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How Wise Systems helped AnheuserBusch reduce late deliveries by 80%

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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS) Analytics & Modeling - Machine Learning
Applicable Industries	Food & Beverage Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Business Operation
Use Cases	Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Anheuser-Busch sought to optimize its delivery network for speed without spending years and millions of dollars developing proprietary software. Faced with surging sales and a growing network of distributors to serve, Anheuser-Busch was pressed to find a way to deliver products faster. The company simply didn't have the time or capacity to spend years working on a solution the way that UPS and others have. Instead, it was looking for a plug-and-play solution that helped quickly alleviate the issues in its network of 850 trucks that are used to bring products to regional distributors. Read More
About Customer	Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest beverage brands in the world, known for its extensive range of beers and other beverages. The company operates a vast network of distributors and retailers, requiring a highly efficient logistics and delivery system to maintain its market position. With a fleet of 850 trucks, Anheuser-Busch is responsible for ensuring timely deliveries to its regional distributors and retailers. The company has been in operation for many years and has a significant presence in the United States and other countries. Anheuser-Busch's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction drives its continuous efforts to optimize its operations and delivery network. Read More
Solution	Anheuser-Busch piloted and eventually implemented Wise's app-based delivery routing platform to replace manual planning methods. Up until 2013, the beverage behemoth used a pen and paper to track and manage their outbound shipments to distributors and retailers, which was woefully inefficient. In 2015, the beverage company began trialing Wise's platform, which directs delivery drivers to their destinations based on calculations made by its machine learning algorithms. Wise's algorithms use historical data, real-time traffic patterns, parking limitations, and other inputs to give drivers the most efficient order for them to execute their daily deliveries all on the Wise app. In the Wise app, drivers can also be given specific instructions on each delivery. For instance, the app will specify if the loading dock of a distribution center is located on the rear of the building. Anheuser-Busch tested out the Wise platform on a limited basis for nearly two years before rolling it out to its entire network of drivers in early 2017. Read More Log in to view content
Contents

Technology Category

Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)

Analytics & Modeling - Machine Learning

Applicable Industries

Food & Beverage

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Business Operation

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Predictive Maintenance

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Anheuser-Busch sought to optimize its delivery network for speed without spending years and millions of dollars developing proprietary software. Faced with surging sales and a growing network of distributors to serve, Anheuser-Busch was pressed to find a way to deliver products faster. The company simply didn't have the time or capacity to spend years working on a solution the way that UPS and others have. Instead, it was looking for a plug-and-play solution that helped quickly alleviate the issues in its network of 850 trucks that are used to bring products to regional distributors.

About Customer

Anheuser-Busch is one of the largest beverage brands in the world, known for its extensive range of beers and other beverages. The company operates a vast network of distributors and retailers, requiring a highly efficient logistics and delivery system to maintain its market position. With a fleet of 850 trucks, Anheuser-Busch is responsible for ensuring timely deliveries to its regional distributors and retailers. The company has been in operation for many years and has a significant presence in the United States and other countries. Anheuser-Busch's commitment to quality and customer satisfaction drives its continuous efforts to optimize its operations and delivery network.

Solution

Anheuser-Busch piloted and eventually implemented Wise's app-based delivery routing platform to replace manual planning methods. Up until 2013, the beverage behemoth used a pen and paper to track and manage their outbound shipments to distributors and retailers, which was woefully inefficient. In 2015, the beverage company began trialing Wise's platform, which directs delivery drivers to their destinations based on calculations made by its machine learning algorithms. Wise's algorithms use historical data, real-time traffic patterns, parking limitations, and other inputs to give drivers the most efficient order for them to execute their daily deliveries all on the Wise app. In the Wise app, drivers can also be given specific instructions on each delivery. For instance, the app will specify if the loading dock of a distribution center is located on the rear of the building. Anheuser-Busch tested out the Wise platform on a limited basis for nearly two years before rolling it out to its entire network of drivers in early 2017.

Impact #1	Wise's platform cut the distance and time it took Anheuser-Busch couriers to execute each delivery, in turn reducing late deliveries by 80%.
Impact #2	By using Wise's platform, Anheuser-Busch's delivery drivers are able to proactively plan out deliveries and limit snags. For example, Wise's platform helped drivers avoid areas with heavy traffic to get to destinations faster.
Impact #3	A more efficient delivery network has ultimately enabled Anheuser-Busch to focus its efforts on other areas — the company has redirected much of its focus towards improving customer service and away from fleet optimization.

Impact #1

Wise's platform cut the distance and time it took Anheuser-Busch couriers to execute each delivery, in turn reducing late deliveries by 80%.

Impact #2

By using Wise's platform, Anheuser-Busch's delivery drivers are able to proactively plan out deliveries and limit snags. For example, Wise's platform helped drivers avoid areas with heavy traffic to get to destinations faster.

Impact #3

A more efficient delivery network has ultimately enabled Anheuser-Busch to focus its efforts on other areas — the company has redirected much of its focus towards improving customer service and away from fleet optimization.

Benefit #1	Anheuser-Busch cut down its late deliveries to distributors and retailers by 80%.
Benefit #2	A 6% year-over-year reduction in fuel costs between 2017 and 2018.

Benefit #1

Anheuser-Busch cut down its late deliveries to distributors and retailers by 80%.

Benefit #2

A 6% year-over-year reduction in fuel costs between 2017 and 2018.

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