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A Sparkling Partnership Leads to a $30 Million Inventory Reduction
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
The 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 The 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.
The 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.
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