Unilever Implements Intelligent DPR for Ice Cream Business​

Fortune 100 Global CPG Company
3 DCs​
5 DCs
8K+ Products​
90 Distributers
300+ SKUs

Unilever

Unilever, a British multinational consumer goods company, is a global giant in the realm of everyday essentials, spanning over 190 countries and employing a diverse workforce of 127,000 individuals. Its intricate supply chain, meticulously crafted over decades of operation, forms the backbone of its success, ensuring seamless delivery of its renowned brands such as Dove, Ben & Jerry’s, and Lifebuoy to every corner of the globe. With brands used by over 3.4 billion people daily, Unilever’s impact on the global consumer market is undeniable.

Goals

Ensure that the right products are shipped to customers at the right time, minimizing delays and maximizing customer satisfaction.

Identify capacity issues in a seasonal business and suggest actions such as timing of over-flow warehouses or increases in shipping/handling capacities.

Challenges

Error-prone manual processes and chaotic spreadsheets.

Generating SKU-level DRP plans was not possible due to the problem’s complexity. 

Lack of visibility and control across supply chain functions.

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Benefits

  • Leveraged digital transformation and automation to significantly improve planner productivity, reducing manual tasks and freeing up valuable time for strategic planning.
  • Employed flexible integration, modeling, and Configurable UI technologies to seamlessly adapt to evolving business needs and quickly respond to market changes.
  • SKU-level planning enables more precise and informed decision-making.
  • Implemented an end-to-end planning process that integrates seamlessly with other supply chain functions, ensuring a holistic and integrated view of the supply chain.
  • Collaboration and knowledge sharing across teams by providing real-time visibility into key supply chain metrics and decision-making processes.

Solutions

S&OP

Inventory Planning

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Supply Chain Analytics​

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Transportation Planning

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Srinivas Reddy,VP, Global Product Supply, P&G; Grooming
"With a network of 9800 stores, supply chain disruptions and uncertainty are normal for us, we keep opening hundreds of new stores and multiple DCs every year. With advanced analytics and automation, we planned for this level of complexity way ahead of our competitors.”
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Erkan Ceritoglu,Managing Director, A101
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Roberto Marchese,Chief Marketing Officer, Penti
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