Case Studies
Proven results across fulfillment, carrier strategy, and operational optimization. Each engagement is focused on identifying cost savings, improving performance, and strengthening the logistics supply chain
Peak Design – $800k in Fulfillment Savings
Global 3PL optimization and cost reduction across a complex fulfillment network.
Peak Design partnered with FFOA to evaluate and improve their global 3PL strategy, identifying over $800K in total savings, with more than $260K realized in year 1.
Situation
Peak Design was managing a complex global fulfillment operation with rising costs and limited visibility into carrier performance and contract effectiveness.
Approach
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Analyzed carrier contracts and rate structures
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Benchmarked 3PL performance across regions
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Identified cost inefficiencies and redundancies
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Delivered strategic recommendations to optimize the fulfillment network
Results
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Changed 3PL provers
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$800K+ total savings identified
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$260K saved in Year 1
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Improved efficiency across global fulfillment operations
Rho Nutrition – Billing Validation & Fulfillment Control
Comprehensive 3PL audit to validate billing accuracy, strengthen operational controls, and improve cost visibility across a scaling fulfillment network.
Rho Nutrition partnered with FFOA to evaluate fulfillment and freight operations alongside their 3PL provider, ShipDudes, ensuring contract compliance, cost accuracy, and scalable processes to support continued growth.
Situation
As Rho Nutrition scaled, they required greater visibility and control across fulfillment operations to protect margin and ensure billing accuracy.
Challenges included billing inconsistencies, limited validation of small parcel charges, and the need to confirm inventory accuracy and warehouse controls as volume increased.
Approach
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Validated 3PL contracts, pricing structures, and billing alignment
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Reconciled invoices at the order and charge level to ensure accuracy
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Benchmarked freight rates and identified cost variances
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Conducted onsite inventory review and operational controls assessment
Results
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Verified 99.8% billing accuracy across fulfillment and freight invoices
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Identified and resolved minor freight charge variances
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Implemented a monthly invoice and cost verification process to improve efficiency and control
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Strengthened inventory accuracy and warehouse oversight