Sparq Transforms Strategic IT Operations for 3PL

From operational strain to strategic focus - a leading 3PL’s IT teams were tied up maintaining 30+ apps, limiting innovation. Sparq’s 3PL software development expertise transformed their logistics IT operations, reducing costs by $250K annually, improving performance, and freeing engineers to focus on growth.

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july 24, 2025 — 2 minute read

Key Outcomes

$250,000

in annual cost savings

Services/solutions

Business & Technology Consulting

Technology

  • .NET

Challenge: IT Bottlenecks Stalled Innovation

A third-party logistics provider (3PL) had internal engineering teams bogged down by routine maintenance and support for over 30 mission-critical applications. This drained human capital, leaving little room for growth initiatives. The client needed a trusted partner to optimize logistics IT operations and manage application performance cost-effectively - while freeing their teams to focus on strategic innovation.

Solution: Scalable Managed Application Support

Sparq provided seamless, flexible 3PL software development and support:

  • Comprehensive Coverage: Managed incidents, production operations, enhancements, and end-user assistance across 30+ legacy and modern apps.
  • Blended Team Model: Leveraged U.S. and nearshore teams for cost-effective, scalable support.
  • Proactive Management: Ensured reliability, uptime, and performance while consistently meeting SLA commitments.
  • Strategic Enablement: Freed internal engineers to pursue growth initiatives and innovation.

Results: Cost Savings, Efficiency, and Performance

  • $250K Annual Savings: Reduced reliance on costly third-party consultants.
  • Increased Efficiency: Internal teams redirected efforts toward innovation and growth projects.
  • Scalability: AMS model adapted to changing demands without sacrificing performance.
  • Improved Reliability: Proactive management boosted application uptime and quality.


Services/solutions

Business & Technology Consulting
Sparq

Sparq is an AI-accelerated product engineering firm that drives business results for clients in industries including transportation & logistics and financial services.