Manage Supply Chain Complexity With Optimized Logistics Planning
Thrive on an evolving supply chain using our proven logistics optimization software.
Supply Chain Success Begins With Logistics Planning
In today’s rapidly evolving logistics landscape, commercial retailers struggle with frequent disruptions and maintaining proper store inventory levels. This places greater pressure on retailers to maintain customer satisfaction with efficient deliveries.
The three significant challenges urging retailers to evolve their supply chain operations include the increasing complexity resulting from SKU proliferation and consumer demand for variety. Moreover, operational costs have been climbing in large part due to increased global fuel energy prices. Lastly, retailers are pushed to decarbonize their operations to achieve both regulatory and corporate objectives as transportation contributes to 20% of global CO₂ emissions.
To overcome these obstacles, retailers have to find a balance between managing complexity and cost savings, all while adhering to sustainability regulations. How can they get started?
How To Maximize Profits With Proven Logistics Optimization Software
To counter rising costs and maximize revenue growth, retailers are focusing on efficient logistics planning. This includes the reduction of empty miles and maximized resources such as fuel, time and money.
Choosing the right logistics planning solution is key. For example, by using Dassault Systèmes’ logistics solution, a giant US retailer successfully optimized delivery runs through dynamic, KPI-based route planning. Key optimization efforts have resulted in:
- 8% increase in loaded miles over empty miles
- Revenue boost through improved inbound on-time numbers
- Improved efficiency at lower costs to meet customer satisfaction targets
Data-Driven Logistics Planning to Manage Complexity
The escalating demand in retail logistics along with SKU proliferation has introduced considerable complexity for retailers, compelling them to bear higher costs. Our proven logistics solution supports their plight by enabling end-to-end efficiency with key benefits that include:
- Advanced planning support: Optimize supply chain management to anticipate spikes in demand and minimize bottlenecks through simulations of warehouse operations
- Real-time data empowerment: Allow retailers and planners to have comprehensive visibility, eliminate siloed data and foster collaboration by keeping all stakeholders in the loop
- Match capacity with demand: Maintain real-time visibility of fleet capacity to support fast decision-making and optimal plans
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These important players in the industry leveraged our logistics solution to improve their operational efficiency and sustainable practices for continuous optimization. Now’s your turn to gain the Dassault Systèmes advantage.
Driving Sustainability in Logistics Planning
Designing sustainability-compliant routes has become a priority for retailers striving to reduce their environmental impact. Sustainability in route planning is closely tied to efficiency because well-designed routes minimize emission levels and fuel consumption. The key sustainability strategies of our proven logistics optimization software include:
- Enable dynamic route planning with real-time traffic and historical data to reduce delays and fuel usage
- Concurrently manage mixed fleets including electric vehicle, which are perfect for urban last-mile deliveries
- Simulate low-carbon routes aligned with sustainability objectives, enabling retail companies to navigate complex regulations, such as noise and CO₂ emissions limits
A retailer’s fleet composition will transform and evolve over time, so all aspects such as range, charging infrastructure, recharging needs and so on will be managed in different numbers as we go forward. The managing process is something that our solution can support, and the flexibility to support that complexity is a big part of the value that we deliver.
The Solution for Optimized Logistics Planning
The retail industry needs to be driven by effective logistics planning. Dassault Systèmes’ logistics solution has powerful planning and simulation capabilities that empower retailers to slash costs, address complexity and meet sustainability goals. This enables them to achieve new levels of success by efficiently delivering products for their valued customers while enhancing their competitiveness in the market.
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The Logistics Planning Framework for Efficiency, Cost Reduction and Sustainability
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FAQ: What Does Optimized Logistics Planning Look Like?
The best logistics software is one that streamlines processes and optimizes logistics operations while supporting important KPIs for your business. Furthermore, its features should enable retailers to reduce operational costs and navigate emissions regulations while efficiently managing swings in customer demand.
