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3 case studies

Flowers & BouquetsInternational SourcingProcurementSupply Chain

International grower sourcing for a time-critical category

Flower and bouquet business

Situation
Availability depended on a narrow set of origins, leaving peaks exposed to shortfalls.
Approach
Extended the grower and supplier network across origins, formalised specification and quality expectations, and set performance follow-up.
Outcome
Broader sourcing options for peak periods and a clearer basis for supplier conversations.
Flowers & BouquetsIBPSupply Chain

Seasonal demand and availability planning

Bouquet producer

Situation
Sharp seasonal peaks were planned largely from experience, with limited structure behind the commitments.
Approach
Introduced a seasonal planning rhythm linking demand signals, grower commitments, processing capacity and logistics lead times.
Outcome
Earlier alignment between commercial commitments and what the supply chain can realistically deliver.
Flowers & BouquetsSupply ChainInternational Sourcing

Cold-chain logistics coordination review

International flower supply chain

Situation
Transit variability was affecting freshness on arrival for long-distance origins.
Approach
Reviewed routing, handover points and time buffers, and clarified responsibilities across the transport chain.
Outcome
A more predictable arrival window and explicit escalation points when transit slips.