Packaging Optimization Helps Retail Customer Achieve 17% in Cost & Emissions Savings

Case Studies

Challenge

Levi’s goal was to achieve a 40% absolute reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across their supply chain and to optimize ocean container space for more efficient shipping.

Solution

    • Packaging optimization study
    • Logistics optimization study
    • Pilot test proposed solutions
    • Implement savings strategies
    • Recurring sustainability reporting

 

Benefits

  • Eliminated 775 trucks needed for transportation in one year.
  • Reduced distribution center storage space needed by 17%.
  • Achieved 9% savings in packaging fiber.
  • Reduced container space needed by 17%.
  • Emissions were eliminated by 17%.

The customer achieved $3.96 million in supply chain cost savings and avoided 2,538 metric tons of C02e emissions in just one year.

Do you have sustainability targets?

OIA Global’s packaging optimization can elicit lower supply chain emissions.