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How logistics are changing the e-commerce landscape
Article published on September 2024 in Manufacturing magazine from Mr Thanasis Pantopoulos, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Andrianopoulos
It will be the AI in Logistics operations a new Frankenstein?
Article published in Manufacturing magazine from Mr Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Construction of a modern warehouse: from master layout to occupancy permit
Article published on April 2024 in Manufacturing magazine from Mr. Antonis Andrianopoulos, Associate Manager at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Reorganization of warehouse procedures
Eltrekka S.A., a member of the VASILAKIS Group of companies, assigned to PLANNING SA the reorganization of its warehouse procedures. The solutions designed and proposed by PLANNING, were fully adapted to ELTREKKA’s particularities and consisted of a mixture of appropriate automation, modern technologies for managing its products, rearranging codes based on their mobility and maximizing the utilization of available space.
Andrianopoulos
Navigating the future
Article published in Manufacturing magazine from Mr Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO and Mr Nikos Manios, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Evaluation or various operational scenarios
The well-known soft drink and juice production industry EPSA S.A. chose PLANNING SA, in order to explore the best strategy to support its Logistics in the future. PLANNING SA, successfully implemented a feasibility study, examining and evaluating various operational scenarios of the EPSA Supply Chain. The evaluation of the scenarios was based on specific evaluation criteria such as: the total investment and operating costs (CAPEX & OPEX) in each case, customer service, the flexibility in periods of intense demand and the scalability of the solutions as the company grows.
The reinstatement of reverse logistics
Article published on January 2024 in Manufacturing magazine from Mr. Mihalis Ziglis, Partner at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Model for future storage needs
MELIPARTIES assigned to PLANNING SA the investigation of the optimal support model for both its current and future storage needs as well as the way of managing its equipment. The solutions designed and proposed by PLANNING, were fully adapted to the particularities of MELIPARTIES both in terms of means and equipment for the management of its materials and in terms of the spaces required to effectively and productively base its future development.
Andrianopoulos
Will the 5th generation of logistics be the last one?
Article published in Manufacturing magazine from Mr Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO and Ms. Gogo Thanasa, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
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Tools against disruptors in Supply Chain
Article published in Manufacturing magazine from Mr Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO & Ms Vassia Manola, Senior Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Forecasting tool utilizing sell out and stock in trade data
For L’OREAL Hellas the consumer experience is a key priority and this experience begins, first of all, with the availability of the product on the shelf and the maintenance of stocks at the desired levels. For this reason, the company decided to innovate by utilizing a large asset it has: Sell out and Stock In Trade data from retailers with whom it cooperates. With our contribution, the company proceeded to the utilization of this data for better forecasting of demand.
After experimenting with data collection, processing, selection of the best algorithms and forecasting techniques, we created for L’OREAL Hellas a plug and play demand forecasting tool utilizing sell out and stock in trade data, which improves the company’s forecast accuracy up to 20%.
Best practices for organizing spare parts warehouses
Article published in Manufacturing magazine from Mr. Nikos Manios, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
The era of logistics 5.0 is here
Article published in Supply Chain & Logistics Magazine issue 135, from Mr. Stamatis Andrianopoulos, Executive Consultant at PLANNING SA and Maritina Lambrou, Director of Supply Chain Institute (in Greek):
Feasibility study about in-house warehouse vs outsourcing
PLANNING SA undertook and successfully implemented the feasibility study, examining three different logistics operating scenarios of Davaris Textiles concerning the mix of in-house warehouse vs outsourcing, based on specific evaluation criteria such as the total investment and operating costs (CAPEX & OPEX). Davaris Textiles is one of the most important textile trading companies in the domestic and European market.
Fit for 55: Green Logistics
Article published in Supply Chain & Logistics Magazine, from Mr. Stamatis Andrianopoulos, Executive Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Ziglis
Supply chain trends
Article published in Manufacturing magazine published on January 2023, from Mr. Michalis Ziglis, Partner and Antonis Andrianopoulos, Senior Consuntant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Complete spatial and functional design of Papadakis storage center
PLANNING undertook the complete spatial and functional design of Papadakis storage center, placing particular emphasis on the scalability of all different storage systems and spaces. Papadakis Group is the exclusive distributor for new Man and Neoplan buses, an authorized distributor for new Man trucks and an importer of used buses of all manufacturers with a market share of more than 65% in sales of such vehicles.
