From Distribution Chaos to Intelligent Clarity -The ZingDRP Story
by ZingWorks
Meet Sourabh- Head of Supply Chain at a Fast-Growing FMCG Brand.
Sourabh had a problem. Actually, several.
- One of his northern distribution centers (DCs) was overflowing with inventory.
- Another in the south kept missing delivery deadlines.
- Some SKUs expired before they could even hit the shelves.
- His team was juggling spreadsheets, manually tracking Stock Transfer Notes (STNs), and constantly reacting instead of planning.
Despite all efforts, planning meetings turned into firefighting sessions. The leadership team wanted answers, and Sourabh wanted visibility, consistency, and smarter planning.
That’s when he discovered ZingWorks’ Distribution Requirements Planning (ZingDRP).
Enter ZingDRP: Designed for Leaders Who Want More Than Just Movement
Sourabh’s team implemented ZingDRP in less than 6 weeks and the difference was immediate.
What Changed?
- SKU-Level Replenishment Precision – ZingDRP helped forecast demand using historical trends and real-time consumption, generating time-phased replenishment plans across all DCs.
- Smart Truck Optimization – Every truck was now loaded to capacity, and routes were optimized-saving fuel, time, and cost.
- FIFO Movement & Waste Control – ZingDRP’s logic ensured that older inventory moved first, helping eliminate write-offs and expired stock.
- Full Network Visibility – From a single dashboard, Sourabh could see which DC needed replenishment and which one required redistribution-before any issue occurred.
- Automated STN Generation & ERP Sync – Manual entries became a thing of the past. The system now handles all documentation in sync with their ERP.
- Stock Balancing – As part of the reverse logistics process, Sourabh requested that we identify excess inventory at specific warehouses and recommend transferring it back to the mother warehouse for optimal stock balancing.
The Results?
- Truck utilization crossed from 90% to around 99% – every shipment optimized for performance
- Reverse movements dropped significantly – with precise first time allocation
- Manual effort minimized – thanks to intelligent automation across planning & execution
- +11% boost in Day 1 fulfillment – ensuring product availability where it matters most
- Live inventory insights – real-time visibility into norms, stock coverage, and availability
- Faster executive decision-making – thanks to real-time reporting
The boardroom noticed. Customers noticed. Checklist completed
Sourabh’s team felt empowered.
Final Thought: The New Standard of Distribution Planning
ZingDRP didn’t just optimize Sourabh’s supply chain-it helped transform the way his company thinks about inventory.
Instead of reacting to problems, they now anticipate opportunities.
Because in today’s dynamic world, the smartest supply chains aren’t the biggest-they’re the most intelligent.
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