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Consumer Packaged Goods

A Multi-Pronged Analytical Approach for Logistics Cost Savings

When Steve Becker, Supply Chain Distribution Lead at a leading FMCG giant, found his logistics costs inflating above the comfort zone, he turned to Infosys BPM for help. This case details how Infosys BPM implemented an advanced analytics engine that increased Steve’s process visibility and provided actionable insights, leading to the identification of $1.5 Mn in cost optimisation opportunities and an immediate cost reduction of $270K.

Approach summary:

  • Data consolidation into a standardised format to identify opportunities
  • Rule-based alert system to identify carriers consistently not adhering to contract terms
  • Power BI action engine to summarise top lanes and opportunityareas, with ability to trigger targeted mails to specific distribution lists
  • Capacity forecasting engine deployment to identify lanes that could move from a spot buy to a contracted scenario

Key Benefits:

$1.5 Mn Cost optimisation opportunities identified
$270K Immediate reduction in costs
30% Reduction in contract compliance issues