Enhancing Supply Chain Efficiency and Security in Tobacco Manufacturing
Overview
This case study explores how LNJ Logistics partnered with PT Bentoel Prima, a reputable tobacco manufacturing company established in 1930, to address several challenges related to their supply chain management. PT Bentoel Prima encountered a range of issues, including difficulties with permit applications, customs clearance, planning reliability, IT systems and digitalization, as well as non-compliance with security and transportation standards. These challenges caused delays in production and impacted the company's profitability.
How We Help
LNJ Logistics provided a comprehensive solution to address PT Bentoel Prima's supply chain management challenges. Our support included:
Delivering specialized expertise in customs regulations and permits to streamline the permit application process.
Delivering specialized expertise in customs regulations and permits to streamline the permit application process.
Ensuring compliance with Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and security regulations in all transportation services provided.
Collaborating with local stakeholders to facilitate a seamless clearance process.
Providing personalized communication and coordination with a dedicated point of contact for PT Bentoel Prima.
Facilitating digitalization and automation projects in transportation and customs clearance processes, including the implementation of new standards and procedures.
Results
Improved Trucking Readiness
LNJ Logistics exceeded the target, achieving an average of 86% in trucking readiness.
Enhanced Container Condition
LNJ Logistics surpassed the target, achieving an average of 90% in container condition in good/prime condition
Faster final document submission
PT Bentoel Prima received final documents at a faster rate.
Accelerated quarantine inspection submission
PT Bentoel Prima submitted quarantine inspections more quickly
Conclusion
In conclusion, LNJ Logistics' partnership with PT Bentoel Prima enabled the company to overcome its supply chain management challenges. By providing specialized expertise and customized solutions, LNJ Logistics was able to streamline the permit application and clearance process, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Our support also facilitated digitalization and automation projects, ultimately improving trucking readiness and container condition, while delivering final documents and quarantine inspection submissions more quickly. PT Bentoel Prima appreciated LNJ Logistics' personalized communication, expertise, and commitment to EHS and security standards.
"LNJ Logistics has been instrumental in improving our transportation, automation, and digitalization, as a valuable partner in our supply chain. We anticipate building on our successful collaboration to pursue active innovation and operational excellence."
BAT's Transport Manager for Domestic & EXIM