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Managing Logistics Activities: Responding to an Increase in Sales Volumes

Case Study: preparing company logistics to support increased sales volumes through analysis, simulation, and activity planning.

  • Cosmetics & Beauty
  • Logistics
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The Context

Managing Increased Volumes in Logistics Activities

Our client needed to understand how a forecast of increased sales volumes would impact the entire logistics department in terms of processes, space, and personnel. The client therefore needed visibility and clarity on what an increase in market demand would mean for their logistics department, in order to implement the most appropriate and optimal logistics activities with the necessary lead time.

The Project

Analyzing and Preparing Logistics for Volume Growth

The project allowed for the evaluation of current logistics capabilities and limitations, and the definition of necessary actions to manage increased volumes.

  • Client Industry

    Fragrance and cosmetics company with retail/e-commerce channels and strong projected volume growth.

  • Initial Situation

    Forecast of significant sales increase, with direct impacts on logistics activities.

  • Critical Issues Identified

    Need to evaluate processes, space, and resources to support growth.

  • Project Objectives

    Define concrete actions to effectively manage increased volumes.

Solution

Analysis and Simulation to Support Logistics Growth

We began with an in-depth analysis of existing logistics processes, defining a snapshot of the current state (AS IS) and identifying a clear starting point. Subsequently, we simulated future volumes, projecting the anticipated sales increase and evaluating its impact on various logistics elements. The analysis considered space requirements, the number of necessary resources, and the effectiveness of existing processes, answering key questions about the system’s capacity to sustain growth. This approach allowed us to identify any critical issues and define actions to be taken, creating the foundation for a controlled and sustainable evolution of the company’s logistics.

Project Phases

From AS-IS Analysis to Future Volume Simulation

The project developed through an analysis of the current state, a growth simulation, and an evaluation of necessary actions.

Step 1

Analysis

The Current State

Analysis of existing logistics processes to define the starting point.

Step 2

Simulation

Future Volumes

Projection of volume increase and evaluation of logistics impacts.

Step 3

Evaluation

Necessary Actions

Identification of interventions on space, resources, and processes to support growth.


Results

Greater Visibility and Preparedness for Volume Growth

The project provided our client with a clear vision of the logistics impacts of growth and the necessary actions to manage it.

Outputs Obtained

Project Deliverables

Greater visibility and decision support

Clear understanding of volume impacts on processes, space, and resources. Decisions based on data and simulations, not estimates.

Operational preparedness

Definition of necessary actions to support volume increase.

Scalable logistics

Logistics structure ready to manage growth in a controlled manner.

-25%

Of the projected logistics personnel needs, thanks to process optimization, despite a significant increase in sales volumes.

Do You Have a Similar Challenge?

Prepare your logistics to support volume growth with a structured approach, based on analysis and simulations.
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