AI case study

PHOENIX GroupSupply chain operations

Manual Excel models bottlenecked the network. Now, AI optimizes inventory while bots provide 24/7 service.

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The story

Context

A European pharmaceutical wholesale leader operating a complex, pan-European distribution network with a diverse data landscape.

Challenge

Manual workflows dominated critical operations, from Excel-based inventory forecasting to transport invoice validation. Scattered technical...

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Scope & timeline

  • Prototypes to production in under 1 year

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The company

PHOENIX Group logo

PHOENIX Group

phoenixgroup.eu

Pharmaceutical wholesaler and pharmacy retailer operating across Europe.

IndustryPharmaceuticals & Biotech
LocationMannheim, BW, Germany
Employees10K-50K
Founded1994

The implementation partner

Boston Consulting Group logo

Boston Consulting Group

bcg.com
IndustryProfessional Services
LocationBoston, MA, USA
Employees10K-50K
Founded1963

Use case

PHOENIX Group's Supply chain operations is part of this use case:

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