Case Study: MAN achieves transparent, reliable empty container management with Alpega Group’s inet Reusable Packaging Management

Man - Customer Case Study

MAN Truck & Bus AG, a major European manufacturer of trucks and buses, faced significant challenges in managing its reusable container supply across its expanding European network. The lack of connectivity between its plants made it impossible to get an overview of container needs, leading to costly and inefficient over- or under-scheduling. To address this, MAN selected the Reusable Packaging Management solution from Alpega Group.

Alpega Group implemented a web-based system that shifted container ordering to a pull principle, where suppliers order based on actual demand. This created a transparent network across all MAN's sites, replacing outdated communication like fax and email with real-time data access. The solution enabled MAN to significantly reduce its container inventory to only the required amount, freeing up capital, reducing errors, and simplifying processes through a single, integrated system.

MAN

Heiko Kayser

Head Of Global Transportation & Containers