About
Vadigran is a family-owned company specializing in high-quality pet care products. With over 60 years of experience, Vadigran is dedicated to promoting the well-being of pets by offering a wide range of premium pet food, bedding, and accessories. Known for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, Vadigran serves pet owners and businesses across Europe, delivering products prioritizing health, comfort, and environmental responsibility.
The Challenge
Before implementing GoRamp, Vadigran relied on basic tools like Outlook or operated without a dedicated system for dock scheduling and time slot management. This lack of structure led to several challenges:
- Inefficient Workflows: Peaks during high-demand periods resulted in imbalanced workloads and inefficient resource allocation.
- Truck Waiting Times: Unscheduled arrivals caused delays, leading to increased waiting costs for trucks and drivers.
- Capacity Issues: Without a clear scheduling system, balancing warehouse capacity with daily activities was a struggle.
- Carrier Compliance: Encouraging transport companies to adhere to schedules was particularly challenging in regions with less predictable delivery patterns.
The Solution
Pierre explored multiple solutions before selecting GoRamp, a straightforward and customizable slot management tool. GoRamp stood out for its:
- Ease of Setup: Implemented in just a few hours without the need for extensive integration.
- Affordability: Flexible pricing suited Vadigran’s needs, unlike more robust ERP-integrated solutions.
- Adaptability: Despite the initial language barrier (French), GoRamp’s team customized the tool to ensure seamless onboarding.
- Accessibility: The team repurposed existing iPads for dock access, enhancing usability for warehouse staff.
Why GoRamp
Pierre’s decision was influenced by:
- Word of Mouth: Recommendations from industry contacts highlighted GoRamp's simplicity and effectiveness.
- Test Period: A trial phase demonstrated its value, with clear results convincing the team to proceed.
- Carrier Prioritization: GoRamp’s prioritization of booked slots encouraged compliance, reducing waiting times and costs.
Results
GoRamp transformed daily operations for Vadigran, delivering impressive results:
- Enhanced Efficiency: Inbound teams transitioned from reactive to proactive planning.
- Workforce Optimization: A 20% reduction in workforce achieved the same activity levels as two years ago.
"GoRamp has significantly improved our warehouse planning and efficiency. With a 20% reduction in workforce, we now achieve the same activity levels as two years ago—it's been a game-changer for our operations." — Pierre Cernero, General Manager, Valadis & Vadipro
- Improved Employee Well-being: Reduced reliance on extra staff enabled a healthier, balanced workload.
- Carrier Compliance: While some regions remain challenging, most carriers now adhere to the “no slot, no unload” policy, ensuring smoother workflows.
The Future Outlook
Vadigran plans to continue leveraging GoRamp as its standalone slot management solution. While future integration with a WMS or TMS remains possible, the current system offers the flexibility and reliability they need. For now, GoRamp is central to Vadigran’s efficient and streamlined logistics operations.
