February 1, 2012 | Categories: Clients, International
Retail distributor AWT International d.o.o. has extended the use of high-tech delivery routing software from Paragon Software Systems. AWT uses the software to optimise routes, schedules and loads for its distribution operation. A recent implementation by Paragon took only 15 days to complete and it is anticipated that this will lead to the company rolling out the software to more sites and to other countries.
AWT distributes popular consumer brands – such as Barilla, Chipita, Colgate-Palmolive, Henkel, Hipp, Jomo,Kotanyi, Krauthaker, Kolid, Mars, Naturel, Pfanner, Pop Corn, Ricola, SCA, Schneekoppe, Schwarzkopf, Vileda, Vivera - throughout Croatia, Serbia and Macedonia. The company uses Paragon to plan and optimise more than 3,500 individual deliveries of these popular FMCG goods from its four large regional warehouses and two supporting depots.
This is a server-based software installation that integrates with AWT’s ERP system. AWT chose this installation option as it makes it easier to extend and provide remote access to Paragon by authorised users at its various sites. Paragon also translated the software into Croatian for AWT.
“We have an excellent relationship with Paragon and we have been very impressed with the speed and ease of the software implementation process. The company has delivered on its original promise to assist us in improving our transport efficiencies and remains instrumental in assisting us with standardising our planning procedures. The high quality of Paragon’s support is a key feature within this project and we are delighted with the responsiveness of the support team in helping us to get so far, so quickly,” says Jovica Mandarić, Operations Director AWT Group.
AWT and Paragon are now jointly investigating the opportunity to implement a similar solution for AWT retail distribution operations in Serbia.
Notes to Editors:
Paragon Software Systems is a market leader in transport optimisation with over 1,500 routing and scheduling systems installed in more than 33 countries. Paragon helps companies reduce transport costs by up to 20 per cent through more efficient deployment of vehicles and drivers. Headquartered in Dorking, UK and with US offices in Dallas, Paragon is a respected pioneer in routing and scheduling with over 30 years of know-how.
Paragon is employed by transport operations ranging from just 10 vehicles at a single site to hundreds of vehicles operating from several sites. The system is used for routing and scheduling optimisation; managing transport resources; strategic planning; scheduling home deliveries continuously as orders are being confirmed; and managing the execution of the transport plan in real time using vehicle tracking technology.
Paragon assists many leading companies with their logistics including ASDA, Royal Mail Group, Harrods, Sainsbury's, AB Agri, CEVA Logistics, Wincanton, DHL Exel, Norbert Dentressangle, Linde, Fuller's, John Lewis, Tesco, Keystone Distribution, Raleigh and many others.
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