Design of a new warehouse and production infrastructure
For PLANNING, the innovative and pioneer companies are those who assign to us the real challenging projects. By implementing them, we become simultaneously participants in their future plans and partners in their transformation and growth path. So we did, with Milkplan, a 100% Greek company and one of the pioneer companies in the field of manufacturing and trading of livestock equipment, milk transportation and cooling tanks, cooling systems and technological applications for livestock units, situated in N.Greece, with exports to 8 countries worldwide.
Special Thanks to Milkplan for entrusting us in designing the company’s future warehouse and production infrastructure which will form the base for the implementation of its next decade plans.
Current challenges facing supply chain in Greece
What are the challenges faced by supply chain in Greece? 280 executives from Greek and Multinational companies respond!
See the large poll done on behalf of PLANNING SA at the 11th Solutions conference organized by the Supply Chain Institute (in Greek):
Spatial planning of a new distribution center
PRC Logistics, a rapidly growing company in the supply chain industry, entrusted Planning SA the complete detailed spatial planning and drafting storage equipment specifications, of the newly built modern storage and distribution center of 8,500 m² in Aspropyrgos, with the aim of maximizing storage volume, building players, and its more productive operation.
Analytical study of a new Storage and Distribution Center
MEGA HELLAS S.A. assigned our company the overall analytical study of a new Storage and Distribution Center (building shape-location on the plot-detailed interior design-vehicle flows) and the drafting of the detailed technical specifications of the storage equipment. The goals achieved were the maximum possible utilization of the permissible building coefficients, the achievement of the most efficient operation and the lowest construction cost possible.
Supply Chain’s MegaTrends
Article published on July 2022 in Manufacturing magazine from Mr. Nikos Manios, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Spatial and functional design of a new warehouse and store
PLANNING SA was trusted by NIKITAS KOTHROS SA, a pioneering company in the field of commercial vehicle spare parts, with more than 350 active customers in Greece, Cyprus and the Balkans over the last 48 years. The project concerned the spatial and functional design of a new warehouse and store in Aspropyrgos, with a total area of 2,800sq.m., in an existing multi-storey building. The nature of the managed products (small dimensions, bulky, oversized, heavy, fragile, barrels, pallet tanks, etc.), which extends to a range of more than 15,000 codes, guided the overall design aiming at the maximum utilization and the high productivity of the premises.
Analysis of the Greek cold chain distribution market
FAMAR, the largest logistics service provider in the pharmaceutical sector, gave us the opportunity to support them in the qualitative and cost analysis of the Greek cold chain distribution market and to explore with them the opportunities and possibilities of further strengthening FAMAR’s fleet and network throughout Greece.
Andrianopoulos
Automation of storage structures
Article published in Manufacturing magazine issue 66 from Mr. Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO at PLANNING SA and Ms. Aphrodite Dragona, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
The Greek Transports emit SOS
Article published in Supply Chain & Logistics Magazine, issue 126 from Mr. Stamatis Andrianopoulos, Executive Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Finding the best model for clothing logistics
SHOP&TRADE, the largest company importing and distributing clothing, footwear and accessories in Greece, Cyprus and Southeastern Europe, trusted PLANNING to find the best model of service of its logistics. The project was successfully completed by a Working Group in which executives of both companies participated. For us at PLANNING it is very important to work closely with customers and propose solutions, realistic and applicable.
The main pillars for Supply Chain Sustainability
Article published on March 2022 in www.naftemporiki.gr from Mr. Mihalis Ziglis, Partner at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Is your supply chain sustainable?
Article published on March 2022 in Manufacturing magazine from Mr. Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Design of raw and packaging materials warehouse
PLANNING undertook the design of the factory’s warehouses, studying the automation alternatives for the finished products, achieving the satisfaction of future production development plans in the existing building area, through a fully automated warehouse of the “ready for truck” philosophy. At the same time, PLANNING took up the design of the warehouses of raw materials and packaging materials, succeeding in increasing their capacity through modern storage systems and the “one aisle” (one corridor) philosophy, even though the warehouse space was reduced due to the automation of finished products. Now, COLGATE-PALMOLIVE has the solutions that will allow it to grow, having state-of-the-art warehouses that will support this path to the future.
