SAF OptimalDeliveryCycle for Cost Optimized Delivery Rhythms and Delivery Modes

Frequent deliveries provide more flexibility to stores however they are usually accompanied by higher costs. Although limiting deliveries to once or twice a week sounds like a simple solution, it is one that should be approached with care. After all, it may result in substantially higher inventories and fluctuating logistics expenditure – which also burdens the cost calculation.

SAF OptimalDeliveryCycle resolves these issues. Based on data from the previous year, SAF experts calculate orders per item and, as a result, the inventory development per day. Process and handling costs, as well as interest, theft and loss expenditures are added. Utilizing this information, SAF OptimalDeliveryCycle simulates alternative delivery cycles and compares their respective costs. The customer is subsequently in a position to choose the most cost effective solution taking into account any existing restrictions.