Phoenix Geeks was contracted by Total Wine & More to support technology upgrades across multiple locations. The initial rollout followed a traditional schedule—our teams traveled to each city, completed two store upgrades, returned home, and then repeated the process for subsequent sites. While effective, this method involved multiple travel cycles per city and created unnecessary time and cost inefficiencies.
Recognizing the opportunity to streamline operations, we redesigned the project calendar to consolidate work into fewer travel rounds. Instead of returning repeatedly to the same city, our teams completed all assigned upgrades during a single trip. This adjustment required tighter coordination with local store schedules but significantly improved efficiency.
By optimizing the travel plan, Phoenix Geeks reduced travel cycles by one-third, saving nearly 33% on travel-related expenses while still meeting project timelines. The result was a smoother upgrade process, improved cost control, and a demonstration of our ability to adapt quickly to maximize client value.