UK-based national retailer and grocery wholesaler Nisa is looking to reduce costs associated with supply chain challenges by being the UK’s first company to use a new pallet-tracking technology offered by Brambels-owned end-to-end supply chain specialist Chep.
The Flow Illumination digital tracking solution delivered Nisa data and intelligence on the movement of pallets which enabled it to improve processes and reduce costs and inefficiencies.
This digital solution development is part of an investment over the last three years by Brambles, which has been focused on developing and driving efficiencies for its business and its customers.
Chep's digital tracking solution has been offered in partnership with BXB Digital, a sister company in the Brambles family.
Launched in 2016, BXB Digital is building solutions that illuminate the supply chain and deliver visibility into the movement of goods and assets with seamlessly integrated digital devices and cloud-based software.
“The technology is helping us to be more efficient and sustainable when it comes to using pallets for our distribution requirements,' said Nigel Mitcheson, facilities manager at Nisa. 'It’s also helping us to make significant cost savings, by enabling Nisa to improve delivery accuracy when servicing Nisa Partners.
“The technology helps reduce this risk by allowing us to trace pallets from when they leave the depot to when they reach their final destination, so we can prove orders have been delivered.'
Helen Lane, vice-president for northern Europe at Chep, said: “Our new digital tracking technology allows customers to pinpoint inefficiencies, reduce waste and conserve resources when it comes to the use of pallets. This pilot project is the first of its kind for Chep UK, and using this collaboration with Nisa as a blueprint, we hope to partner with other companies in the future who wish to innovate with us.
“It’s part of a major investment programme by the business to help our customers move more with less,' she added.
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