Reducing Logistics Costs and Increasing Margins with Owlery + Katana

Companies often struggle with fragmented systems that don’t communicate effectively, leading to higher costs and reduced margins. Common challenges include:

• High Costs and Inefficiencies: The lack of integration between logistics and inventory systems force reliance on costly less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments and inefficient order fulfillment processes.
• Manual Processes: Time-consuming manual tasks not only slow down operations but also increase the likelihood of errors, which can further escalate costs and erode margins.
• Poor Visibility: Without real-time insights into inventory levels, order statuses, and logistics operations, companies struggle to manage their supply chains effectively, leading to stockouts or overstocking.

These issues directly impact a company’s bottom line by inflating operational costs and squeezing profit margins.

The Owlery + Katana Solution

The integration of Owlery and Katana delivers a comprehensive solution designed to cut costs and increase margins:

1. Consolidation and Optimization: Owlery automatically consolidates your orders from Katana, minimizing reliance on LTL shipments. With Katana ensuring precise order data, Owlery can create more efficient shipping plans, further reducing freight costs and improving operational efficiency.
2. Instant and Automated Load Building: Owlery’s automated load-building feature creates optimal shipping plans using competitive rates from trusted providers. Effective consolidation reduces reliance on expensive LTL shipments, directly lowering freight costs and protecting margins.
3. Benchmarking and Analytics: Owlery’s advanced analytics, fueled by detailed order and inventory data from Katana, provide insights into carrier performance, lane efficiency, and cost trends. Companies can benchmark these metrics directly within Owlery to identify areas where costs can be trimmed and operations improved, leading to better margins.
4. Efficient Dock Scheduling: Owlery’s appointment scheduling module, combined with Katana’s real-time order data, ensure that your warehouses are managed seamlessly. You’ll be able to reduce wait times and prevent costly delays (and detention) at loading and unloading. 
5. Operational Efficiency: By automating manual tasks and streamlining processes, Owlery and Katana free up supply chain teams to focus on strategic initiatives. This efficiency enables your business to scale, manage transportation in-house, and drive innovation—all while enhancing your margins.

Real-World Results

The combined strengths of Owlery and Katana offer substantial benefits that directly impact costs and margins:

• End-to-End Supply Chain Management: The integration of Owlery and Katana creates a seamless flow of information across the supply chain, from inventory management to final delivery. This end-to-end visibility helps companies identify and eliminate inefficiencies, leading to lower operational costs and better margins.
• Timely Deliveries: The integration ensures that orders are fulfilled accurately and on time by coordinating inventory levels with transportation schedules. This reliability improves customer satisfaction and retention, which can lead to increased sales and higher margins.
• Scalability: As companies grow, the combined power of Owlery and Katana scales with them. The integrated platform handles increasing volumes and complexity without a corresponding rise in costs, allowing for profitable growth.

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The integration process is straightforward, with dedicated customer success teams ensuring a smooth transition. Companies that have implemented the Owlery and Katana integration report significant reductions in logistics costs and improved inventory management, resulting in better margins. For instance, one beverage manufacturer was able to reduce logistics costs by 30%, resulting in a much healthier bottom line.

Conclusion

The Owlery and Katana integration is a powerful solution for businesses seeking to reduce logistics costs and improve margins. By streamlining operations, enhancing visibility, and enabling data-driven decision-making, this unified platform transforms supply chain management from a cost burden into a competitive advantage.

Ready to see the difference for yourself? Schedule a demo to explore how Owlery and Katana can make your logistics as efficient as they should be, with lower costs and higher margins.