Reduction in operating costs
Increase in delivery speed
Reduction in days of inventory
A leading bottled beverage company in the U.S. faced the challenge of optimizing its distribution network to enhance service levels while reducing logistics costs. Partnering with Sintec Consulting, they leveraged Coupa Supply Chain Design & Planning, including Digital Twin simulation and network optimization, through Sintec’s Supply Chain Center of Excellence (CoE) to design a future-ready footprint. This transformation improved efficiency, minimized stockouts, and positioned the company for sustained growth, ensuring its supply chain could adapt to evolving market demands.
“Rethinking distribution: aligning efficiency, cost, and future growth in a single strategy”.
Facing increasing pressure to enhance service levels while optimizing operational costs, the company recognized the need to transform its distribution network. Limited visibility into future demand, rising logistics expenses, and the challenge of determining optimal locations for long-term growth hindered efficiency. Additionally, the company sought to create synergies with parallel initiatives, such as production analysis, to ensure a cohesive and scalable supply chain strategy.
To enhance service levels and reduce logistics costs, the company partnered with Sintec Consulting to redesign its distribution network. Leveraging Coupa and the expertise of Sintec’s Supply Chain CoE, the company used advanced simulation, strategic footprint optimization, and long-term planning to build a resilient, efficient supply chain. This approach ensured alignment with forecasted growth, enabling the company to achieve operational excellence and better adapt to future demands.
The collaboration with Sintec Consulting delivered remarkable improvements across key operational areas. The optimized distribution network, supported by Coupa, significantly reduced operating costs while enhancing delivery speed, ensuring greater responsiveness to market demand. Inventory levels were cut in half, improving capital efficiency and minimizing stockouts. The integration of advanced simulation, strategic footprint planning, and network optimization through Sintec’s Supply Chain CoE not only strengthened operational resilience but also positioned the company for sustainable growth, creating a robust and future-ready supply chain.
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