Reducing Nigeria's carbon impacts
Nigeria
Performance
Energy
"The new model will introduce a number of changes, one of
which will reduce the number of journeys made by delivering
directly to customers whenever possible. This means fewer
kilometres will be driven, thus incurring lower costs and reducing
carbon emissions."
Ad Beider
Supply Chain Manager
A new centralised distribution model, designed by Heineken
Supply Chain, will allow Nigeria Breweries Ltd to reduce its
carbon footprint by providing greater efficiency to the product
delivery system.
The project is part of a global initiative by Heineken that
has also been successfully employed in breweries in Spain,
Greece and Italy.
During 2009, data collected from the previous year was analysed
and used to devise a new system that will centrally coordinate
the deliveries of the company's five breweries, taking into
account the specific needs and differences of each site.
"Our overall aim was to create a more efficient and
environmentally-friendly distribution system for Nigerian
Breweries," says Ad Beider, Supply Chain Manager at Heineken.
In addition, by changing to centralised planning Nigerian
Breweries will have greater control over product distribution,
which should minimise the potential for error.
"The fact that all five breweries have fully backed the new
distribution model means its implementation will be a success,"
explains Ad. "Over the next few years, Nigerian Breweries will
develop an operational strategy, based on the new model, to
realise an improved carbon footprint. This will have a major
impact on the organisation but it is one that will be very positive
and ensure future sustainability and efficiency in the country."
