James Hardie
Get inspired by James Hardie's AI-powered logistics transformation, driven by the cutting-edge technology of Autonomous Procurement.
James Hardie Europe GmbH is a leading global manufacturer of fibre cement and gypsum building materials, operating with over 1,000 employees in Europe.
Their AI-driven Autonomous Procurement strategy – developed in partnership with Transporeon – is streamlining logistics, cutting inefficiencies, and transforming operations into a strategic advantage.
James Hardie’s rapid growth brought complex logistics challenges—from managing spot bids to controlling freight costs—all made harder by manual processes and limited shipment visibility. To overcome these inefficiencies, the company partnered with Transporeon, adopting AI-driven Autonomous Procurement and other tailored solutions to transform their operations.
Transporeon's Autonomous Procurement was pivotal for James Hardie, providing a robust platform to optimise spot costs and enhance decision-making. This transformative solution automated the procurement process, achieving high match rates and significantly reducing manual tasks, thereby streamlining operations and improving efficiency. Alongside Autonomous Procurement, other key solutions played crucial roles in addressing specific logistical challenges and contributing to strategic and efficient supply chain operations:
Time Slot Management structured scheduling to reduce truck queues and congestion, minimising waiting times and boosting productivity.
Freight Procurement centralised tender management, supported by Rate Management and Market Insights for competitive pricing.
Market Insights delivered powerful analytics tools for in-depth competitive rate analysis and enhanced tender optimisation.
Real-Time Visibility integrated GPS and AI to provide accurate shipment tracking and reduce manual check calls.
By implementing Transporeon's Autonomous Procurement, James Hardie cut spot costs by up to 11.7%, achieved a 98% match rate and automated 64% of spot bid management processes—streamlining operations and speeding up decision-making.
Shipment visibility was increased from 5% to 38%, with targets set to hit 75–80%.
Additional tools like Transport Assignment, Time Slot Management and Market Insights improved shipment flow, cutting costs and boosting efficiency across the board.
The result? Smarter logistics, happier teams, stronger cost control—and a supply chain transformed from bottleneck to competitive edge.
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