Matahari Group Supply Chain Case Study
Matahari, one of Indonesia's largest multi-format retailers, looked to Manhattan's Warehouse Management and Slotting Optimization solutions to centralize distribution and optimize its supply chain. The company, which operates 3 major formats—department stores, hypermarkets and supermarkets—needed to gain greater control of inventory and to facilitate growth. Following deployment of Warehouse Management, Matahari achieved a 54% reduction in its inventory holding requirement and a 40% reduction in distribution costs. It also achieved a 15% productivity improvement within one week of using Slotting Optimization.
CHALLENGE
Matahari Food Business needed greater control of inventory through a centralised distribution system to facilitate growth.
SOLUTION
Manhattan solutions selected for enhanced capabilities and integrated modules including Slotting Optimisation and Labour Management solutions.
RESULTS
54% reduction in inventory holding requirement; 40% reduction in distribution costs; 43% improvement in service levels provided to stores; 15% productivity improvement in just one week with Slotting Optimisation.