Cirque du Soleil
Who Is the Client?
Cirque du Soleil was founded in 1984 in the small town of Baie-Saint-Paul, Canada. Cirque du Soleil was born from the dream of street performers such as Guy Laliberté and Gilles Ste-Croix, who wanted to reinvent the art of circus. The company grew exponentially, becoming the largest circus entertainment company on the planet, with headquarters in Montreal and more than 5,000 employees spread across several countries.
What Was the Issue?
Before implementing the EasyCargo software, Cirque du Soleil was already interested in professionalizing cargo loading, whether in terms of optimizing the cargo space or the loading plan.
Main challenges:
- Loading boxes with different dimensions.
- Ensuring quality and the safe loading of items.
- The process of loading and unloading.
How Did We Help?
EasyCargo provided Cirque du Soleil with a solution that directly addressed all of its key challenges and, as a result, transformed its load planning and logistics process:
- Optimized cargo space usage: EasyCargo’s algorithm made it possible to calculate the optimal use of cargo space and optimize loading time with the help of the generated load plan.
- Automated load planning: EasyCargo’s fast and efficient loading algorithm accurately determined the exact number of pieces of equipment to be loaded. This saved Cirque du Soleil from having to redo manual load planning and ensured more effective logistics operations.
- Dedicated customer support: Beyond the software itself, EasyCargo provided Cirque du Soleil with guidance and assistance, ensuring smooth adoption, quick onboarding, and reliable support throughout the entire transition process.
What Are the Results?
EasyCargo helped Cirque du Soleil achieve the success it had been aiming for. When comparing its operations before and after using EasyCargo, Cirque du Soleil saw a significant boost in transport efficiency.
Furthermore, it ensured better logistics planning and facilitated any changes to the loading plan. EasyCargo provided significant benefits to its logistics operations, such as avoiding the risk of operational errors, inefficiency, and, consequently, delays in the show. Furthermore, the EasyCargo loading optimization tool transformed logistics into a simpler, more efficient, and more reliable process.
What Does the Client Say About Us?
“Besides being very self-explanatory and intuitive, it’s been a great tool for predicting potential loading problems well in advance, with easy visualization.”
– Higor Filipe, Lighting Technician, Cirque du Soleil
