Case Study: Automotive Supplier Saves $1.2M with Linbis
Let’s break down how visibility, automation, and smart cost control drove this major win.
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🧩 The Challenge
Axis Components ships hundreds of time-critical parts each week to automakers across North America. Their legacy systems resulted in:
- ❌ Lack of shipment cost visibility across locations
- 📝 Manual BOLs and dispatch planning
- 🔁 No centralized carrier performance tracking
- 💸 Freight overcharges going undetected
They needed a scalable, real-time freight solution to regain control.
🚀 The Solution: Linbis Freight Software
With Linbis, Axis streamlined operations across 4 plants and 2 logistics hubs.
🔄 Real-Time Freight Cost Comparison
- System auto-selects best carrier based on service level + cost
- Weekly savings reports emailed to logistics managers
📥 Automated Documentation
- Auto-generation of BOL, packing lists, and customs docs
- Templates tied to client & order type
📊 Centralized Performance Dashboard
- Carrier on-time %, damage claims, and cost-per-lane tracked in one view
- Triggered alerts for SLA failures
💰 The ROI Results v
Axis Components saw measurable ROI within 5 months:
Metric | Before | After | Change |
Annual Freight Spend | $5.6M | $4.4M | ⬇️ -$1.2M |
Manual BOL Errors (per month) | 42 | 4 | ⬇️ -90% |
Carrier SLA Compliance | 76% | 94% | 🔼 +18 pts |
Time to Quote New Shipment | 20 min avg | 3 min avg | ⏱️ -85% |
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📣 Quote from the Client
“Linbis didn’t just digitize our freight — it made our team faster, leaner, and more accountable. We found savings we didn’t even know were leaking.”
— Victor Ramos, Global Logistics Manager at Axis Components
Conclusion automotive freight case study
Axis Components proves that freight software isn’t just for tracking — it’s a profit engine when paired with real data and clear visibility. Linbis helped turn reactive shipping into a strategic advantage.