Pharmacy retail & wholesalers
Higher product availability with less manual work in each pharmacy
Logio implemented Veritico Stock for a pharmacy retailer operating 490 pharmacies to automate demand forecasting and inventory planning in each branch.
Outcome
The project delivered an optimized warehouse layout and standardized processes that reduce walking distance for pickers by 22 percent and unlock an estimated 8 percent increase in picking productivity.
Revenue
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Product availability for customers
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Saved per pharmacy every day on ordering
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About Dr.Max
Dr.Max is a pharmacy retailer that operates a network of 490 pharmacies. The business focuses on providing prescription medicines and over the counter products, where high on shelf availability is critical for patient service. Inventory and logistics efficiency have a direct impact on service level and operating costs.
490 pharmacies in the network
+ 1000 employees
More than 1 billion EUR in group revenue in 2022
Initial challenge
The operator of 370 pharmacies was looking for ways to further improve service levels in its pharmacies. There was still room to increase product availability for customers and to reduce the manual effort that staff spent on ordering.
Project goal
The goal was to increase product availability and revenue across the network, while at the same time reducing logistics costs and the time pharmacists spent on routine inventory and ordering tasks.
Solution
AI based planning for every pharmacy in the network
Logio deployed Veritico Stock to forecast demand and control inventory with artificial intelligence, then aligned delivery routes and frequencies to the new replenishment pattern.
Solutions implemented
Replenishment & Allocation Management
Process Mapping & Analysis
Demand Forecasting & Inventory Optimization
Impact
More available medicines with less manual work
Higher pharmacy revenue
Pharmacy revenue increased by 5 % as a result of better availability and more efficient replenishment.
Better on shelf availability
Product availability for customers improved by 4 %, which directly supports higher service levels in pharmacies.
Less time spent on ordering
Automatic orders in the inventory optimization software save each pharmacy 2 hours per day that staff previously spent on manual ordering.
Lower logistics costs
Revised delivery plans and optimal delivery frequencies reduced logistics costs while supporting higher availability.
Consistent service level across the network
Centralized, AI based planning keeps service levels more consistent across all 370 pharmacies.
Bring your pharmacy inventory under control
If you manage a network of pharmacies and want higher availability with less manual work and lower logistics costs, we can help. Let’s talk about how AI based demand forecasting and inventory optimization can support your pharmacies and your bottom line.
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