Through an inventory and transportation network scan the opportunity for a major cruise operator to increase availability and achieve a 7-figure reduction in cost and inventory was identified.

Inventory is important, but too much inventory is inefficient 

With inventory scattered across multiple vessels all over the world, visibility and subsequently improvements, is challenging.

Despite high logistics costs, critical parts are not available

With vessels travelling from port to port on a busy cruise schedule, having the correct parts available for collection at the correct port at the right time is challenging and expensive.

Benefits for the customer

• Our DSV Inventory Optimisation Service generated a 10% potential reduction in inventory holding.
• A plan to optimally locate DCs to service cruise ships all over the world.
• An opportunity to increase product availability from 52-80% to 95-99%, resulting in less equipment downtime, improved customer experience and better operational efficiency.