How Siemon Improved Freight Classification Accuracy and Carrier Strategy with Revcon Logistics

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At Siemon, a global market leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance connectivity solutions for data centers and smart buildings, logistics plays a critical role in keeping operations running smoothly.

With a global footprint, thousands of SKUs, and complex shipping requirements, even small inefficiencies can quickly scale. And while Siemon’s transportation operations were stable, there was an opportunity to do better.

That’s where Revcon Logistics came in.

The Opportunity: Improving Accuracy and Confidence in Freight Decisions

Siemon wasn’t facing a broken system, but like many manufacturers, they were focused on continuous improvement.

One of the biggest challenges? Freight classification accuracy.

Approximately 20–25% of shipments were being reclassified, creating uncertainty around pricing and raising questions about whether the right carrier decisions were being made upfront.

At the same time:

Freight decisions required significant manual oversight
Internal bandwidth was limited
A full classification and optimization project would have been massive given their SKU volume

The team needed a partner that could bring both expertise and structure, without creating

disruption.

A Different Kind of Transition

Having experienced difficult transitions in the past, the expectation was that switching providers would be time-consuming and stressful. That wasn’t the case.

Revcon provided a clear, structured onboarding process, guiding the Siemon team step-by-step with templates, communication plans, and a defined rollout approach.

“It was shockingly easy… I just followed the lead. There was no stress at all with the transition.” - Greg Harwood, Logistics Lead

Instead of slowing operations down, the transition enabled improvements almost immediately.

What Changed

Revcon introduced a combination of technology, carrier strategy, and ongoing support to strengthen Siemon’s transportation operations.

Improved Freight Accuracy

With Revcon’s freight class calculator, Siemon gained confidence that shipments were being quoted and classified correctly before they moved.

Reclassification issues were significantly reduced
Billing became more predictable
Internal conversations around “what went wrong” largely disappeared

Stronger Carrier Strategy

Rather than simply sourcing lower rates, Revcon helped identify the right carriers for Siemon’s specific network, based on where they ship and receive freight.

This included:

Carrier sourcing and negotiation
Strategic alignment of lanes and service levels
Data-backed decision-making

Centralized Visibility Across Modes

Revcon also consolidated freight data across multiple modes, including parcel and international, into a single view.

For a team balancing multiple responsibilities, this made a meaningful difference.

“When you're crunched for time, having all your information in one place is such a pleasure.” - Greg Harwood, Logistics Lead

Ongoing Insight Without the Overhead

Through reporting and quarterly reviews, Revcon helps surface trends and opportunities that might otherwise go unnoticed. This added layer of oversight provides confidence without requiring additional internal resources.

The Results

Since partnering with Revcon, Siemon has seen measurable improvements across cost, efficiency, and day-to-day operations:

~10% reduction in freight costs, meeting projected savings
Significant reduction in reclassification issues
Improved confidence in sourcing and pricing decisions
Reduced time spent managing freight and analyzing issues
Better visibility across shipments and transportation data

A True Partnership

For Siemon, the relationship with Revcon goes beyond a typical vendor model—it’s built on trust, consistency, and shared accountability.

“It feels like a real partnership, not a customer supplier relationship…Revcon has always met their commitments to me… If they make a commitment, we’ll hit those numbers.” - Greg Harwood, Logistics Lead

That level of reliability has been critical not just in day-to-day operations, but in long-term planning. Having a partner that understands the business, delivers on expectations, and provides steady support ensures continuity without disruption. It’s not just about improving freight, it’s about creating a stronger, more sustainable operation for the future.

Final Thoughts

For manufacturers like Siemon, logistics doesn’t need to be perfect, but it does need to be reliable, efficient, and continuously improving. With the right partner, it can also be a source of clarity instead of complexity.

Revcon helped Siemon move from uncertainty to confidence, without disruption, and with

results that speak for themselves.