Increasing and optimizing the logistic system for increased sales and the introduction of a new product line. 

Logistic Challenge

• Enable the logistic system for increased sales and the introduction of a new product line
• Optimize the supply chain
• Optimize the supply chain that supports the supply of raw materials
• Optimize the overall operating logistic costs

Solution

• Introduction of an integrated planning system comprising supply, production, distribution and marketing and sales
• Redesign of layouts of existing operational areas, equipment and processes, taking into account new picking, put-away and shipping processes
• Finished products and distribution warehouses resizing for long-term capacity building
• Integration of distribution transport execution operational planning with order processing and warehouse operational planning
• Functional and technical specifications for software selection for implementation of a warehouse management computer system (WMS)

Results

• Capacity optimization of finished products warehouses and distribution center
• Increased productivity and customer service levels derived from process and layout redesign
• Improvement of distribution center warehouse throughput and storage capacity
• Identification of supply chain bottlenecks, upstream in the supply of materials and raw materials, and downstream in marketing and sales processes
• Improved utilization rate of logistic assets
• Improving operational supply chain alignment, through new management processes