Transformation Management, Manufacturing Centralization, and 3PL Implementation
PIP guided CPD’s consolidation of six businesses into three, centralizing North American manufacturing and transitioning to a single 3PL provider. Through transformation management, data unification, and technology implementation, the company unlocked $6.4M in annual savings while creating a scalable, automated foundation for growth.
Background
- CPD ($400M revenue) consolidated 6 businesses into 3.
- Centralized all North American manufacturing in Monterrey, Mexico.
- Shifted from multiple logistics providers/in-house shipping to asingle 3PL.
- PIP engaged to lead transformation, enabling growth, scalability, and automation.
Approach
- Established transformation governance to align six businesses under a common model.
- Engaged Data Management team to build unified data model, cleanse millions of records, and prepare systems for cutover.
- Engaged QuickBooks/Finance SME to stabilize immature financial operations.
- Led change management, coaching division presidents through the transition.
Results
- Delivered $6.4M in projected annual savings and a 2.3-year payback from $20M investment
- Implemented a unified Boomi solution to transact with a new, scalable 3PL (Ryder), deployed IFS for manufacturing, and fully integrated businesses on central platforms
- Prepared business & solution for scalability and future cost-saving opportunities related to 3PL, DTC shipping, and manufacturing
- Eliminated technical debt across businesses, introduced automation of manual effort saving 2+ FTEs per business, and created reporting mechanisms
