Texas-based third-party logistics provider (3PL) NT Logistics is helping mid-sized food and beverage companies simplify their shipping processes. They achieve this through a centralized transportation model that combines execution, data analysis, and strategy to improve operational efficiency and optimize costs.
While many 3PLs focus solely on moving goods, NT Logistics has spent over two decades developing a comprehensive strategy. This strategy combines daily logistics management with consulting support, cost modeling, and in-depth data analysis. It's powered by NTelligence, NT's proprietary technology platform, which provides a real-time dashboard personalized to each client's specific key performance indicators (KPIs).
"We bring complete transparency to logistics costs and performance," Lynn Gravley, president and CEO of NT Logistics, said in a press release. "This means clients can make faster, more intelligent decisions with a clear view of what's driving costs and how to minimize them."
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NT Logistics' specialized trucks ensure an efficient and flexible cold chain for the food and beverage industry. Photo: Fleet Owner |
NT Logistics' specialized trucks ensure an efficient and flexible cold chain for the food and beverage industry. Photo: Fleet Owner
Efficiency measured in numbers
NT's approach delivers tangible and sustainable results in the food and beverage industry. In a recent network restructuring project, NT helped a client reduce deliveries by 29.6%, increase pallet weight by 14.1%, reduce transportation distance by 11%, and increase weight per stop by 42%. These improvements were achieved by analyzing ordering behavior, rebuilding the transportation network from scratch, and adjusting delivery frequency to reduce costs and improve service quality.
Detailed data through the NTelligence platform
The NTelligence platform allows brands to track costs down to the cent at the customer, order, and purchase order (PO) level. With this level of detail, clients can make informed decisions regarding surcharges, route density, and pallet optimization. The platform also monitors delivery performance, helping businesses balance cost with service reliability.
NT's approach—combining multi-stop transportation, real-time troubleshooting, and KPI-based accountability—is tailored to the specific needs of the food and beverage industry, where freshness and shelf life are critical. By shortening transportation times and promptly addressing any arising issues, NT helps minimize delays that can affect product quality.
Collaboration for growth and efficiency
Instead of a one-size-fits-all solution, NT customizes its operating model to the specific challenges of growing food and beverage brands. The strategy includes optimizing both inbound and outbound logistics, planning for full truckload (TL) and less than truckload (LTL) shipments, along with reporting profits by customer, route, and product type.
In one collaboration, NT helped a frozen food brand self-manage inbound logistics, reducing raw material costs and saving hundreds of thousands of dollars without disrupting operations.
"Our goal is not to increase the number of shipments, but to build a smarter transportation network," Gravley stated. "We are willing to reduce our revenue to cut costs for our clients because their long-term success is our top priority."
NT Logistics is a Texas-based 3PL with over 20 years of experience in transportation and supply chain management. The company specializes in serving mid-sized food and beverage brands through a centralized transportation model that combines technology, data analysis, and strategic consulting. NT not only handles operations but also works with clients to optimize their networks, control costs, and improve delivery performance. The company's proprietary NTelligence technology platform is the key to achieving these goals.
Gia Han (Fleet Owner)
