Robert Horne Group
Industry: Wholesale Distribution
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"Hyper-competition in our industry makes it essential that we control our stock to the right levels and hold the stock in the right places. Logility provides us with a flexible platform that allows us to manage stocks effectively, down to the SKU level, by location," said Martin Stears, group purchasing director for Robert Horne Group. |
Company
Robert Horne Group is the largest distributor of graphical paper, paperboard, and plastics in the United Kingdom (UK). Customer orders range from a few reams of paper to jumbo sheets of thermoplastic. To manage its diverse product groups, Robert Horne has nine regional distribution centers across the UK, handling over 300,000 tons of stock per year.
Problem
The velocity of change in the industry, combined with the demands of meeting customer service expectations, led Robert Horne Group to realign its business.
Solution
After implementing Logility Voyager Solutions, payback was dramatic for Robert Horne: three-year projections were achieved in only three months. Safety stock was reduced significantly, lowering stock costs by 15 percent almost immediately, and improving to a 30 percent reduction.
Bottom Line
- Rapid ROI from quick implementation with three-year savings projections achieved in only three months
- Significant reduction in safety stock
- Immediate 15% reduction in stock costs, with continuous improvement to more than 30% cost savings
- Dramatic improvements in forecasting accuracy and flexibility
- More efficient, team approach to the business-incorporating marketing, logistics and inventory management in the demand planning process
- Upgrade to the latest version of Voyager Solutions in less than seven weeks