Manufacturing
Order Optimization
As a producer, you encounter numerous challenges in effectively managing your supply chain. From sourcing raw materials to delivering to customers and meeting growing service level expectations, logistics have become increasingly intricate.
ORTEC provides solutions to craft efficient and sustainable shipments, whether they are (intercompany) replenishment orders or outbound deliveries to customers. The optimizer integrates intricate loading optimization with demand and supply requisites to maximize trailer and container utilization. For companies that use SAP, the solution can seamlessly integrate within the SAP environment to align with the manufacturer’s corresponding process flow.
The Challenges
- Continuously drive down transportation costs by optimizing pallet, container and trailer utilization
- Manage the intricacies of an expanding SKU range, loading restrictions, and carrier partnerships while balancing costs and service levels
- Deliver consistent and accurate plans to support efficient logistics execution by unifying loading and inventory optimization
How We Add Value
- By optimizing loading for product transport between DCs and/or customers, while adhering to intricate restrictions
- By fostering opportunities to generate orders and shipments based on demand, supply, and loading requisites, including top-up filling and mega-order splitting
- By cultivating an environment of continuous improvement, leveraging insights from actual operations, including forecasting and capacity planning
Benefits
- Achieve significant cost savings in time, materials, and transportation resources, typically ranging from 5% to 15%
- Streamlined automation reduces errors, minimizes damaged goods, and enhances partner satisfaction
- Gain immediate access to analytical insights to inform strategic decision-making
