CASE STUDY

Supply chain optimisation and transport procurement 

A growing Pharmaceutical Service organisation turned to us to digitise their European supply chain. The 7bridges AI-powered platform enabled them to run:

  • Centralised logistics capabilities
  • A supply chain that drives efficiencies
  • A supply chain that supports continued growth of the business
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 £2.1M

operational cost savings 

 3X

ROI saving 

23.1% 

cost reduction

Challenge / Pain points 

A growing Pharmaceutical Service organisation came to 7bridges because their European supply chain lacked visibility and value extraction with over 100 accounts across 20 carriers. 

Alert Coral IconThey sought 7bridges support to enable growth and implement planned network changes.
 
They were hindered by:
  • Obscured carrier network visibility
  • Outdated technological network design
  • Ineffective tech for procurement optimisation
  • Resource-heavy and time consuming procurement project

Solution

Solving the challenge of managing a highly complex supply chain network across all of Europe the implementation developed by 7bridges platform provided them with unmatched visibility into their network. Which delivered them several data-points to identify and capitalise on improvement opportunities.

The solution delivered by the 7bridges platform enables them to conduct procurement projects and network analysis with remarkable speed and accuracy.
Now they are able to:  

  • streamline tendering processes
  • reduce overheads
  • make informed decisions regarding warehouse placement

Taking their optimisation efforts further, our client deployed automation through our platform. This facilitates the standardisation and control of fulfilment, leveraging newly secured rates and network designs to further enhance efficiency.

In summary, by leveraging the capabilities of 7bridges, our client transformed their operations from a state of complexity to one of streamlined efficiency, achieving significant improvements in their network management processes.

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Results

 £2.1M

operational cost savings 

 3X

ROI saving 

23.1% 

cost reduction

The customer has (so far) saved over £2.1 million – a strong 3x ROI and 23.1% cost reduction!

Whilst also optimising their supply chain through:

  • Gaining visibility
  • Rapid procurement
  • Standardised and automated deployment

 

bar graph line iconImproved procurement processes bringing faster tendering with less time and headcount

line graph iconSimulations allowed them to determine best new location for warehousing


gear head iconImplemented standardised and automated export to ensure faster, better value international shipping

hands heart iconGained a competitive advantage through better service for their customers

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