15 couriers, 150 locations, two failed pilots: standardizing the last mile on one platform.
A specialized distributor whose product mix ruled out the easy options. Off-the-shelf courier networks couldn't handle the freight, and two national platforms had already tried and failed, leaving the team with no clear path to a single, scalable delivery partner.
The Problem
With over 150 distribution locations nationwide, this distributor of security products and commercial AV technology managed delivery through a fragmented network of 15 to 20 local couriers. No two locations shared the same workflow, and visibility across the network was essentially nonexistent.
The product mix added a constraint: large-format cargo like commercial televisions, AV systems, and security hardware needed cargo van capacity and professional handling that standard couriers couldn't reliably provide. Two vendor evaluations had already failed, one on service quality and one on its inability to handle these oversized, heavy shipments, forcing the team to maintain multiple manual carrier relationships with no consolidated data.
The Solution
After a competitive evaluation, DispatchOne was selected for its combination of cargo van capacity, national network coverage, and enterprise-grade visibility. An enterprise MSA was established, with 20 founding locations live in the initial rollout.
The rollout is built for scale. Orders are entered manually today, which limits throughput, but an API integration with the company's SAP ERP is underway. Once live, it will automate order creation across all 150+ locations and unlock the full order potential the network can support, with an expected 3 to 5x increase in volume without adding headcount. The platform also consolidates billing, provides real-time visibility, and supports new-market expansion with no platform work per site.
150+
Locations Under Enterprise MSA
20+
Locations Live at Launch
3
National Platforms Evaluated; Only Dispatch Handled Large-Format Freight
10,000 lbs
Cargo Van Capacity for AV and Security Equipment
What the Partnership Looks Like
Enterprise MSA covering 150+ locations nationwide
Cargo van fleet for large-format commercial AV, security systems, and oversized freight
Selected after competitive pilot; two competitor platforms evaluated and ruled out
SAP ERP integration underway; expected to drive 3 to 5x volume growth post-launch
“We had 15 to 20 local couriers and no real visibility into any of them. Dispatch replaced all of that with one relationship, one platform, and the ability to actually handle what we ship.”
VP, Supply Chain
National Commercial Technology Distributor
Delivery Type
Large-Format + Standard
Commercial AV, security systems, and oversized hardware requiring cargo van capacity.
Coverage
150+ Locations
Nationwide; national rollout in progress under enterprise MSA.
Carrier Consolidation
15 to 20 Local Couriers Replaced
Fragmented local courier network unified under a single platform with consolidated billing.
Integration
SAP Roadmap in Progress
API integration with SAP ERP in development; automated order creation across all locations on launch.
Vendor Selection
Selected After Competitive Pilot
Evaluated against two other national platforms; Dispatch selected as the only solution that handled large-format freight requirements.
Rollout
Expanding Nationally
20+ locations live at launch; full network expansion continuing in 2026.
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