Longi is a dominant player in the solar industry, offering a comprehensive suite of PV solutions– from silicon wafers to complete modules. Their vertically integrated approach ensures maximum efficiency and quality for their customers.
With 1,387 patents and an industry-leading N-HJT efficiency of 26.81%, they are at the forefront of innovation.
Challenges
The pace of our expansion is incredible, but our logistics are straining to stay up.
The increasing demand for Longi’s solar goods across Europe contributed to the company’s rapid expansion. However, significant difficulties accompanied this expansion.
It was like attempting to solve a complex problem when planning the delivery routes!
Three top issues that they were facing include:
- Higher costs due to manual planning for efficient delivery routes across a vast European network.
- Uneven workload distribution as some drivers were overloaded while others had idle time, creating an imbalance and potentially impacting customer service.
- Limited shipment visibility made it difficult for them to keep clients informed about the status of their orders.
Longi needed a modern, sophisticated tracking system to overcome these challenges and optimize operational efficiency.
Solution
We were having trouble meeting the needs of our expanding operations; now, our efficiency has skyrocketed through Sophus’s Distribution Network Design and Transportation Route Planning.
Through this Longi could analyze their current network inconsistencies, explore options for new ports and regional distribution centers, and optimize the placement of warehouses for better customer reach.
We got rid of manually planning delivery routes across Europe and our drivers are productive with a more balanced workload.
Order-shipment assignment optimization helped Longi Analyze order fulfillment data to match customer orders with the most suitable drivers/routes and balance workloads across drivers for better efficiency and service.
Results
Our partnership with Sophus has yielded impressive results, and our customers are happy with the improved service.
- Productivity has been increased by 30%
- Supply Chain Efficiency has increased by 25%
- Operational costs have been reduced by 40%
Partnering with Sophus was a fundamental shift in Longi’s European operations. With an optimized supply chain, they could respond swiftly to changing market demands, deliver exceptional customer services, and focus resources on strategic investments to fuel growth.
We are proud to be a trusted partner in Longi’s success story. Our innovative platform provides the tools and data-driven insights that empower businesses to achieve:
- Sustainable growth.
- Enhanced decision-making capabilities.
- Streamlined operations for a competitive edge.
Ready to unlock the potential of your supply chain? Let’s discuss how Sophus can help your business take flight. Contact us to arrange a demo or try our software with a free trial.
