Delivering Rapid, Data-Led Logistics Automation for the Construction Industry
How Caledonia streamlined scaffolding and tool management using a low-code logistics platform with Mitra A
About Caledonia
Established in 1999, Caledonia has grown to become one of the largest privately owned specialist temporary access companies in Australia and New Zealand, providing scaffolding, insulation, cladding, design, engineering and consultancy to the construction industry. With some 13,000m² of facility space, 200+ employees and a comprehensive inventory of vehicles, access equipment and scaffold materials, Caledonia Group undertakes the largest projects in the industry.
Opportunity
The Caledonia Group has multiple work sites where hundreds of discrete items and materials, mainly scaffolding, are being issued, erected and dismantled on a daily basis. The management of the logistics was being undertaken manually, an onerous task in itself but also leading to mistakes and operational inefficiencies. Furthermore, it was impossible to plan projects efficiently, obtain planning insights, analyse how the materials were being utilised or share information with other sites and colleagues.
The Caledonia Group also wanted a rapid solution that solved their logistical issues quickly and cost effectively with the minimum of intervention.
Solution
Mitra AI proposed a low-code no-code solution using the Creatio platform in order to develop a scaffolding and tool management system capable of handling the logistics of the scaffolding request management process, whilst also providing analytics and planning forecasts.
The solution handled complex billing calculations where the same materials are billed at different rates for different contracts. The billing algorithm facilitated backdated transactions and quotation generation, using data imported from existing transactional based systems. This rapid, phased development resolved the logistical issues around scaffolding and tool distribution to customers, increasing client satisfaction, ensuring efficient utilisation of the scaffold and tool resources and providing real insight for planning and capital investment.
Key Solution highlights include:
Low-Code Logistics Automation:
A Creatio-based low-code solution automated the issuing, erection and dismantling of scaffolding and construction tools across multiple sites.
Complex Billing & Forecasting:
The system managed complex billing calculations across different contracts and enabled detailed forecasting using imported transactional data.
Rapid, Phased Delivery:
The phased development approach delivered a fast, cost-effective solution with minimal operational disruption.
Impact
Automated logistics function avoids errors, making the process more efficient
A more efficient, secure system has led to increased customer satisfaction
Rapid deployment using Creatio low-code
Shared insights on how the logistics process is managed
Detailed forecasting allows for targeted capital investment