Crane 1 saves $108K on small parcel freight costs while staying with their incumbent supplier after partnering with ERA Group.
Crane 1 Saves $108K thanks to ERA Group's small parcel freight specialists
ERA Group's experts helped Crane 1, a leader in crane services, save on small parcel freight costs via improved supplier negotiations and operational adjustments.
Crane 1 operations span more than 24 locations in 14 states. After being acquired by a private equity firm in 2021, the company sought to reduce its expenses. ERA Group's experts analyzed the company's expenses and found a potential for savings across small package freight.
Since leaders at Crane 1 hoped to stay with their current supplier, ERA's experts negotiated a 30% rate reduction in small parcel shipping costs. In looking at the way the company engaged the incumbent shipping supplier, ERA was able to recommend operational changes in package designation and shipping speeds, resulting in an additional $8K in savings.
Read our latest case study to learn more about how Crane 1 was able to to lift $108K to their bottom line thanks to ERA.
"The ERA shipping expert identified actionable changes and worked with us in partnership to implement them throughout our company. In addition to meaningful savings, our engagement with ERA enhanced the executive team’s knowledge of small-package freight and reinforced the cost focus throughout the company." [Justin Roberts, Chief Operating Officer at Crane 1]
Our case study examines how a leaning crane service partnered with ERA Group to reduce their small parcel freight expenses.
