Food Cross | 2024 ZIM Final

Optimized logistics for time-sensitive shipments.

K Company

2021

Food & Beverage

Poor routing strategies caused delays in cross-border shipments of perishable goods. Using optimized routes and compliance tools ensured faster delivery, minimized spoilage risks, and greatly improved operational efficiency.

Analysis

Poor route planning delayed perishable shipments, increasing spoilage risks.

Our review revealed inefficiencies in the company’s routing strategies and gaps in compliance with cross-border trade regulations. There was no system to monitor shipment progress in real-time, causing delays and increasing the risk of spoilage.

Challenge

Inadequate routing strategies delayed shipments and led to spoilage.

K Company’s cross-border logistics operations for perishable goods frequently encountered delays due to suboptimal routing strategies and compliance issues. These delays increased spoilage risks and operational costs, negatively impacting the company’s supply chain performance.

Solution

Optimized routes and monitoring tools ensured timely deliveries and minimized spoilage risks.

Optimized logistics routes were introduced, prioritizing time-sensitive shipments. Compliance monitoring tools were implemented to ensure adherence to cross-border trade regulations. Real-time tracking systems were deployed to provide shipment updates and minimize delays.

Maintance

Regular evaluations of routes and compliance tools improved long-term logistics performance.

Monthly reviews of logistics performance and compliance processes were conducted to maintain efficiency. The tracking system was updated periodically to address emerging challenges in cross-border trade. Over the next two years, shipment delays were reduced by 60%, and operational costs decreased significantly.