Argos is avoiding disruption to its supply chain when
planners leave the company by replicating the procedures they use
in an automatic container management system.
The system from software supplier One Network Enterprises is
also saving Argos money by reducing the time that containers are
left in docks.
The container management system gives both Argos and the
companies that transport its freight to its distribution centres
real-time visibility of the containers.
More than 1,000 containers a week are tracked by the system.
Argos’ direct import stock manager said, “Agile systems are
vital to ensuring that Argos gains a competitive edge through its
supply chain processes. The One Network tool gives us the ability
to automate the container scheduling process to ensure that the
most important lines are prioritised as quickly as possible.”
The retailer has 670 outlets in the UK and Ireland. Its sales
exceeded £3.8bn during its last financial year.