Overview: Duvel Moortgat, a world-renowned Belgian brewery, has experienced explosive growth, expanding its reach to over 60 countries with 11 breweries across Europe and the US. The company produces 400 different beer SKUs, including famous brands like Duvel and Vedett, generating over €500M in annual sales. To keep pace with this growth, Duvel Moortgat partnered with Arkieva to reimagine and optimize its global supply chain processes.
Challenges: Duvel Moortgat faced significant complexity as their operations grew internationally. Managing an increasing number of SKUs, decentralized warehouses, and breweries required better visibility and efficiency across their entire supply chain.
Key challenges included:
- Growing complexity of the supply chain due to new markets and brands.
- The need for end-to-end visibility across the international supply chain.
- Balancing inventory levels while maintaining high service quality.
- Aligning sales, marketing, and production processes to meet demand.
Solutions: To address these challenges, Duvel Moortgat implemented Arkieva’s Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) software, which included modules for Demand Planning and Inventory Optimization. The software allowed Duvel Moortgat to gain better visibility and control over their supply chain, enabling more accurate forecasting and effective decision-making.
Results: By leveraging Arkieva’s S&OP software, Duvel Moortgat was able to streamline its supply chain operations and better manage its global growth.
Notable results include:
- Improved Supply Chain Visibility: The ability to track stock levels and optimize replenishment across countries allowed Duvel to maintain service levels despite logistical challenges, such as delays in ocean freight.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Arkieva’s forecasting tools provided a single source of truth, improving communication between sales and supply chain teams, and facilitating more informed decision-making.
- Scalability for Growth: As Duvel continues to expand, particularly in emerging markets like China, Arkieva’s software will support the fine-tuning of supply chain flows to meet regional demands.
