Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Flexible export logistics without new warehouse capex

Logio was asked to validate the plan for a new central warehouse and assess long‑term logistics options.

The outcome

We recommended switching from the planned build to flexible outsourcing for export flows, aligning capacity with Bonavita’s 10‑year growth outlook.

About Bonavita

Bonavita is a Czech family‑owned food producer focused on breakfast cereals, oatmeal and soy products, with production in the Czech Republic and Slovakia and significant export activity. The company operates two plants in the Czech Republic and one in Slovakia, and roughly half of its turnover comes from exports. In 2025 it ranked among the largest Czech family businesses.

 

Revenue 1,3 bn CZK

258 employees

Headquaters in Kunice, Czech Republic

Initial challenge

Bonavita asked Logio to verify the design of a new central warehouse.

Project goal

Assess future capacity needs and recommend a logistics strategy that supports planned commercial goals over a 10‑year horizon.

Solution

Choosing the right path, build or outsource

We evaluated the proposed warehouse and alternative logistics strategies, quantified scenarios with a business case, and recommended the option that best fit Bonavita’s long‑term plan.

01

Design review

Review the original central‑warehouse design and capacity assumptions.

02

Scenario setup

Define 10 year demand and export scenarios.

03

Options analysis

Build and compare three options: larger new warehouse, partial outsourcing for the domestic market, and partial outsourcing for export.

04

Business case

Prepare the business case and recommend the optimal path, with the final recommendation to cancel the new build and use flexible outsourcing for export flows.

Solutions implemented

OPEX, CAPEX and ROI Calculations

Distribution Concepts

Distribution Network Optimization

Business Case & Feasibility Study

Impact

Right‑sized logistics strategy without unnecessary capex

Investment avoided

Decision to cancel the new‑build that would not meet long‑term capacity needs

Aligned strategy

Clear roadmap for future network decisions

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