MEC Case Study - B2B SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTANTS

Mayville Engineering Company (MEC), a rapidly growing leader in the manufacturing industry, operates with hundreds of vendors and twenty manufacturing locations nationwide. As a key supplier to sectors such as the Department of Defense (DOD), automotive, and agricultural equipment sectors, MEC required a robust partner to streamline its complex supply chain. The goal was to leverage their growth and economies of scale to reduce their supply chain budget while transforming logistics into a strategic market advantage. Achieving this required implementing a Transportation Management System (TMS) that could provide end-to-end visibility and control.

Challenge

MEC faced the critical task of benchmarking its transportation spend across all modes of transport while maintaining its Just-In-Time (JIT) manufacturing philosophy. This was essential to uphold its status as a tier-one supplier in highly demanding and regulated industries. The challenge also included:

Enhancing visibility across a fragmented supply chain.
Ensuring seamless coordination with suppliers and manufacturing processes.
Reducing risks and costs associated with a dedicated transportation fleet.

Solution

Rick L. Mueller’s B2B Supply Chain Consultants developed a comprehensive solution tailored to MEC’s needs:

1. Implementation of a Best-in-Class TMS:

Automated MEC’s supply chain from sales order flow through the payment cycle.
Provided real-time visibility and data analytics to monitor and optimize transportation activities.

2. Carrier Selection Optimization:

Streamlined the carrier selection process for MEC’s suppliers to ensure cohesion with manufacturing schedules and cost efficiency.

3. Outsourcing Dedicated Transportation Fleet:

Transitioned MEC’s fleet to an outsourced solution to reduce overhead, minimize risk, and improve cost-effectiveness.

Results

The transformation delivered measurable results:

Cost Savings: MEC realized $400,000 in hard cost savings within the first year, directly impacting the transportation budget.
Enhanced Efficiency: Implementation of a central control tower provided visibility across all facilities, enabling data-driven decision-making.
Strategic Adoption: Soft cost savings and cost avoidance measures were embraced at both the C-suite and operational levels, ensuring long-term tactical and strategic benefits.

By optimizing MEC’s supply chain, Rick L. Mueller’s B2B Supply Chain Consultants turned a logistical challenge into a competitive advantage, solidifying MEC’s market leadership and operational excellence.

Mayville Engineering - Optimizing a Complex Supply Chain