User-friendly planning software for Albert Heijn
GXO Logistics speeds up Albert Heijn’s fresh food chain with mechanised storage. GXO is an international logistics provider with more than 80 chilled distribution centres in Europe and 13 different distribution centres in the Netherlands. For Albert Heijn, GXO manages the Shared Fresh Center (SFC) in Nieuwegein of fresh produce, which in turn supplies all Albert Heijn branches.
CHALLENGE
To optimise the logistics process of Albert Heijn’s 100-plus suppliers, GXO (formerly XPO) Logistics asked GlobalOrange to develop a planning system with a link to their existing Warehouse Management System.
APPROACH
Focus on usability, scalability, performance and innovation. GlobalOrange has good experience with product development for the logistics sector and complex planning software. This knowledge contributed to building a successful product for GXO. An intuitive UX design was made to provide a complete user experience (UX). The system clearly displays the required information and is very easy to use, any time, any place.
RESULTS
- Weekly >5 million order lines
- 24/7 up-to-date stock information in the cloud. Suppliers manage their own stock and can view reports.
- GXO Logistics saves costs with the tool through optimal planning of transport goods. Unused space in trucks has decreased significantly since the application went live.
Weekly 5+ million order lines.
Innovation in the transport sector
The application gives suppliers insight into the stock held at the Shared Fresh Centre. Suppliers manage their own stock and can view reports.
24/7 up-to-date stock information in the cloud
Suppliers can plan completely independently as the tool provides them with up-to-date stock information 24/7.
Cost-saving tool
GXO Logistics saves costs with the tool through optimal planning of transport goods. Unused space in trucks has decreased significantly since the application went live.
“We are very satisfied with the tool we developed together. The result is very customer-friendly and has simplified operations. Both for XPO and for our customers who use the tool.”
Success factors
Collaboration
GXO Logistics was also the Product Owner. Thanks to intensive, daily contact, it was always possible to switch quickly. New features or changes in requirements were quickly picked up.
User Experience
An intuitive UX design was created for this application. The tool uses different data sources (both local and external) and displays a coherent system to all its users.
Agile approach
GlobalOrange deployed an Agile Scrum development methodology during the development process. This involves working in short, repetitive steps to see quick results and continuously optimise GXO Logistics’ end product.
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