Shanghai Pepsi-Cola partners with Blue Yonder to boost production efficiency

In a significant move to simplify its increasingly complex production operations, Shanghai Pepsi-Cola Beverage Co. Ltd., a key subsidiary of PepsiCo in China, announced the implementation of Blue Yonder Production Planning. This decision aligns with the need to address rising challenges in the supply chain, which include optimizing production efficiency, enhancing customer satisfaction, and reducing waste in production processes. The company has experienced rapid growth since its establishment in 1989, currently producing a wide variety of products including mineral water and various soft drinks, which are distributed primarily in Shanghai and southern Jiangsu. The collaboration with Blue Yonder aims to digitally transform production planning across all operations of Shanghai Pepsi-Cola. By leveraging Blue Yonder's capabilities, the company intends to enhance its real-time data coordination, thereby improving asset utilization and meeting customer commitments more effectively. The strategic partner for this project is PwC, which will facilitate the deployment of Blue Yonder Production Planning solutions tailored to meet specific operational needs. One of the central goals of this implementation is to create a more efficient production plan that can adapt to the dynamic nature of supply and demand. Blue Yonder's technology will allow Shanghai Pepsi-Cola to factor in various constraints, enabling faster response times to fluctuations in the market. The system is designed to balance manufacturing objectives with customer service requirements, ultimately enhancing efficiency while minimizing costs associated with production, inventory, and delivery. Furthermore, enhancing plant operations will lead to reduced work-in-process and minimize unnecessary equipment changeovers. The expected results from adopting Blue Yonder solutions include increased operational efficiency, improved customer service quality, and significant waste reduction in its supply chain processes. Antonio Boccalandro, president of APAC at Blue Yonder, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership and the potential to turn supply chain challenges into a competitive advantage for Shanghai Pepsi-Cola.