Use Case

Global Demand Forecasting & Distribution Planning

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The Planning Challenge

Delta Plus operates a global supply chain supporting the distribution of personal protective equipment across more than 140 countries.

The company manages a broad product portfolio that includes helmets, footwear, gloves, garments, and fall protection systems designed to protect workers in multiple industries.

Several factors increase planning complexity:

• Rapid expansion into new international markets
• A portfolio of more than 1,500 products and 8,000 variants
• Long production and sourcing lead times from global suppliers
• Container-based logistics flows between Asia, Europe, and local markets
• Strict regulatory requirements across different regions

Demand patterns also vary significantly between countries. Emerging markets often generate irregular purchasing patterns, while mature markets require stable and responsive supply.

To support its worldwide expansion, Delta Plus needed a planning framework capable of coordinating forecasts, sourcing decisions, and global distribution flows.

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Results at a Glance

• Forecast accuracy target of 75% across global markets
• 93% customer service level maintained worldwide
• Centralized visibility across global stock and logistics flows
• Faster integration of new subsidiaries and markets

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The Transformation

Delta Plus implemented a global planning framework supported by the Sunstice platform to coordinate forecasting and distribution decisions across its international supply chain.

Demand forecasts are consolidated at headquarters and translated into sourcing and logistics requirements for the company’s global distribution network.

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The planning system connects:

• Manufacturing sites and suppliers
• Asian logistics platforms
• European distribution hubs
• Local warehouses serving regional markets

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Using Sunstice Demand Planning and Distribution Resource Planning, Delta Plus determines the optimal quantities to source, consolidate into containers, and ship through its logistics network.

This approach ensures that product availability remains aligned with market demand while maintaining operational efficiency across continents.

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Customer Perspective

“Our global supply chain is a key success factor. Centralized planning supported by Sunstice allows us to coordinate sourcing, logistics, and market demand across the entire organization.”

Laurent Marino – Demand Planner Manager
Delta Plus

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Structured Agility™ in Action

Delta Plus’ supply chain transformation illustrates Structured Agility™, Sunstice’s operating framework for planning in environments of permanent complexity.

By integrating forecasting, sourcing, and logistics planning into a unified system, Delta Plus improved visibility across its global operations and strengthened its ability to support international growth.

Planning becomes a strategic capability that enables the organization to manage global expansion while maintaining service levels and operational control.