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Jel Sert Scales Transportation Operations with TMS Without Added Headcount

Case study of Jel Sert implementing BluJay TMS to automate order processing, consolidate freight, and reduce costs while managing growth across nine distribution centers.

Published
June 4, 2026
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3 min read
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Jel Sert, a CPG food manufacturer, replaced manual spreadsheets and handwritten orders with BluJay Transportation Management. The system automated planning, execution, and settlement for LTL, TL, intermodal, and parcel shipments. Real-time visibility enabled shipment consolidation, exception management, and proactive customer alerts. The company achieved a 9% reduction in annual freight spend in the first year while keeping transportation headcount constant.

Key takeaways

Automated processing of 25,000+ annual orders replaced manual spreadsheets

Freight consolidation increased LTL utilization and reduced transportation spend by 9%

Real-time carrier visibility improved exception handling and customer communication

Business intelligence reports supported cost monitoring and performance accountability

Scalable TMS allowed network growth without increasing transportation staff

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