Asda has selected a solution from Dassault Systèmes to overhaul its in-house transport operations.
It is claimed that the move will allow the retailer to leverage planning and optimisation capabilities that improve efficiency and sustainability, and strengthen its ability to offer convenient services to more than 18 million customers per week.
Asda will deploy the ‘Perfect Logistics’ industry solution experience, which leverages DELMIA Quintiq applications and is based on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This will integrate and optimise the flow of goods between its suppliers, distribution centres and stores.
Dassault Systèmes noted that in one virtual planning environment, Asda can rely on supply chain data, logistics resources and insights to implement optimal delivery strategies, efficiently use resources, and centralise the planning process of its transport logistics services.
The visibility and the control provided by DELMIA Quintiq applications is expected to enable Asda to deliver on key performance indicators such as reduced transportation costs and improved operational efficiencies and on-time delivery.
“Perfect Logistics” including DELMIA Quintiq will also help Asda boost its environmental performance in an industry where sustainability has become a business imperative. Asda gains the flexibility and agility to optimise transportation routes, which reduces empty mileage, makes the most of return journeys and maximises capacity utilisation. These improvements are key contributors for lowering emissions and fuel consumption and achieving more sustainable business operations.
“We needed a flexible solution that meets the needs of our business. Through the use of Dassault Systèmes’ logistics planner, we will be able to move goods quickly, efficiently and cost effectively across our supply ecosystem. Everyone managing our transport operations can see exactly the same picture, and our primary and secondary distribution can work in sync across planning and execution. We can receive instant feedback on our decisions,” said Paul Anastasiou, Senior Director – Parcel Services, Logistics Technology and Operating Models, at Asda.
“Dassault Systèmes’ experience in the retail sector, software capabilities, and the expertise of its implementation partner The Logic Factory, are key elements of our transformation journey.”
Philippe Loeb, VP of Consumer Packaged Goods & Retail Industry at Dassault Systèmes, added: “Retailers must be able to set themselves apart from cost-cutting competition while taking driver skills, CO2 emissions and transportation costs into consideration. This requires sustainable business operations that optimise energy, materials and human resources .
“Dassault Systèmes provides the only solutions capable of handling such complexity. It delivers unmatched functionalities that transform retail logistics from a cost centre to an efficient, more sustainable value driver.”
