Global Supply Chain Optimization
How we helped a multinational manufacturing company reduce logistics costs by 32% and improve on-time delivery by 45%
Project Overview
Our client, a global manufacturing company with operations in 15 countries, was struggling with supply chain inefficiencies that led to increased costs, delivery delays, and inventory management issues. Their legacy systems couldn't provide the visibility and predictive capabilities needed in today's complex global supply chains.
QuirkyBit was brought in to develop an intelligent supply chain optimization platform that could integrate with their existing ERP system, provide real-time visibility, and leverage AI to predict disruptions and optimize logistics operations.
Timeline
6 months
Team Size
7 engineers
Cost Reduction
32%
Delivery Improvement
45% increase
The Challenge
The client faced several challenges in optimizing their global supply chain operations.
Limited Visibility
Inability to track shipments and inventory in real-time across different countries and logistics providers, leading to reactive rather than proactive decision-making.
Data Silos
Disconnected systems across procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics created information bottlenecks that prevented holistic supply chain management.
Demand Unpredictability
Difficulty forecasting demand accurately across different markets, leading to either excess inventory or stockouts that impacted customer satisfaction.
Inefficient Routing
Sub-optimal transportation routes and carrier selection processes that resulted in higher costs and longer delivery times than necessary.
Disruption Management
No systematic approach to anticipate and mitigate supply chain disruptions, resulting in costly expedited shipping and production delays.
Manual Processes
Heavy reliance on manual data entry and spreadsheet-based planning that couldn't scale to the complexity of global operations and introduced human error.
Our Solution
We developed an AI-powered Supply Chain Intelligence Platform that provided end-to-end visibility and predictive optimization.
Integrated Data Platform
Unified data from ERP, CRM, WMS, TMS, and IoT devices into a centralized data lake for comprehensive visibility
Developed custom APIs to connect with legacy systems and third-party logistics providers
Created real-time dashboards for monitoring key performance indicators across the entire supply chain
Predictive Analytics Engine
Implemented machine learning models to forecast demand with 85% accuracy, incorporating seasonal trends and market variables
Developed risk prediction algorithms that identify potential disruptions before they impact operations
Created "what-if" simulation capabilities for scenario planning and risk mitigation strategies
Optimization Algorithms
Implemented multi-objective optimization algorithms for inventory placement across global distribution centers
Developed dynamic route optimization that adapts to real-time conditions including weather, traffic, and port congestion
Created automated carrier selection algorithms that balance cost, reliability, and carbon footprint
Results & Impact
Our solution transformed the client's supply chain operations, delivering significant business value.
32%
Reduction in Logistics Costs
45%
Improvement in On-time Delivery
24%
Reduction in Inventory Holding
85%
Forecasting Accuracy
Additional Benefits
23% reduction in carbon emissions from transportation optimization
98% reduction in manual data entry and reporting tasks
37% improvement in supplier compliance and performance
15-minute average response time to potential disruptions, down from 48 hours
Technologies Used
A modern technology stack built for scalability, performance, and intelligent optimization.
"QuirkyBit's supply chain optimization platform has completely transformed how we manage our global operations. The predictive capabilities have allowed us to anticipate disruptions before they occur, and the cost savings have far exceeded our initial expectations. Most importantly, the improved delivery performance has strengthened our relationships with customers around the world."
Sarah Chen
VP of Global Supply Chain
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