Blue Yonder Case Studies A Sparkling Partnership Leads to a $30 Million Inventory Reduction

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A Sparkling Partnership Leads to a $30 Million Inventory Reduction

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods
Applicable Functions	Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Inventory Management Warehouse Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	SodaStream, the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of home carbonation systems, was consolidating its existing operations into a new campus in Israel. The company needed to rapidly implement an agile, flexible warehouse management solution to maximize the efficiency of its new warehouse. SodaStream had specific requirements regarding put-away, storage and mixing inventory. Additionally, the company had a large number of unskilled employees who had to be trained in any new technology. The challenge was to find a solution that could meet these specific needs and be implemented quickly and efficiently. Read More
About Customer	SodaStream is the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of home carbonation systems. The company sells its products in more than 70,000 retail stores in 45 countries worldwide. SodaStream provides 1.5 billion liters of homemade sparkling water to millions of homes globally, making it one of the largest beverage companies in the world. The company was consolidating its existing operations into a new campus in Israel and needed a warehouse management solution to maximize the efficiency of its new warehouse. Read More
Solution	Blue Yonder, in partnership with eWave Mobile, provided a rapid implementation of its warehouse management solution, with basic functionality up and running in just three months. The solution enabled SodaStream warehouse staff to skillfully handle real-world disruptions, driving improved performance and predictable results. The warehouse management solution provided by Blue Yonder positions SodaStream to thrive in an ever-changing world. It enables the company to maximize visibility, quickly adapt to disruptions and optimize tasks to meet customers’ cost and service expectations. The solution also provides SodaStream with robust functionality in an intuitive, easy-to-use mobile interface that quickly brings warehouse employees up to speed. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Applicable Functions

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Inventory Management

Warehouse Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

SodaStream, the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of home carbonation systems, was consolidating its existing operations into a new campus in Israel. The company needed to rapidly implement an agile, flexible warehouse management solution to maximize the efficiency of its new warehouse. SodaStream had specific requirements regarding put-away, storage and mixing inventory. Additionally, the company had a large number of unskilled employees who had to be trained in any new technology. The challenge was to find a solution that could meet these specific needs and be implemented quickly and efficiently.

About Customer

SodaStream is the world’s largest manufacturer, distributor and marketer of home carbonation systems. The company sells its products in more than 70,000 retail stores in 45 countries worldwide. SodaStream provides 1.5 billion liters of homemade sparkling water to millions of homes globally, making it one of the largest beverage companies in the world. The company was consolidating its existing operations into a new campus in Israel and needed a warehouse management solution to maximize the efficiency of its new warehouse.

Solution

Blue Yonder, in partnership with eWave Mobile, provided a rapid implementation of its warehouse management solution, with basic functionality up and running in just three months. The solution enabled SodaStream warehouse staff to skillfully handle real-world disruptions, driving improved performance and predictable results. The warehouse management solution provided by Blue Yonder positions SodaStream to thrive in an ever-changing world. It enables the company to maximize visibility, quickly adapt to disruptions and optimize tasks to meet customers’ cost and service expectations. The solution also provides SodaStream with robust functionality in an intuitive, easy-to-use mobile interface that quickly brings warehouse employees up to speed.

Impact #1	Blue Yonder’s warehouse management solution was up and running in just three months.
Impact #2	The solution enabled SodaStream warehouse staff to skillfully handle real-world disruptions, driving improved performance and predictable results.
Impact #3	The warehouse management solution provided by Blue Yonder positions SodaStream to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Impact #1

Blue Yonder’s warehouse management solution was up and running in just three months.

Impact #2

The solution enabled SodaStream warehouse staff to skillfully handle real-world disruptions, driving improved performance and predictable results.

Impact #3

The warehouse management solution provided by Blue Yonder positions SodaStream to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Benefit #1	$30 million in inventory savings
Benefit #2	30% decrease in order fulfillment time
Benefit #3	Realized full ROI in < 6 months

Benefit #1

$30 million in inventory savings

Benefit #2

30% decrease in order fulfillment time

Benefit #3

Realized full ROI in < 6 months

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A Sparkling Partnership Leads to a $30 Million Inventory Reduction

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