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How MP Consol Helped a Regional Furniture Retailer Reduce Logistics Costs by 23% Background

A regional retailer importing luxury furniture from Europe faced rising logistics costs and inconsistent transit times.
 They needed a stable, predictable shipping partner — especially for fragile items.
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Challenges

  • High freight costs due to inconsistent shipment sizes
  • Frequent damage due to poor packing at origin
  • No visibility on sailing and unstuffing status
  • Unpredictable ETAs affecting retail floor planning
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Solution by MP Consol

  • Introduced weekly consolidation planning
  • Optimised grouping of bulky items to reduce CBM cost
  • Reinforced packing method with specialised handlers
  • Provided online visibility for shipment status
  • Allowed the retailer to schedule sales launches more accurately
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Results

01
23% reduction in total logistics cost
02
Lower damage incidents (previously 8%; down to 1.5%)
03
Improved operational planning for in-store launches
04
Better stock turnover due to predictable arrivals
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Client Feedback

“Working with MP Consol improved our confidence in importing high-value furniture. Their handling quality and transparency made a huge difference to our overall operations.”
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“Working with MP Consol improved our confidence in importing high-value furniture. Their handling quality and transparency made a huge difference to our overall operations.”
Customer Name
“Working with MP Consol improved our confidence in importing high-value furniture. Their handling quality and transparency made a huge difference to our overall operations.”
Customer Name
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