What specific supply chain improvement did Sherwin-Williams achieve at its Reno distribution center, and how was it measured?

Sherwin-Williams achieved an 11% improvement in freight utilization at its Reno distribution center through a partnership with ITS Logistics, an Echo Global Logistics company; this improvement was measured as an increase in the freight utilization rate from 71.7% to 82.7%.

How does the freight utilization improvement at the Reno distribution center benefit Sherwin-Williams' business operations?

The freight utilization improvement has optimized asset deployment, reduced per-unit transportation costs for the paints and coatings manufacturer, and supports its ability to serve West Coast and interior markets while maintaining margins in a competitive industry.

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