Ahold Delhaize USA

Self Distribution program

In 2020, RBS and SPECTR embarked on an ambitious mission: integrating all aspects of the Self Distribution Program (SDP) and driving Ahold Delhaize USA towards Self-Distribution Excellence. The goal of this transformation was to evolve to a fully owned procurement and logistics system with strategic distribution capabilities.

Challenge

  • Lack of reusable existing integration components;
  • Lack of a real-time integration strategy;
  • Dependency on file transfer;
  • Difficulty integrating automated workflows;
  • Ensuring real-time productivity and compliance with the latest standards;
  • A change in mindset and building confidence in new integration methods.

Approach

  • Technology: MuleSoft, SPECTR Code, Active MQ, OpenShift Kubernetes, CI/CD Automations, Custom-built monitoring solutions.
  • Modernize the ecosystem: Introduce APIs;
  • Refactoring monolithic systems: Move away from point-to-point and non-reusable file transfers;
  • Plug & Play deployment: Simplify integration processes;
  • DevOps and CICD concepts: Implement modern development practices;
  • Agile methodologies: Adopt agile ways of working;
  • Efficient configuration management: Use caching strategies.

Results

  • Record Delivery Time: Completed project in 7 months, initially estimated at 2.5 years;
  • Extensive Integration: Delivered 135 integration components along with extensive design documentation;
  • Simplified WMS Integration: Easier integration of new warehouse management systems;
  • Minimal Configuration for New Facilities: Streamlined processes for new setups;
  • Automated Vulnerability Detection: Implemented a framework for automated vulnerability detection and fully transparent to the business;
  • Continuous Monitoring and Reporting: Provided continuous monitoring and reporting of system issues.

Team

SPECTR Integration:

  • Jiten Manghwani
  • Rafi Mohamed
  • Piyush Singh
  • Sriganesh Karuppannan
  • Nishtha Trehan
  • Diederik de Lange
  • Erwin van den Bunder

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