Planning Future-Ready Nestle Logistics
What I Heard (WIH) Series - Nestlevel 2022
2 weeks back Outside In initiated a deep coverage on the Nestle Future-forward here at:
Last week, we looked at Nestle’s Initiatives around Shaping a Future Factory here at:
This week, Outside In continues its coverage of the Nestlevel 2022 event hosted by Nestle Global earlier this year (https://nestlevel.vfairs.com/en/#agenda) – with a focus post on how Nestle is planning a Future-Ready Logistics Operation. Here we go…
Global Dimensions of Nestle Logistics – World’s Biggest Consumer Goods Logistics Network
25000 People in 150 Countries
400 Factory Warehouses
600 Distribution Centres
16000 Trucks per Day
Nestle is required to transform its Logistics through Technology – courtesy the rapid evolution of customer’s needs and external market environment:
Step change in Shopping Habits
Rapid evolution in Technology
Disruptions/Shortages/Inflation
A) Investment into Digitally-enabled Logistics to support Business Priorities
B) Network Modelling with AI-based Optimization Capabilities: Nestle has deployed “Digital Twins” of their Networks to model and optimize their Logistics Flows. Check the Illustration of their China Network below:
C) Transforming their Transportation Operations with Digital Technologies is enabling them to have visibility across Road and Ocean movements (like the Global Ocean Freight Visibility Dashboard):
Proactively manage disruptions to ensure delivery to their Customers
Combine digital technologies for better visibility, efficiency and agility (track and trace)
Predictive status and arrival through AI
D) Establishing 20 Road Transport Hubs (T-Hubs)
E) Warehouse Transformation with Leading Edge Automation
Paperless processes to improve productivity and accuracy
Easy-to-use customizable apps for fast deployment
Proactive visibility for better planning and response
The key elements of the Nestle-Elettric80 Warehouse Solution covers:
End-to-end Solution with LGVs for Storage
Smartstore High-density Warehouse (Design)
Automated Picking Operations
Smartsense Detecting Forklift/People Behind Obstacles
F) Digital Apps Ecosystems for Connected Logistics Operations
The components of the App Ecosystem below…
Stacks up neatly like a Lego Building block serving the Pipeline
G) Upcoming Future Innovations to improve Logistics Sustainability through Technology
Vision and AI Systems
Auto Loading/Unloading
Self-driving Movers
Global Illustrations:
In Conclusion
Nestle Logistics enables the “moment of truth” through value, availability and sustainability by –
Winning in Store On-shelf
Winning Online
References & Sources:
1) My Notes from the Nestle Nestlevel 2022 Event: https://nestlevel.vfairs.com/en/#agenda