Client Success Story
Accelalpha Optimizes a Leading Food Company's Logistics Operations
The Challenge
A global food company with a rich history and an extensive brand portfolio, faced significant logistics challenges within its European Export division. Their existing manual processes meant they missed out on potential cost-savings. Additionally, the European division, which had previously implemented Oracle Transportation Management (OTM), was not achieving the expected results. To address these issues, the organization embarked on a multi-phase project to optimize its logistics and global trade operations.
Our Approach
As a trusted partner recommended by Oracle, Accelalpha was chosen to support the organization in its logistics optimization journey. The initial phase involved implementing OTM for the organization’s European export business. Here's how we approached the project:
- Expanded Connectivity: Our customer wanted to connect directly with shipping lines, select optimal carriers, manage secondary vendors, take control of the export planning process, and improve shipment visibility. Accelalpha implemented OTM to enable connectivity with shipping partners and improve collaboration with affiliates, carriers, and secondary vendors.
- Streamlined Processes: The existing logistics processes were manual, inefficient and fragmented. Accelalpha addressed this by centralizing and digitizing logistics data in a single repository. We simplified vendor processes with a mass document upload and batch tendering, enabling streamlined operations and minimizing errors.
- Integration and Visibility: Accelalpha successfully integrated OTM with the organization's ERP system, SAP, and implemented a new visibility platform from Transporeon. This integration enhanced booking management, response tracking, and overall visibility, enabling the organization to make informed decisions and optimize its logistics operations.
The Results
The successful implementation of OTM for the organization's European Export division has yielded significant results and set the foundation for future phases of the project. Here are the key benefits and outcomes:
- Enhanced Efficiency: Accelalpha streamlined processes and set up a central repository for logistics data which has improved efficiency and reduced manual effort. The organization now has a comprehensive view of its logistics operations, enabling better decision-making.
- Cost Savings and Collaboration: By directly connecting with shipping lines and implementing in-house carrier selection, the organization has reduced costs because they can now choose lower cost shippers. Improved collaboration with affiliates, carriers, and secondary vendors through a single portal and shared documentation has further streamlined operations and reduced errors.
- Integration and Visibility: The seamless integration of OTM with SAP and the visibility platform from Transporeon have enhanced booking management and shipment tracking. The organization has improved visibility into its logistics operations, allowing for proactive decision-making and improved customer satisfaction.
- Continued Partnership: Accelalpha's extensive experience in implementing OTM Cloud projects, including integration with SAP, played a vital role in the organization's decision to choose us as their trusted partner. Our deep expertise in global trade, export business processes, and ocean operations further solidified the partnership.
With the successful implementation of OTM for the European Export division, the organization has taken a significant step to overcome its global trade challenges.