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TNT Quenches Its Thirst for Warehouse Efficiency
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Applicable Industries
- Food & Beverage
Applicable Functions
- Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases
- Warehouse Automation
- Inventory Management
Services
- System Integration
- Training
The Challenge
ThaiNamthip (TNT), Coca-Cola’s bottling partner in Thailand, was facing challenges in optimizing its warehouse operations. The company aimed to increase the productivity of both human workers and physical assets while minimizing errors. TNT's goal was to replace time-consuming, paper-based manual processes with speed and automation. As part of a long-term effort to digitalize its entire supply chain, TNT sought a solution that could help it maintain its market leadership position in the carbonated beverages market. The company recognized that continued investment in new technologies was crucial for its long-term success.
About The Customer
ThaiNamthip (TNT) is Coca-Cola’s bottling partner in Thailand. It manufactures and distributes the full Coca-Cola portfolio, including Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Schweppes, A&W Root Beer, Coke No Sugar, Namthip Drinking Water, Aquarius, Minute Maid Pulpy and Fuze Tea. TNT is currently the leader in the carbonated beverages market in Thailand. The company has always invested in technology to enable advancements for its people and processes. However, its warehouse processes were very dependent on manual labor, and it had no technology that allowed for automation.
The Solution
TNT partnered with Blue Yonder for a rapid implementation of its warehouse management and labor management solutions. Blue Yonder’s warehouse management solution is a highly scalable, real-time solution that helps TNT optimize every aspect of labor productivity and inventory movement. This solution integrates and synchronizes warehouse operations with the extended supply network. Labor management capabilities from Blue Yonder help TNT define best practices and performance expectations, track warehouse activities to enhance employee accountability, and empower supervisors to effectively mentor their teams. Together, these solutions under the unified logistics umbrella support TNT in quickly adapting to change. The company can optimize the workforce and physical assets to get the right inventory at the right location at the right time, flawlessly.
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