Background

The company enjoys a dominant market share of the DIY hardware market in Australia and manages inbound store replenishment through a Core Carrier program with preferred 3rd party carriers. Further optimisation of the inbound supply chain has consistently been it’s key business objective.

Challenge

• Identify potential efficiency improvements for store replenishment within existing Core Carrier program
• Optimise back of store receiving operations and reduce vehicle congestion
• Develop the optimal replenishment network to support the overall business strategy

Key Project Outcomes

• Cost saving opportunity ~ 12% of spent-base by developing a regional cross dock strategy
• Established cross dock locations and direct store delivery opportunities
• Identified key resource and system enablers for effective implementation