streamlined touchpoints and proactive communication.


Feedback from clients underscored the urgency to revamp reporting and analytics for improved transparency and alignment with customer expectations.


Solution: Modernizing Data Stack and Analytics Strategy


To address these challenges, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ revamped its data stack and analytics strategy:


  • Snowflake Implementation: Consolidating data into one platform improved visibility and decision-making speed across the supply chain.


  • Tableau Cloud Partnership: Leveraging Tableau's embedded analytics product and APIs enabled seamless integration of dashboards into the customer-facing portal, providing real-time insights.


Driving Value for Our Business and Our Customers


  • Transparent Cost Breakdown: By providing customers with transparent cost breakdowns, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ enabled informed pricing decisions tailored to different channels and partners.


  • Streamlined Communication: Improved visibility and collaboration streamlined business planning and cost forecasting, enhancing decision-making and alignment.


  • Elevated Customer Experience: Self-service capabilities and responsive inquiries improved NPS scores, enriching overall customer experience.


  • Revenue Growth: Enhanced offerings led to a 13% increase in close rate, equating to an estimated $20M to $30M in new business annually.


  • Prevention of Missed Opportunities: Prior deficiencies in reporting tools and visibility potentially cost $75M annually. Feedback from prospects highlighted areas of improvement, emphasizing the importance of customer-focused metrics.


By addressing these challenges and leveraging modern technologies, ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ not only enhanced its own operations but also empowered its customers to thrive in a dynamic logistics landscape.


About ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½ ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Centers

At ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½, we solve challenges and build solutions that drive transparency, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.


If you'd like to streamline your supply chain or elevate your customer experience, contact us today for a complimentary supply chain consultation with a seasoned 3PL expert.

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