Case Study Visualize and Optimize the Flow of Goods
Viessmann Logistik International GmbH optimizes its logistics network with PSIglobal.
Viessmann Logistik International GmbH, responsible among other things for the transport network and the worldwide locations of Viessmann Climate Solutions, optimizes the logistics network with PSIglobal. Viessmann Climate Solutions SE, with 22 production companies in eleven countries, produces system solutions for all areas of application based on renewable and fossil fuels. The product spectrum ranges from heating systems for single-family homes to large-scale systems for industry
and commerce.
Company data
- Industry: Electrical, electrical engineering, mechanical and plant engineering
- Employees: 14,500+
- Turnover: 4 billion euros (2022)
Challenges
As a leading provider in the heating and air-conditioning technology sector, Viessmann faces a wide range of challenges in the changing energy industry. The company‘s transformation requires a strategic realignment. At the same time, the new heating law is leading to reduced interest in traditional, older technologies.
The range of tasks relating to the supply chain includes merging data, filtering relevant information for export, a plausibility check of imported data, carrying out a quantity analysis and optimizing locations.
Solution approach
- PSIglobal enables independent, flexible scenario calculation and continuous optimization at Viessmann.
- Focus on precise consideration of individual shipment items leads to greater efficiency and accuracy in the supply chain.
- PSIglobal supports optimized warehousing and faster delivery times through better planning and control of the range of items.
- Decision in favor of PSIglobal is based on positive experience with partner management projects.
- PSIglobal facilitates the transition to strategic network planning with module versions for data management and location optimization.
- Introduction of PSIglobal strengthens the competitiveness of Viessmann Logistik International by optimizing logistics network planning in Europe, enabling transparency, coordination, shorter transport routes and reduced costs.
- Management of approx. 70 routes and 12,000 full truck loads annually; optimization of capacities and locations of approx. 25 warehouses.
- PSIglobal analysis made it possible to save 30% of transport kilometers in fine distribution in one sales country.
- Optimization through PSIglobal leads to improved warehouse structure, more efficient cost design, high service levels, improved network transparency and visualization.
Figures, data, facts
- Main warehouse in Allendorf (Eder) with 12,500 square meters of floor space
- 62% of the German market is supplied from Allendorf
- 49 sales companies worldwide, 35 sales partners in 58 countries, sales activities in 74 countries
- 120 sales offices belong to Viessmann Climate Solutions SE
- Wide range of products: from large boilers to small sealing rings
- Approx. 71,000 different articles in the range
Type of optimizations
- Standortoptimierung
- Zuordnungsoptimierung
- Brownfield
- Greenfield