Case Studies

The Shell RVI programme was modelled over 3 years to all service stations in Europe. Savings representing 50% of transport costs ($7 million over 3 years) were identified and implemented. The project savings were audited after 2 years of operation. The audit confirmed the 50% saving. Shell and the project consultants presented the joint findings of the study at the CLM conference.

A number of scenarios were evaluated from the current wholesale network through regional RDCs to one central warehouse with satellite locations. The results of the analysis were used to evaluate alternative supply chain tenders and the optimum tender selected in terms of service and price.

Project to optimise lubricants distribution in France, Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg. Optimum number and locations of depots identified taking into account sourcing of product and customer locations.

Modelling of the PDO exploration and production (EP) supply chain in Oman. Scope of model covered movements of all goods from point of entry into Oman to consumption point. The model was used to determine optimum network structure and to evaluate options such as night driving, trunking operations, and determine size and type of vehicles.

Burmah Castrol were a wholesaler of fuels in the UK. Products:- leaded, unleaded, diesel. Study to determine optimum wholesale network and fleet including cost of product supply. Significant savings (£1 million+) were identified through the optimum network and switching some points of product supply. Key element was the optimisation of purchasing and logistics costs in one model.