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Optimizing Petroleum Distribution: A Case Study on ABS Bonifer

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Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics
Applicable Industries	Transportation
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases	Last Mile Delivery Real-Time Location System (RTLS)
Challenge	ABS Bonifer, a petroleum distribution company based in Offenbach, Germany, was facing significant challenges in its dispatching operations. The company's tanker truck dispatching operations were decentralized, leading to inefficiencies and difficulties in managing the fleet of 450 vehicles spread across seven countries in Europe. The company was heavily reliant on paper-based processes for planning and dispatch operations, which was not only time-consuming but also prone to errors. Furthermore, the company needed a solution that would allow it to respond more quickly to sales fluctuations at fuel retailing locations. The lack of a digital solution was hindering the company's ability to adapt to changing market conditions and optimize its operations. Read More
About Customer	ABS Bonifer is a petroleum distribution company that has been operating since 1939. The company is headquartered in Offenbach, Germany, and operates a fleet of 450 vehicles across seven countries in Europe. The company is in the business of distributing petroleum products and has been looking for ways to optimize its operations, particularly in the area of dispatching and scheduling. The company was facing challenges due to its decentralized operations and heavy reliance on paper-based processes. The implementation of PDI’s logistics solutions has helped the company to digitize and automate its operations, improving efficiency and responsiveness. Read More
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Solution	To address these challenges, ABS Bonifer implemented PDI WinDMS and PDI OilDroid, a comprehensive dispatch planning and scheduling solution. This solution allowed the company to significantly optimize its secondary distribution bulk transportation processes by addressing a multitude of scheduling challenges. The solution used leading-edge technology and an intuitive, user-friendly UI to deliver real-time functionality that sped up the delivery process and reduced paperwork. The mobile solution provided real-time information, enabling the company to avoid retains and runouts. The implementation of PDI’s logistics solutions not only digitized and automated the company's delivery operations but also improved visibility into operations through daily reports. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Real Time Analytics

Applicable Industries

Transportation

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Use Cases

Last Mile Delivery

Real-Time Location System (RTLS)

Challenge

ABS Bonifer, a petroleum distribution company based in Offenbach, Germany, was facing significant challenges in its dispatching operations. The company's tanker truck dispatching operations were decentralized, leading to inefficiencies and difficulties in managing the fleet of 450 vehicles spread across seven countries in Europe. The company was heavily reliant on paper-based processes for planning and dispatch operations, which was not only time-consuming but also prone to errors. Furthermore, the company needed a solution that would allow it to respond more quickly to sales fluctuations at fuel retailing locations. The lack of a digital solution was hindering the company's ability to adapt to changing market conditions and optimize its operations.

About Customer

ABS Bonifer is a petroleum distribution company that has been operating since 1939. The company is headquartered in Offenbach, Germany, and operates a fleet of 450 vehicles across seven countries in Europe. The company is in the business of distributing petroleum products and has been looking for ways to optimize its operations, particularly in the area of dispatching and scheduling. The company was facing challenges due to its decentralized operations and heavy reliance on paper-based processes. The implementation of PDI’s logistics solutions has helped the company to digitize and automate its operations, improving efficiency and responsiveness.

Customer Name

ABS Bonifer 集团

Solution

To address these challenges, ABS Bonifer implemented PDI WinDMS and PDI OilDroid, a comprehensive dispatch planning and scheduling solution. This solution allowed the company to significantly optimize its secondary distribution bulk transportation processes by addressing a multitude of scheduling challenges. The solution used leading-edge technology and an intuitive, user-friendly UI to deliver real-time functionality that sped up the delivery process and reduced paperwork. The mobile solution provided real-time information, enabling the company to avoid retains and runouts. The implementation of PDI’s logistics solutions not only digitized and automated the company's delivery operations but also improved visibility into operations through daily reports.

Impact #1	The implementation of PDI’s logistics solutions has brought about significant operational improvements for ABS Bonifer. The company has been able to digitize and automate its delivery operations, leading to a reduction in paperwork and increased efficiency. The real-time functionality provided by the solution has sped up the delivery process, allowing the company to respond more quickly to sales fluctuations at fuel retailing locations. The solution has also improved visibility into operations through daily reports, enabling the company to make informed decisions and optimize its operations. Furthermore, the company has been able to decrease mileage and allocate drivers more efficiently, leading to cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

Impact #1

The implementation of PDI’s logistics solutions has brought about significant operational improvements for ABS Bonifer. The company has been able to digitize and automate its delivery operations, leading to a reduction in paperwork and increased efficiency. The real-time functionality provided by the solution has sped up the delivery process, allowing the company to respond more quickly to sales fluctuations at fuel retailing locations. The solution has also improved visibility into operations through daily reports, enabling the company to make informed decisions and optimize its operations. Furthermore, the company has been able to decrease mileage and allocate drivers more efficiently, leading to cost savings and improved operational efficiency.

Benefit #1	Significant optimization of secondary distribution bulk transportation processes
Benefit #2	Real-time functionality that speeds up the delivery process
Benefit #3	Reduction in paperwork due to digitization and automation of operations

Benefit #1

Significant optimization of secondary distribution bulk transportation processes

Benefit #2

Real-time functionality that speeds up the delivery process

Benefit #3

Reduction in paperwork due to digitization and automation of operations

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Optimizing Petroleum Distribution: A Case Study on ABS Bonifer

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