A distribution centre for medical goods distributes the bulk of its products by air freight. The volume of the package determines the transport costs. How can the fill rate of the outgoing boxes be improved? The distribution centre suspected that the outgoing boxes were more than half filled with air and filling materials, but they were not capable of improving the fill rate.
LIME developed solutions for the logistical segment for a more efficient, cheaper and eco-friendlier packaging and transport process.
These solutions were so successful that they resulted in the subsidiary Districs. Districs analyses the shipping process on the basis of ERP-data and determines the optimal box sizes for distribution centres. Furthermore Districs offers lightweight software which ensures that the best box is picked on the packing tables.
The combination of box optimization and box selection resulted in a considerable saving on transport costs, without having to invest in expensive hardware.
At the same time, the client has more control over his shipping process and he reduces his CO2-footprint. A nice application of Mathware in society.