Optimize 3M’s network to reduce costs and increase efficiency
4 of 5 of the top CPG brands use Flexe to boost supply chain flexibility.
See 3M + Flexe network optimization model below.
$19M
capital cost savings over three years
50%
reduction in new facility ramp-up time
124%
ROI when partnering with Flexe
3M Distribution Centers + Flexe Dynamic Capacity Program
Relieve capacity constraints fast. Leverage qualified operators within 25 miles of 3M’s existing DCs.
- No CapEx or term agreements. Scale up or down as needed.
- Pay only for square feet required.
- Activate in weeks vs. months.
3M Distribution Centers + Flexe Dynamic Distribution Program
Reduce transportation costs and retail partner stock outs with additional regional distribution centers. Leverage qualified operators in optimal markets.
- Reduce or eliminate transportation legs.
- Unify inventory management across all Flexe sites.
- Launch high volume, high complexity distribution operations fast.
Flexe solves common CPG challenges
Flexe Distribution
Reduce transit times by 80%
A CPG manufacturer optimized its capacity and distribution with Flexe—without investing significant CapEx on new fixed facilities. Flexe supported five business divisions nationwide across ten product categories—and reduced transit time to Canadian partners by 80%.
Flexe Capacity
Save 300%+ on storage
A CPG company partnered with Flexe to dynamically expand and contract warehouse capacity from production staging to store distribution. The result: 300%+ storage savings.
Flexe Distribution
Accelerate distribution and sales
A food and beverage company added four distribution centers to mix, sort and distribute products to 60+ regional DCs. It moved 350+ additional truckloads to market weekly. The result: expanded production, reduced stockouts and ultimately increased sales by millions of dollars.
