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Logistics and warehouse management are key components of an efficient supply chain. They ensure the availability of materials and products – efficiently, reliably and sustainably. We combine strategic consulting with operational implementation and technological expertise to transform your logistics processes.

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Challenges and trends in logistics and warehouse management

Challenges

Companies are under increasing pressure to make their logistics processes efficient, flexible and sustainable at the same time. Fluctuating demand and supply bottlenecks make reliable planning difficult and disrupt the flow of materials. At the same time, transport prices and operating costs are rising, which is having a significant impact on the profitability of many supply chains. There is often a lack of transparency regarding stocks, storage locations and transport movements, which is necessary for making informed decisions. In addition, manual processes encourage errors and tie up resources unnecessarily. Sustainability requirements from customers and legislators can hardly be met without integrated concepts.

Technological trends and future potential

Modern technologies offer new opportunities to make logistics processes transparent, resilient and efficient. End-to-end visibility in real time improves control and enables a rapid response to deviations. Automation and robotics create speed, process reliability and better scalability in warehouse operations. Cloud-based systems such as SAP EWM or SAP WI enable the integration and coordination of complex processes. Artificial intelligence supports forecasts, simulations and optimizations along the supply chain. Sustainable packaging and transport solutions also help to combine ecological and economic goals.

Challenges

Companies are under increasing pressure to make their logistics processes efficient, flexible and sustainable at the same time. Fluctuating demand and supply bottlenecks make reliable planning difficult and disrupt the flow of materials. At the same time, transport prices and operating costs are rising, which is having a significant impact on the profitability of many supply chains. There is often a lack of transparency regarding stocks, storage locations and transportation movements, which is necessary for making well-founded decisions. In addition, manual processes encourage errors and tie up resources unnecessarily. Sustainability requirements from customers and legislators can hardly be met without integrated concepts.

Technological trends and future potential

Modern technologies offer new opportunities to make logistics processes transparent, resilient and efficient. End-to-end visibility in real time improves control and enables a rapid response to deviations. Automation and robotics create speed, process reliability and better scalability in warehouse operations. Cloud-based systems such as SAP EWM or SAP WI enable the integration and coordination of complex processes. Artificial intelligence supports forecasts, simulations and optimizations along the supply chain. Sustainable packaging and transport solutions also help to combine ecological and economic goals.

Strategic and operational consulting

We analyze and design logistics processes along the entire value chain – from goods receipt to delivery. We consider economic, technological and ecological requirements in equal measure and develop tailor-made strategies for your organization.

Production Planning

The quality of your production planning and control has a significant impact on efficiency, delivery times and cost structures. Nevertheless, many decisions are made without a reliable basis, leaving potential untapped. With a data-based and structured approach, planning stability, adherence to deadlines, flexibility, lower inventories and shorter throughput times can be achieved. We support you in aligning your production and warehouse processes so that they remain targeted, transparent and adaptable.

Production Planning
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Inbound Logistics

Optimized inbound logistics ensure that materials are provided reliably, flexibly and sustainably. Rising freight costs, price fluctuations and supply bottlenecks require targeted control of procurement and transportation processes. Tenders, suitable supplier selection and well thought-out route planning can cut costs, reduce emissions and create transparency. In this way, safety stocks can be minimized and at the same time security of supply and flexibility can be sustainably increased.

Inbound Logistics
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Outbound Logistics

Customer satisfaction is achieved through fast, reliable deliveries and high delivery reliability. Outbound logistics makes a decisive contribution to this by shortening delivery times, improving capacity utilization and reducing costs. Challenges such as price increases and changing customer requirements call for flexible processes and targeted control. To meet these challenges, optimized routes and reliable partners help to reduce transport costs and improve responsiveness. In this way, your outbound logistics remain efficient, sustainable and customer-centric, even in the face of increasing demands.

