A company in the beverage sector had the primary goal of optimizing its national logistics network to improve operational efficiency and reduce overall management costs.
The challenge
The main challenge was related to the complexity of the supply chain and distribution network, characterized by:
Inconsistent stock levels,
with overstocking in some centres and risks of stockouts in others.
High transportation costs
due to ineffective flows and reduced integration between logistics nodes.
Non-optimized delivery times,
negatively impacting agility and customer satisfaction.
Limited capacity to adapt
to seasonal peaks and demand fluctuations.
The solution
aBCD Consulting developed a three-phase project:
1. Assessment:
Detailed analysis of storage and management costs
at the main network nodes.
Evaluation of transportation flows
and their inefficiencies, with particular attention to empty runs.
Analysis of stock rotation,
highlighting products with insufficient movement or excessive coverage.
2. Strategic Network Design:
Centralization of stocks for low-movement product categories,
reducing the number of critical storage points.
Introduction of cross-docking models
to optimize distribution flows and improve lead times.
Simulations to identify optimal network scenarios,
including redesigning main warehouses to handle increasing volumes without raising fixed costs.
Implementation:
Use of advanced technologies
for demand planning and flow optimization, leveraging big data and artificial intelligence.
Review of operational practices
in warehouses and transportation management to minimize bottlenecks.
Creation of a monitoring system
with dedicated KPIs to measure logistics performance and identify continuous improvement opportunities.
Results
Thanks to the intervention of aBCD Consulting, the company achieved:
Reduction in operational costs:
a 15% decrease in overall transportation and inventory management costs.
Improvement in delivery times:
an increase in punctuality for critical deliveries and greater responsiveness to demand fluctuations.
Enhanced operational efficiency:
the centralization and optimization of flows made the logistics network more agile and scalable to address future market challenges.
Thanks to our supply chain consulting for the logistics network,
we are able to streamline logistics processes, resulting in a more flexible and efficient supply chain.
