Wren Kitchens TMS Implementation: Cost Savings and Route Optimization Results

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Wren Kitchens TMS Implementation: Cost Savings and Route Optimization Results

Case study showing how Wren Kitchens replaced manual planning with Aptean TMS to cut miles 15%, improve delivery lead time 60%, and reduce emissions.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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Wren Kitchens, a kitchen retailer operating over 250 trucks and delivering 3,000 kitchens weekly, replaced spreadsheets and Google Maps with Aptean Routing & Scheduling Paragon Edition. The TMS enabled dynamic planning, order pinning, capacity management, and real-time visibility. Results included up to 15% fewer miles, 60% faster delivery lead times, vehicle fill rising from 92% to 94%, and 360,000 kg CO2 saved in the first year after implementation.

Key takeaways

Replaced manual routing with TMS algorithms to reduce miles traveled by up to 15%

Improved customer delivery lead time by 60% through dynamic planning and order pinning

Increased vehicle fill from 92% to 94% and saved 360,000 kg CO2 in first year

Enabled capacity management across 250 trucks and 800 transport staff at eight sites

Provided real-time visibility and proof of delivery without manual paperwork

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