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Luke Rundquist of Keller logistics and La'Charles Lindsey of Campbell's share how trust, collaboration and integrated logistics bring supply chains together.

[01.23] La'Charles Lindsey's role at The Campbell's Company, and an overview of the company and what it does.

"We're more than just soup!"

[02.23] An introduction to Luke Rundquist, his role, and his partnership with The Campbell's Company.

[02.58] The challenge The Campbell's Company aimed to address when first engaging Keller, how quickly the new partnership progressed, and why trust is at the heart of it all.

"I'm going to keep it simple: who can I trust?... Every time I've asked them to pull a rabbit out of a hat, they've delivered."

[05.17] How Keller was well positioned to support The Campbell's Company and the story of how they won back their business.

[07.41] How Keller and The Campbell's Company work together day-to-day, balancing seasonal demand, co-packing schedules, replenishment and transportation, and what effective collaboration looks like in practice.

[12.27] The downstream impact on The Campbell's Company's supply chain and P&L when warehouse operations, co-packing, transportation and manufacturing schedules are not properly aligned.

"Walmart fines us for being late, but also fines us for being early. So we have to find that perfect medium. If things go up stream, downstream suffers."

[13.32] How Keller keeps manufacturing, warehousing, co-packing and transportation aligned, ensuring all teams work collaboratively towards the same delivery windows.

"The art is in our technology… But we're not set in stone. Those tools help us get to 90%, but when that 10% happens? We're good to go. We'll do anything we have to."

[16.48] How Keller evolved from a logistics provider into a trusted Campbell's partner through deepening expertise, ongoing commitment and continued investment in the infrastructure needed to nurture and strengthen the partnership.

[18.53] The importance of transparency when evaluating a warehousing, co-packing, repacking or kitting partner, and La'Charles' advice for businesses looking to choose the right partner.

[20.19] The value of bringing multiple capabilities together under one partner, rather than managing warehousing, co-packing, repacking and kitting as separate operations.

"It streamlines almost everything, from the partnership to the finances."

[22.54] The future of the Keller and The Campbell's Company partnership and opportunities for continued growth and collaboration.

"We want to do more. The word is: MORE."

Head over to Keller Logistics Group's website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Keller Logistics and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, Facebook and X (Twitter), or you can connect with Luke or La'Charles on LinkedIn.

If you enjoyed the show, we have your next episode lined up: 567: People, Purpose, and Performance: Go Beyond Transportation, with Keller Logistics Group.

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