Case Studies
A regular flow of business intelligence and best practices
The CWT Travel Management Institute publishes case studies aimed at sharing best practices in travel management at local, regional and global levels. Each case study takes a step-by-step approach to clearly explain the business challenge facing an organization, clarify the solution implemented and quantify the results.
Manufacturer identifies €1.65 million savings and 200% return on investment by increasing hotel reservations made through CWT
A manufacturing leader wanted to tackle their hotel spend in a more disciplined manner and shift the 43% of hotel bookings made through non-preferred booking channels to CWT. The company also wanted to ensure that their preferred hotel properties were utilized and recover commissions from these bookings. They needed more information and a strategy to improve booking compliance and better capture hotel spend to enable improved negotiations with suppliers.
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Automobile manufacturer maximizes airline offerings and identifies $664,000 in incremental savings
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Detailed assessment pinpoints $1,367,000 in incremental savings for microprocessing leader
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Financial services leader optimizes discounts, uncovers $6 million in savings
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Consulting company saves $4 million by improving discounts and minimizing losses
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Beverage manufacturer saves 6.2% the first year by increasing advance purchases
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Energy leader gains insight through measurement and benchmarking, saving $5 million-plus
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Acquisition doubles client’s air spend; CWT discovers $650,000 in incremental savings
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Financial services company negotiates savings of $253,000—and provides better coverage for its travelers
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Process improvement leader saves immediate $60,000; identifies 6% annual savings potential
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13% incremental increase in advance purchase saves medical pioneer $312,000
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Manufacturer identifies €1.65 million savings and 200% return on investment by increasing hotel reservations made through CWT
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Financial leader discovers both choice and savings through hotel segmentation
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Enterprise-wide travel and meeting solution provides global software leader control and savings
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CWT Freedom shores up consulting firm’s business objectives while enhancing the traveler experience
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Online Booking and Compliance - CWT PMOS expertise
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Financial institution saves money, improves policy compliance by implementing Getaway Points by Carlson
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Six Sigma methodology produces superior audit results for global financial services leader
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Third-party audit confirms maximum savings for global consulting company
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Financial service leader improves traveler security procedures
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Government agency empowers travelers to choose environmentally-friendly travel options
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Technology Company Consolidates Corporate Travel for 30 Locations in China, Saving US$1.6 Million in First Six Months
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Consolidation program saves global technology company more than $30 million
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Manufacturer and distributor realizes more than $75,000 in annual savings
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Securities company identifies travel trends, consolidates, saves $200,000 annually
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Tailored travel program for nonprofit agency saves $6,700, stabilizes expenditures and satisfies travelers
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Cost management tools reduce metal processor’s reconciliation time by 80%
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Invitrogen improves traveler satisfaction, identifies $1.2 million in savings through program consolidation
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Online booking tool saves outsourcing leader $156,000 in first six months
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Government contractor gains travel program efficiencies through reporting and third-party booking tools
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T&E ratio performance report justifies banking firm’s travel expense vs. revenue
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Petroleum leader saves $3,400,000 by fueling major improvements
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