Success Story: Bengal Group and Infoex
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Success Story: Bengal Group and INFOEX
Driving Speed and Excellence in Cement Logistics
For over 15 years, INFOEX has been a trusted digital partner to the Bengal Group of Industries, one of Bangladesh’s leading conglomerates. Our successful long-term relationship extends across more than 12 companies within the Bengal consortium, with Bengal Cement—a division committed to strength and durability—being a prime example of operational transformation.
The Challenge: Optimizing Speed in a High-Pressure Industry
The cement industry is marked by intense pressure to manage production capacity and streamline the entire supply chain while controlling high distribution costs. For Bengal Cement, a key bottleneck was its in-plant logistics and dispatch process. The traditional system resulted in loading areas that were often chaotic, leading to long hours and low Turn Around Times (TAT) for the massive fleet of vehicles transporting their cement. To maintain strong cash flow and capacity utilization, a robust system was needed to put crucial information in the hands of the sales and logistics teams immediately.
The INFOEX Solution: FARVISION 4.5 Logistics Automation
INFOEX responded by implementing the FARVISION 4.5 ERP solution, a tool developed with industry best practices and over 15 years of ERP knowledge. The core of the solution was the Auto-plant based logistics system, which focused on reinforcing core business units: sales, supply chain, and manufacturing.
This system digitized the entire dispatch process:
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It tracked the entire movement of vehicles within the plant, from incoming to weighbridge loading.
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It captured crucial client and order information in real-time, empowering the sales field force to substantially increase their client visits per day.
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It gave instructions to the packing station, ensuring efficient vehicle loading and gate out invoicing.
Measurable Impact: 50% Reduction in Turn Around Time
The implementation of the Auto-plant logistics solution resulted in immediate and measurable efficiency gains for Bengal Cement:
- Speed and Efficiency: The cycle time and the Turn Around Time (TAT) within the plant was reduced by almost fifty percent (50%).
- Win-Win for Transporters: The reduction in TAT created a clear benefit for Bengal Cement’s transporter partners, who could achieve a higher number of trips within a specified time.
- Enhanced Operational Control: The new system delivered immediate improvements in Visibility, Accountability, Speed, Accuracy, and Quality across logistics and sales operations.
By implementing FARVISION 4.5, Bengal Cement gained the digital muscle needed to maintain its competitive edge and ensure its commitment to quality is matched by operational excellence, securing the growth of the larger Bengal Group.