Customer story · Transportation & Logistics
SD-WAN Unifies 150 Distribution Centers with Intelligent Networking
Midwest Logistics Network achieves 65% WAN cost reduction and deploys new facilities in 5 days with SD-WAN across 150 distribution centers.
The challenge
Midwest Logistics Network operated 150 distribution centers across 12 states with inconsistent WAN connectivity. MPLS costs were escalating, warehouse management systems experienced frequent latency issues, and adding new locations took 90+ days. Real-time shipment visibility was unreliable.
We went from dreading new facility openings to welcoming them. SD-WAN gave us the agility to grow without the networking headaches that used to come with expansion. Rubber Duck Technology found us partners who really understood logistics operations.
The solution
Rubber Duck Technology designed an SD-WAN architecture combining multiple transport types—broadband, LTE, and strategic MPLS—with intelligent traffic steering. The solution prioritized warehouse management system traffic while enabling rapid deployment of new locations using 4G/5G failover.
The results
- 65% reduction in WAN costs
- New site deployment in 5 days
- 99.99% application availability
- Real-time visibility across all facilities
- 40% improvement in WMS performance
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