Benefit case study: DAT enables $1.5M in cost savings for Henkel
Nucleus Research examines how Henkel used DAT iQ benchmarking, forecasting, and contract strategy to avoid $1.5M in transportation costs.
How did DAT iQ help Henkel reduce transportation costs?
Henkel used lane-level benchmarks, peer comparisons, and volume trend analysis from DAT iQ to strengthen contract negotiations and secure approximately $1.5M in annual cost avoidance.
What contract strategy improvements were driven by DAT’s market intelligence?
DAT’s forecasting and trend visibility enabled Henkel to design a gain-share/pain-share model with mid-year rate and volume reviews, increasing flexibility and reducing exposure to market swings.
How did DAT improve budgeting accuracy for Henkel’s logistics team?
Forecasting capabilities provided a shared reference point for expected rate movement, allowing finance and logistics teams to align annual budgets with market conditions and reduce variance between planned and actual spend.
What best practices maximized Henkel’s value from DAT iQ?
The logistics team established recurring governance cadences with DAT, validated internal data mappings, and leveraged DAT account expertise—turning the platform into an active sourcing input rather than a static benchmark.
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