One of the largest e-commerce-focused warehousing and logistics companies in the country. The client operates in the Warehousing & Logistics sector, focusing on annualrate contracts (ARC) and vendor consolidation. Their primary procurement categories include warehouse supplies, packaging supplies, and Covid essentials, using the ShakeDeal Marketplace technology.
The Challenge
Consolidating Indirect Spend The client sought a reliable procurement partner to consolidate their indirect spend across multiple categories.
Nationwide Delivery and Timeliness The client required the capability to deliver supplies to various locations across the country while adhering to strict timelines.
Cost Savings Achieving significant costsavings in procurement was a critical goal for the client.
Strategy and Approach
ShakeDeal's Intervention
Consolidation of Spend ShakeDeal collaborated with the client to consolidate their procurement spend across various categories, including warehouse supplies, packaging supplies, and Covid essentials. This involved an in-depth analysis of the client's procurement patterns and identifying opportunities for consolidation and cost reduction.
Leveraging ShakeDeal Marketplace and Fulfillment Network ShakeDeal utilized itsdiverse vendor base and extensive pan-India fulfillment network, comprisingcloud fulfillment centers, to ensure timely and reliable delivery of suppliesto the client's multiple site locations across the country. This strategy minimizedlead times and enhanced supply chain efficiency.
Operations-Tech Infrastructure ShakeDeal's advancedoperations-tech infrastructure and regional utilization strategy of its supplychain played a crucial role in maintaining high delivery service levelagreements (SLAs). The focus on optimizing regional fulfillment capabilitiesensured that delivery SLAs consistently exceeded 95%.
Cost Savings and Efficiency By leveraging economies of scale and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers, ShakeDeal was able to deliver cost savings of up to 5% for the client. The consolidated procurement approach and efficient supply chain management contributed significantly to these savings.
Comprehensive Covid Essentials Solution ShakeDeal acted as a one-stop solution for procuring all Covid essentials required by the client atits various site locations. This included masks, sanitizers, gloves, and other PPE, ensuring the client's operations remained compliant with health and safety regulations without any supply disruptions.
Results
Streamlined Procurement Processes The consolidation of spendacross multiple categories streamlined the client's procurement processes,reducing complexity and improving operational efficiency.
Reliable Nationwide Delivery ShakeDeal's robust fulfillment network and advanced supply chain management ensured reliable delivery of supplies to the client's locations across the country, meeting strict timelines and maintaining high delivery SLAs of over 95%.
Significant Cost Savings The strategic consolidation and efficient procurement practices resulted in cost savings of up to 5%, directly impacting the client's bottom line.
Enhanced Supply Chain Efficiency The operations-tech infrastructure and regional utilization strategy optimized the supply chain,ensuring smooth and efficient procurement and delivery processes.
Comprehensive Solution for Covid Essentials ShakeDeal's role as the sole supplier for Covid essentials provided the client with a reliable and efficient source for all necessary PPE, ensuring uninterrupted operations and compliance with health and safety standards.
Conclusion
The partnership between ShakeDeal and the leadinge-commerce warehousing and logistics company showcases the benefits ofstrategic procurement solutions in addressing complex supply chain challenges.By consolidating procurement spend, leveraging a robust fulfillment network,and implementing advanced supply chain management strategies, ShakeDeal enabledthe client to achieve significant cost savings, enhance supply chainefficiency, and ensure reliable nationwide delivery. This case study highlightsthe importance of innovative procurement strategies and strong partnerships inoptimizing operations in the warehousing and logistics sector.
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