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When a top national auto parts distributor approached the CF Team, they were looking for better results within their complex distribution network. They tasked the CF Team with reviewing the network and unearthing ways to improve on three fronts – service, costs, and carbon footprint. Through a comprehensive review, the CF Team uncovered a path to a leaner, greener operation: an 18% reduction in carbon emissions and a 23% drop in distribution costs.
The leading auto parts distributor needed visibility into the true carbon impact of their nationwide distribution network. They also wanted to go a step further: How could they reimagine that network to dramatically lower emissions—without compromising service or profitability?
The CF Team began by mapping the carbon footprint across the entire distribution network. This included emissions from diesel fuel, heating, electricity use, warehouse ventilation, and even office operations. After standardizing the data to establish a reliable emissions baseline, the team used its dual expertise in supply chain logistics and sustainability to identify high-impact opportunities to cut both carbon and cost.
“This project proves what we tell all our clients: cutting carbon and cutting costs aren’t mutually exclusive—they can go hand in hand.”
Patrick Carroll, Founder and CEO, The CF Team
The CF Team’s analysis uncovered key operational inefficiencies—and the opportunity for a full distribution network redesign. By recommending a smarter mix of site consolidation, inventory centralization, and updated network management practices, the team helped the client realize an 18% cut in emissions and a 23% cost reduction. The takeaway: sustainability isn’t just good for the planet—it’s a powerful lever for performance.