fast moving consumer goods (FMCG)

There are several ways you can improve the performance of your distribution. Technology has a big part to play in achieving this.

Digitising all the different points in the network will help businesses in the FMCG industry track the real-time movement of the goods. The companies can forecast when they’ll achieve revenue and can align supply and demand. They can predict when stock will arrive and when it will turn into revenue.

Field associates play a crucial part in FMCG distribution by interacting with retail channels to calculate demand and ensure the business fulfils its orders on time. However, manually intensive practices and documentation in the performance of these duties create significant delays. Making the most of data analytics and order fulfilment technology will help them to keep the supply chain proactive and plan for stock optimisation, and outlets can place orders digitally rather than wait for a field associate to reach out to them.

Remove manual-intensive jobs and improve data entry to maintain supply chain efficiency. A smart, connected infrastructure across warehouses, factories, logistical arrangements and within retailer locations can accomplish this.

Shipments must pass a range of checks and carry with them a variety of documents when they go through a distribution channel. Technology that can verify shipments, remove pricing discrepancies, handle tax and compliance workflows and access logistics data can help businesses to remove delays within the distribution system. This also minimises an inflow of fraudulent goods or counterfeit goods into any point of the system, protecting the customers and ensuring they have genuine retail experiences.

We’ve created a way to avoid large volume pallet shuttle operations, reduce the volume of pressure on pallet loading and unloading processes, and help your business to speed up distribution.

Using one of our automated loading systems will lighten the load and make your loading and unloading operations much more efficient. Automatic truck loading, coupled with the connection of the loading system and automatic palletisers, will allow you to achieve 100% end-of-line automation. In the warehouse, you can connect the automated unloading system to automated guided vehicles (AGVs) or conveyors to feed an AS/RS system. This means high-volume FMCG pallet flows can be automated completely.

We have three main automated loading systems that will make pallet loading onto trailers much easier.

Implementing one of our automated pallet loading systems offers a whole range of benefits for your business. The trailerskate is especially worthy of consideration for operators in the FMCG industry. Here are the main benefits of using one of our systems:

• trailer loading in two minutes;
• reduction of labour required due to:
• an automated loading / unloading operation (no FLT drivers);
• quick turnaround of trailer and less drivers;
• reduced operation costs:
• no costs connected to forklift maintenance etc;
• increased safety due to automation;
• reduced product damage.

If you’d like to find out more about how our automated pallet loading systems can supercharge your FMCG logistics, let's chat. We’ll be happy to advise you on the best system for your business and help you install it so you can reap the benefits of automated pallet loading.