Transportation management / FMCG logistics

FMCG moves fast.
Constraints come first.

Plan frequent FMCG deliveries without losing sight of product compatibility, transport conditions and delivery priorities. Turn different order requirements into trips an operator can evaluate and release.

Mix / non-mix rulesVehicle conditionsDelivery priorities
FMCG logisticsIllustrative view
01 / DemandOrder lines
02 / RulesCategory rules
03 / PlanLoad feasibility
04 / TripTrip proposal

Orders and category rules shape a feasible FMCG transport proposal

Planning focusCategory mix · segregation · load feasibility
Conceptual illustration — no live customer dataExplore the workflow

Three FMCG operational scenarios

Every product has requirements.
Every delivery has a window.

FMCG transport planning is not only about choosing the shortest route. Category combinations, suitable equipment and frequent changes in demand all influence what can be loaded and delivered.

01 / Product compatibility

Product Compatibility & Mix Rules

Build transport loads around category-specific mix and non-mix rules. Review what can travel together, including segregation and handling requirements, before an operator confirms a feasible plan.

Order linesLoad feasibilityTrip proposal

02 / Load conditions

Transport Conditions & Equipment

Match loads to vehicle profiles and any relevant equipment or handling conditions. Temperature-controlled transport or regulated-goods restrictions apply only where the operation requires them.

Product profileSuitable vehicleLoad readiness

03 / Time and priorities

Frequent Replenishment & Priorities

Coordinate recurring delivery requirements, location-specific windows and urgent changes. Compare route alternatives before confirming trips and follow execution across multiple delivery points.

Demand updatesPlanned tripsDelivery proof

Operational requirements

Fit the products.
Protect the delivery plan.

The transport plan has to reflect what the product requires, what the vehicle can carry and when each location expects the shipment—not simply available truck space.

01

Mix and non-mix category rules

Evaluate configurable compatibility and segregation rules between product categories before proposing a combined load.

02

Equipment and transport conditions

Match capacity and vehicle profiles to relevant handling conditions. Temperature or regulated-goods restrictions are used only where the operation requires them.

03

Time windows and delivery priorities

Account for delivery windows, customer priorities, operating hours and changed requirements while comparing alternative plans.

04

Stock context and execution evidence

Reference order and inventory information from connected systems, then follow delivery milestones and available POD or exception records.

Product rules and vehicle conditions are configurable and specific to the deployment. Temperature-controlled and regulated-goods requirements apply only to relevant cargo and authorized operations. Inventory, temperature readings and regulatory validation rely on the appropriate connected systems and procedures where available.

FMCG operational workflow explorer

From product rules
to executable deliveries.

Choose an FMCG scenario and inspect how a requirement becomes a workable transport decision. Switch phases to see different constraints. This is a local illustration, not a live optimization engine.

Operational workflowFMCG planning desk
Illustrative · no live data
PRODUCT COMPATIBILITY & MIX RULES

Combine only compatible product categories

Mix-rule review

ORDER & CATEGORY DATA

Read product categories and order constraints

Take planned order lines, product groups and source-location information into the transport planning context.

ORDERMixed categories
RULESConfigured classes
SOURCEERP / WMS

Select a model and stage to inspect an illustrative workflow.

From order requirements to delivery evidence

One transport plan.
Four operational decisions.

Carry category rules, equipment constraints and customer priorities into route planning, execution and delivery review.

01

Receive demand and product context

Bring orders, product group references, delivery locations and available stock context from the relevant ERP/WMS or operational inputs.

02

Review mix rules and required equipment

Identify incompatible categories, handling conditions and vehicle limitations. Temperature or regulated-cargo restrictions are included only when they apply.

03

Compare routes and confirm trips

Plan around feasible loads, capacity and delivery windows. Compare alternatives; the operator selects and releases trips.

04

Follow delivery and handle exceptions

Track reported milestones, missed windows or discrepancies, and review available proof of delivery and transport costs.

Customer stories / implementation experience

FMCG operations.
Implementation experience.

Explore real logistics implementations as customer stories become available. Relevant FMCG examples will be connected here once they are documented and approved for publication.

No FMCG-specific customer story is approved for publication. The destination is reserved without suggesting that a case already exists.

Customer story / FMCG logisticsPlanned

Product rulesTrip planningDelivery proof

From product rules to daily deliveries.

Future customer stories can document how compatibility constraints, planning decisions and delivery execution work in a verified FMCG operating environment.

Reserved for a future customer story. Not publicly available yet.

Explore customer stories

Questions & clarifications

FMCG transport planning
in practical terms.

Compatibility, suitable vehicles and delivery timing influence what can be planned. The specific rules depend on your products and operating setup.

Can FMCG product categories be prevented from sharing one vehicle?

Configured product group rules can be considered during planning. The relevant compatibility and separation rules must be defined and validated for each operation.

Does every FMCG delivery require refrigerated transport or ADR conditions?

No. Temperature-controlled transport and regulated-goods restrictions are relevant only for certain products and activities. Vehicle and handling rules are configured when they apply.

Can route planning consider delivery windows and priority orders?

Route Scheduling works with capacity, time windows and defined operational priorities. Planning alternatives can be reviewed and the operator chooses which trips to release.

Does iBisTMS calculate warehouse inventory or replace an ERP/WMS?

No. Transport planning may use product, order and availability information supplied by connected ERP or WMS systems as part of its configured integrations.

Can own-fleet vehicles and contracted carriers be evaluated together?

Yes. The carrier coordination workflow can present resource availability and suitability across internal and external carriers, subject to the data and operating rules configured.

Are there published FMCG customer stories?

No FMCG-specific case is published on this page. A reference will be listed only when one is documented and authorized.

Your products. Your delivery priorities.

Fast-moving goods.
Well-planned transport.

Tell us about your categories, mix rules, transport equipment and daily delivery patterns. We can explore how iBisTMS fits your FMCG operation.