Optimising Supply Chain Operations for the Dairy Industry
Arrk has a successful track record of delivering digital solutions for supply chain management, particularly for businesses facing complex challenges. Our team possesses deep expertise in designing and implementing intricate systems. We successfully implemented a digital distribution solution for a dairy company, demonstrating our ability to drive impactful results. This solution helped the customers improve their supply chain efficiency and enhance their overall operations.
Customer
The customer is a leading British dairy company, recognized for its high-quality dairy products and ingredients. They supply a significant volume of products to both the UK and international markets. The company relies on a complex network of distribution channels to ensure that their products reach consumers while maintaining the highest standards of quality and freshness. This intricate system carefully manages every stage of the journey, from the farms to the consumer table.
An award-winning British dairy company
Processes and sells high volumes of branded dairy products and ingredients
Maginus supplies IT services to retail and wholesale distribution companies
Highly competitive industry
Situation
The customer faced a significant supply chain challenge: the frequent loss of transport containers and cages. This resulted in costly replacements, operational inefficiencies, and difficulty in meeting demand. To address this issue, the dairy company partnered with us to develop a web-based system. This system provides real-time tracking of every cage within the supply chain. Furthermore, it can predict future cage needs, optimizing resource allocation. The solution provides the customer with a comprehensive overview of their cage inventory, enabling them to make informed decisions and improve overall efficiency
Requirement for a web-based integrated resource planning solution
A loss of approximately 10,000 transport cages each year
A need for container tracking and a digital inventory
Solution
The dairy company faced the challenge of efficiently tracking the movement of pallets, cages, and crates within their distribution network. We developed a mobile solution with supporting back-end services to address this challenge. This system equipped warehouse staff with handheld devices, streamlining key stock management operations. The improved efficiency significantly reduced losses within the supply chain. This resulted in cost and time savings for the company, ultimately benefiting customers from the warehouse to their breakfast tables.
Implementation of a hand-held Windows Mobile solution
Offering barcode scanners that operate offline
Arrk was chosen because of expertise in mobile development
Outcomes
Losing track of containers can be a significant challenge for businesses. We helped a client address this issue by implementing a robust tracking platform. This solution provided them with complete visibility into their container movements. As a result, the client improved operational efficiency, saving an estimated 200 hours of manual tracking time each month. Furthermore, minimized losses and enhanced customer satisfaction by ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
Server-synchronised pick/put operations, stock level management and barcode label production and scanning
Increased accuracy of data/reporting systems
Successful deployment of digital tracking solution
Reduction in profit wastage