Outbound Logistics
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Production logistics

Production logistics is the link between procurement and distribution logistics and ensures a smooth flow of materials in your company. It makes it possible to meet delivery deadlines, reduce stocks and react flexibly to market changes. A precise analysis of requirements and close coordination with suppliers are crucial here. Continuous process optimization shortens throughput times and improves the use of resources. Well-positioned production logistics strengthens your production and increases the overall performance of the supply chain.

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Outsourcing of logistics processes

Outsourcing is a strategic way of making logistics processes more efficient, conserving resources and focusing on the core business. Whether third party logistics (3PL) or fourth party logistics (4PL): service providers offer expertise and economies of scale for greater efficiency and flexibility. This allows costs to be reduced and seasonal fluctuations to be better cushioned without having to permanently expand internal structures. The prerequisite is a sound analysis that evaluates potential, risks and requirements and derives a suitable implementation strategy.

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Connected Plant

The big data era is fundamentally changing logistics. Innovations such as the Internet of Things (IoT) are generating large volumes of data along the supply chain. Relevant insights can only be gained through intelligent linking. Based on a sound database, predictive analyses make it possible to identify risks at an early stage and exploit potential. Algorithms such as machine learning help to control and automate processes – a key step towards Industry 4.0. Identifying the right use cases and scaling them successfully is crucial.

Connected Plant
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Sustainable logistics

Sustainable logistics has long been more than just a buzzword, but a clear requirement of customers, regulators and investors. It encompasses the reduction of emissions, energy-efficient technologies and optimized transport and storage processes. Ecological and economic benefits can be achieved through alternative drives, smart route planning, AI-supported warehouse management and sustainable packaging. This strengthens your environmental footprint, increases profitability and ensures the future viability of your supply chain.

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Spare parts warehouse organization

A well-structured spare parts warehouse ensures the availability of relevant parts and reduces storage and process costs. The right balance between availability and costs is crucial in order to avoid downtimes. Digital systems, optimized inventory strategies and modern warehouse technologies enable targeted control. This makes the spare parts warehouse organization a real efficiency driver in your supply chain.

Spare parts warehouse organization
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Location development

Location development forms the foundation for value creation within the company and sets the course for future viability. It includes topics such as plant structure planning, warehouse planning, material flow and process design. Depending on requirements, structured tender management and start-up support are also relevant. Involving employees in organizational changes promotes acceptance and contributes to sustainable implementation. Automation and digitalization offer additional potential – technical innovations should be specifically evaluated in each project phase.

Location development
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Optimal warehouse location

The choice of the optimal warehouse location has a significant impact on transportation costs, delivery times and service quality. Factors such as product characteristics, infrastructure, legal requirements and customer requirements are decisive. A well-founded choice of location helps to strike a sensible balance between costs and flexibility and to align processes with market requirements. This allows you to improve the performance of your logistics in a targeted manner and move closer to the requirements of your customers.

Optimal warehouse location
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Technology and SAP enablement

Our SAP experts offer a comprehensive portfolio of solutions for the digitalization of logistics processes. With tried-and-tested SAP applications, warehouse and transport processes can be automated, networked and controlled in real time. The following technologies support companies in increasing transparency, efficiency and scalability along the supply chain:

Our expertise and references

valantic has been advising companies on the planning, digitalization and optimization of logistics processes for over 40 years. We support projects along the entire logistics value chain – from location planning to the implementation of SAP-based system solutions. We rely on interdisciplinary teams that effectively combine technological, process-related and strategic expertise. Our focus is on making logistics processes more targeted, transparent and sustainable in the long term.

Insights

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Case Study

Motorservice Automates Demand Forecasts for 15,000 Articles, Optimizes Processes, and Improves Forecasting Accuracy

The Motorservice Group is revolutionizing its demand forecasts with SAP IBP Demand. By working with valantic, manual processes have been automated, resulting in more efficient planning processes, optimized stock levels and faster achievement of sales targets.

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