The explosive phenomenon of lack of human resources –The voice of the market
Article published in Supply Chain & Logistics Magazine, issue 125 from Mr. Stamatis Andrianopoulos, Executive Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Design of distribution center
We undertook on behalf of Skroutz Last Mile the design of its distribution center and identifying key functional and organizational interventions for the best and faster customer service. Solutions were designed to increase its customer service capacity and identified operational reorganization points that will increase productivity, reduce service costs and put infrastructure for the further development of the company.
Raw and packaging materials management in your Plant
Article published on November 2021 in Manufacturing magazine from Ms. Aphrodite Dragona, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Audit Strategy for Operations and Logistics
PLANNING took over the Audit Strategy for Operations and Logistics of ION SA In order to find opportunities for an even greater improvement of of the customer experience, but also their cost-to-service costs. Solutions were proposed about how to execute the transport and distributive project, how to serve storage needs, warehouse productivity, rationalization of the active clientele and codecology of the company.
Warehouse construction from scratch: Points of attention, tips, costs
Article published on October 2021 in Manufacturing magazine from Mr. Antonis Andrianopoulos, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Improving handling of packaging and raw materials
Planning SA Management consultants has undertaken and implemented the design of “WMS system for packaging and raw materials”, for Coca-Cola Tria Epsilon and its Mega-Plant at Schimatari Greece. The project aimed to improve the handling of packaging and raw materials, increase stock visibility and reliability to all departments involved in production planning and execution, minimize stock discrepancies and reduce production lines’ downtimes due to raw materials and packaging shortages.
How packaging can enhance company’s unique ID
Article published on September 2021 in Manufacturing magazine from Ms. Konstantina Kantara, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
AI: A significant ally for the Production Planner
Article published on August 2021 in Manufacturing magazine from Mr. George Logothetis, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Gamification of picking for increasing productivity
Article published Supply Chain & Logistics Magazine, issue 120 from Mr. Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Dragona
IoT: The game changer
Article published on June 2021 in Manufacturing magazine from Ms. Aphrodite Dragona, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
1821-2021: 200 years of the Greek state. Logistics has always been there
Article published in Supply Chain & Logistics Magazine, issue 118 from Mr. Stamatis Andrianopoulos, Executive Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
ABC Analysis: Back to basics
Article published on April 2021 in Manufacturing magazine from Mr. Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
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Gotzias
Logistics Real Estate: Dynamic growth in a rapidly changing market
Article published in Supply Chain & Logistics Magazine, issue 117 from Mr. Stamatis Andrianopoulos, Executive Consultant and Mr. Nikos Gotzias, Business Unit Manager at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Customer (experience) is the king
Article published on March 2021 in Manufacturing magazine from Mr. Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Classification of products – The key to spend analysis
Article published on February 2021 in PLANT magazine from Mr. George Logothetis, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Management based on data
Article published on January 2021 in PLANT magazine from Mr. Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
The new Logistics model after COVID-19 era. Will you be on the field?
Article published in Supply Chain & Logistics Magazine, issue 116 from Mr. Stamatis Andrianopoulos, Executive Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
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Varellas
Last mile distribution: the foundation of modern customer experience
Article published on December 2020 in PLANT magazine issue 49 from Mr. Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO at PLANNING SA and Mr. Andreas Varellas, Administration & Customer Service at Supply Chain Institute (in Greek):
Gotzias
City Logistics, Fulfillment Centers & Logistics Parks
Article published on October 2020 in PLANT magazine issue 47 from Mr. Nikos Gotzias, Business Unit Manager at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
80% of Greek e-shops are unprofitable
Article published in Supply Chain & Logistics Magazine, issue 115 from Mr. Stamatis Andrianopoulos, Executive Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
High Score in the Warehouse
Article published on September 2020 in PLANT magazine issue 46 from Mr. Antonis Andrianopoulos, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Sotiropoulos
Automation in Industrial Warehouses
Article published on July 2020 in PLANT magazine issue 45 from Mr. Panos Sotiropoulos, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Automation in storage and distribution centers: kind of luxury or first need in the post-COVID-19 era?
Article published on June 2020 in PLANT magazine issue 44 from Mr. Antonis Andrianopoulos, Consultant at PLANNING SA (in Greek):
Reasons of system automation in warehouses
Article published on 8 July in FNB DAILY from Mr. Panagiotis Andrianopoulos, President & CEO at PLANNING SA (in Greek):