Real-time Gas Cylinder Distribution Tracking System
To boost supply chain efficiency of a French gas distribution giant
About
A leading supplier of Butane, Propane, CNG, and LNG gas with a network of more than 1200 sales points across the country was looking to optimize their supply chain network and gain more control over stock levels. The European client was seeking a robust enterprise mobile app to manage the movement of cylinders and vehicles between the plant & refilling depot efficiently.
Platform
Cross-platfrom
Industry
Oil & Gas
Region
France
Key Features
The developed application helped control the end-to-end process of gas supply digitally, from picking up the order to delivery and returning to the plant, for which a manual assignment was in place previously.
Delivery request synchronization
Enables drivers to address (and take-up) multiple bookings at once, finish picking the order, and close the requests – all with just few taps
Trailer stock
Facilitates trailer scanning for empty and full cages with an estimated net & gross weight based on cylinder type and capacity
Real-time tracking
A Bluetooth LE Beacon fitted on each cage transmits a unique digital identifier, which is scanned by the mobile app for easy tracking & counting of cages
Improved visibility
Digitization of the entire process allows seamless management of the cylinder delivery, improves visibility of the performed tasks, and increases productivity
Challenges
- Mismatch of inventory items
- Lack of efficient tracking of cylinder lifecycle, from filling to delivery, usage, and return
- Complex order workflow & inventory control system
- Manual management of drivers for order picking to closing the request leading to inefficient supply chain process
- No monitoring of real-time activities of the distribution workforce
Solution
The stand-alone solution provided a mobile-first system to 1) manage, monitor, and optimize cylinder distribution; 2) map logistic activities; and 3) create new growth opportunities aligned with the business requirements.
Agile way of working
The agile approach for project execution ensured a smooth transition and high-value creation with minimal resources
Driver dashboard
The data-driven platform enables drivers to get a holistic view of orders including current & scheduled bookings, finished deliveries, location to be delivered, cage’s stock in the truck and more
Order management
The custom module helps manage the lifecycle of the cylinder (order fulfilment) – filling, processing at depot, delivery and receiving the empty cylinder
Admin panel
Helped manage company assets, monitor vehicle movements, generate custom reports and optimize the supply chain effiiently and over one single platform
Technologies Used
Project Snapshots
40%
faster delivery process
30%
increase in the service life of cylinders
4x
increase in driver proficiency to manage multiple orders
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