Case study: How ASICS transformed their logistics operations the kaizen way with Trimble
The world-renowned Japanese athletic footwear and apparel company, ASICS, operates under the philosophy of “kaizen”—a dedication to “continuous positive movement.” This commitment to continuous improvement led them to address major complexities in their European logistics, particularly managing explosive growth, new omnichannel transport requirements and a demanding manual freight invoicing process.
Manually managing and verifying the costs for their high volume of annual shipments was straining resources and limiting visibility. ASICS realized they needed a scalable, global freight audit solution to serve as a ‘one single source of truth’ for accurate, centralized cost data. They chose Trimble Freight Audit for its extensive knowledge of intricate VAT regulations, its comprehensive carrier connections and its customizable solution design.
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Transforming workflows into strategic assets
The cornerstone of the challenge was a time-consuming manual workflow, characterized by varied invoicing processes by carrier, which resulted in data errors and delays for the Accounts Payable team. Freight Audit replaced these manual steps with a standardized and automated system for invoice processing, cost coding, and audit control. This fundamentally streamlined operations and provided access to crucial, accurate data.
The impact was immediate. The automated system led to significant time savings, allowing ASICS to redirect valuable full-time equivalent (FTE) resources to more strategic, proactive initiatives. Crucially, the transformation empowered faster and more informed strategic analysis. ASICS now benefits from 70% faster analysis of daily logistics costs.
The solution didn't just automate tasks; it transformed the quality of data and insight, shifting ASICS from a reactive approach to a proactive, data-driven supply chain.
“The strategic move to implement Freight Audit was about much more than processing invoices. We wanted to transform our logistics into a truly 'sound' and intelligent system. It needed to reflect our commitment to kaizen and our need for accurate data to make fact-based decisions, reinforcing our core values of continuous improvement.”
— Michael Gryszko-Prattes, Director of Distribution and Business Transformation & Innovation, ASICS Europe B.V.
Next step on the track
Read the full case study to learn how Freight Audit provided ASICS with the expertise and technology to transform their operations, giving them confidence at every turn for their logistics strategy. Or, contact our team to set up a demo.
