Ontex UK using Descartes route planning technology
Ontex UK, a supplier of disposable personal hygiene products, is using Descartes’ route planning technology to optimise its UK home delivery service.
The system was implemented by Descartes’ United by Design Partner, PDMC Logistics.
In a statement issued by Descartes on Wednesday (11 July), Dave Middleton, Supply Chain Manager, Ontex UK, said: “Home delivery continues to grow due to customer demand, but now accounts for a significant proportion of our total supply chain cost.
“With our high daily order volume, it was important to get our third-party logistics (3PL) provider to use route optimization to keep up with demand while maintaining excellent service and lowering costs. Since implementing the Descartes solution, we have benefitted from significant savings equating to a six month return on investment.”
Descartes added that: “In Ontex UK’s case, planning time was reduced from approximately four hours a day to just minutes. They also achieved a 15% vehicle reduction all while meeting customer services objectives.”
