Case Study:
Optimizing Logistics Efficiency in a Shipyard

One of the largest shipbuilding groups in the world has implemented a digital solution developed by Share IT Smart to optimize the logistics efficiency of a recently acquired Romanian shipyard. Through an integrated approach, the solution allowed the reduction of the necessary equipment, generating savings of over 500,000 euros in the first year and being later extended to other customer units.

Context and Challenges

The shipyard operated with an extensive fleet of equipment for moving, lifting and transporting cargo, but despite this significant capacity, additional leases were frequently used to cover operational requirements. However, logistics processes were plagued by overlaps, unplanned demands, and inefficient resource management, leading to high costs and operational delays. Among the main problems identified:

  • Ad-hoc allocation of resources – equipment was distributed based on telephone requests, without clear planning, which led to overlaps, inefficient use of resources and increased costs.

  • Lack of a planning strategy – only major operations were scheduled, the rest of the activities being managed urgently. This generated significant bottlenecks and delays in the production flow.

  • Inefficient monitoring – the absence of a digital system to track the execution of planned operations and equipment performance prevents the correct evaluation of resource use and prompt interventions for optimization.

  • Poor communication – the lack of a centralized platform for coordinating logistics activities causes errors and delays, affecting overall productivity.

The implemented solution

Share IT Smart, together with the site team, developed and implemented an advanced IT system, capable of optimizing planning, validating execution and measuring operational efficiency in real time. The main functionalities of the solution:

Detailed and automated resource planning eliminating uncontrolled allocations.

Digital execution monitoring, providing transparency and improved control over equipment usage.

Automatic escalation of operational issues, allowing for quick reactions and effective interventions.

Real-time performance analysis for continuous resource optimization.

Results and Impact

  • Reduction of equipment used: from 140 la 96 in just three months, which led to a considerable decrease in operational costs.
     

  • Significant financial savings, exceeding 500,000 euros in the first year.
     
     
     

  • Improved planning, eliminating emergency requests and optimizing workflow, which allowed for more efficient project execution.

  • Real-time monitoring and feedback, facilitating quick and efficient adjustments, providing better traceability and control over resources.
     

A scalable model – Due to the initial success, the solution was extended to other locations, standardizing a more efficient operating model.

The transformation of this shipyard confirms the effectiveness of the integrated Share IT Smart approach. By implementing an intelligent planning and monitoring system, the client achieved resource efficiency, cost reduction and increased operational transparency.

If your organization is facing similar challenges, Share IT Smart can help you implement customized digital solutions to optimize logistics processes and reduce operational costs. Contact us for a personalized discussion!