Over the years, this collaboration has evolved into a strategic partnership that has delivered measurable benefits, including significant cost savings, improved operational efficiency, and advancements in sustainability. By leveraging ORTEC’s expertise and technology, ASKO has been able to adapt to shifting market demands and drive continuous innovation in their transportation management systems and retail supply chain management operations.
As part of this commitment to ongoing success, ORTEC recently introduced the Customer Success Program in collaboration with ASKO . This initiative is designed to maximize the impact of the ORTEC optimizer within ASKO’s logistics network. The first phase of the program focuses on expanding and deepening the use of the optimization suite, ensuring that ASKO can further enhance route planning software, improve resource utilization, and respond swiftly to evolving customer needs. By fostering a structured approach to value realization, the Customer Success Program reinforces ORTEC’s role as a long-term strategic partner, helping ASKO maintain its leadership position in the grocery retail sector.
This partnership exemplifies the power of continuous improvement. By working together, ASKO and ORTEC are not only optimizing logistics operations but also shaping the future of intelligent retail supply chains. With a focus on innovation and customer-driven solutions, both companies are poised to create lasting value in the years ahead.
"ASKO is a leading Norwegian logistics and wholesale company specializing in the distribution of food and consumer goods. As a subsidiary of NorgesGruppen, one of Norway's largest retail groups, ASKO plays a crucial role in the supply chain. It provides efficient warehousing, transportation, and delivery services for NorgesGruppen's supermarket chains, including Kiwi, Meny, and Spar. ASKO is committed to sustainability, focusing on reducing its environmental impact while ensuring reliable and timely distribution to stores nationwide."
"For more than 40 years ORTEC has partnered with many of the world’s best-run organizations to make better data-driven decisions. Our decision support software and data science expertise enable our customers to improve their business results and make a positive impact on the world. With our 1,000 employees across 13 countries, we help over 1,200 leading customers worldwide to make better choices in an ever-changing environment. Discover more at ortec.com."
For the past decade, ASKO and ORTEC have built a strong and successful partnership founded on trust, innovation, and a shared commitment to continuous improvement. As being the key logistic and wholesale supplier for Norway’s largest grocery retailers, ASKO recognized the need for a dynamic and highly efficient routing software solution to optimize their store delivery operations. ORTEC, a leader in optimization software with over 40 years of experience in the retail industry, provided the ORTEC Routing Suite for Retail—designed to enhance delivery route optimization, reduce costs, and support sustainable logistics.