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Giant Eagle Transportation Optimization with Manhattan TMS Case Study

Case study showing how Giant Eagle consolidated three systems into Manhattan TMS to cut empty miles 8%, total miles 7.7%, and raise cube utilization 7%.

Published
June 4, 2026
Read time
3 min read
Source
Manhattan Associates

Giant Eagle replaced fragmented transportation systems with a single Manhattan TMS platform across six distribution centers serving 460 stores. The implementation enabled centralized routing, dynamic-static route optimization, and backhaul utilization, reducing empty miles by 8% and total miles by 7.7% while improving cube by 7%. Integration with procurement and WMS supported better carrier rate management and labor alignment at stores.

Key takeaways

Consolidated three siloed TMS platforms into one Manhattan TMS solution

Reduced empty miles 8% and total miles 7.7% through route optimization

Improved cube utilization 7% and increased backhaul fill rates

Implemented dynamically static routing combining fixed routes with dynamic volume

Aligned delivery windows with store labor schedules to reduce overtime

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