Dassault Systèmes offers proven logistics optimization software with advanced planning and simulation capabilities, supported by data gained in real time to boost fast and optimized decision-making. It enables the design of highly efficient and sustainable routes catered to specific operational needs. Uniquely, it supports simultaneous configuration for diesel and electric vehicles, providing the flexibility to align fleet management with sustainability goals and regulatory requirements.
Strategic logistics planning is the gateway to optimization, which involves improving the operational efficiency and effectiveness of your supply chain to lower costs, boost customer satisfaction and maximize business profits.
With smart planning and simulation capabilities, our logistics solution can kickstart your optimization journey through these key initiatives:
- Efficient warehouse operations: Improve storage layouts, maintain safety stock levels, lower inventory storage costs and automate order fulfillment processes to boost productivity and minimize errors
- Smart fleet management: Reduce empty miles and optimize vehicle usage for cost-effective and sustainable deliveries
- Real-time data and analytics: Leverage real-time tracking and historical data for informed decision-making, foresee market demand and tackle disruptions proactively
- Integrated route planning: Design dynamic, low-carbon routes that minimize travel distances and reduce fuel consumption while ensuring compliance with emissions regulations
Key performance indicators (KPIs) specific to the logistics industry focus on warehouse operations and transportation, assessing the operational efficiency and quality of processes across supply chain checkpoints. These metrics aim to enhance operational performance and service quality, ultimately driving profit margins for retail organizations.
Here are the KPIs relevant to important links within the supply chain:
- Transportation: Delivery accuracy, delivery time, vehicle capacity utilization, transportation and delivery costs
- Warehouse operations: Storage costs per unit, inventory accuracy, warehouse space utilization, inventory turnover ratio, inventory-to-sales ratio and inventory range
With end-to-end visibility powered by real-time insights, retailers can utilize Dassault Systèmes’ logistics planning solution to achieve these KPIs efficiently during periods of high demand to maintain customer satisfaction while minimizing delays.
Logistics management software (LMS) is an optimization solution designed to streamline and automate various processes in the supply chain. It integrates multiple links in a logistics network to improve visibility, boost efficiency and reduce costs across operational pipelines.
Dassault Systèmes offers powerful logistics management software with planning and simulation capabilities that deliver these key benefits:
- Improve efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and minimizing manual errors
- Maximize cost savings by optimizing routes, maintaining safety inventory levels and reducing transportation costs
- Promote visibility by providing real-time data tracking and updates to multiple stakeholders in the supply chain
- Improve customer satisfaction by ensuring timely deliveries and accurate order fulfillments
- Enhance scalability by adapting to growing operational needs and supporting large-scale operations seamlessly
A logistics management system optimizes the transportation, distribution and storage of goods. It integrates various logistics interfaces and functions, such as inventory management, transportation, order fulfillment and warehousing, onto a unified platform to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Furthermore, it automates tasks like route optimization, real-time tracking and compliance management, providing businesses with better control and visibility over their operations.
Using supply chain workforce planning as an example, our logistics solution can integrate seamlessly with HR systems to manage workforce allocation, ensuring that retailers have access to the appropriate resources to fulfill customer orders during peak periods. It empowers businesses to balance employee welfare and customer satisfaction with cost-effective strategies, making it an effective logistics management system for your supply chain optimization goals.
Here are some key strategies you can implement to decarbonize your supply chain network:
- Low-carbon transportation: Transportation can be optimized by consolidating shipments to reduce empty miles and fuel consumption. Besides that, choosing efficient modes of transportation depending on the distance, such as using electric vehicles for urban last-mile deliveries and managing fleets in low-emission zones can also benefit the environment significantly.
- Monitor sustainability KPIs: Supply chain visibility can provide insights into logistics processes such as transportation and storage processes. From these insights, you can easily identify opportunities to improve and set goals for effective carbon footprint reduction.
The Dassault Systèmes logistics solution enables you to adopt a low-carbon operations strategy and adhere to emissions regulations while appealing to eco-conscious consumers.
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