Client Background
A mid-sized airline catering company based in Mumbai, India, provides in-flight meal services for multiple domestic and international airlines. The company struggled with managing food trolleys, stock, and billing efficiently.
Challenges
- Manual Trolley Tracking: Food trolleys were tracked manually, causing discrepancies in stock usage and replenishment.
- Inventory Shortages & Wastage: Inaccurate tracking led to shortages on flights or excessive food wastage.
- Delayed Billing: Meals provided to airlines were billed manually, leading to errors and delayed revenue.
- Complex Flight Schedules: Coordinating trolley loading and replenishment for multiple flights was challenging.
- Limited Reporting: Management lacked insights into trolley utilization, stock consumption, and profitability per flight.
TraceNcode Solution
TraceNcode implemented Odoo Food Trolley Management, integrating trolley tracking, inventory, and invoicing for streamlined operations.
Key Implementations:
- Trolley Tracking: Each trolley tagged with a unique barcode and tracked in real-time from loading to return.
- Inventory Integration: Food stock levels updated automatically as trolleys were loaded, reducing wastage and shortages.
- Automated Billing: Trolley usage linked to airline clients for accurate and timely invoicing.
- Flight Schedule Coordination: Trolley allocation and replenishment planned automatically based on flight schedules.
- Custom Dashboards & Reports: Real-time insights on trolley utilization, stock consumption, and revenue per flight.
- Alerts & Notifications: Automatic alerts for low stock, missing trolleys, or delayed replenishment.
Results & Impact
- Trolley tracking accuracy improved by 95%, eliminating missing or misplaced trolleys.
- Stock wastage reduced by 30% through better inventory control.
- Billing errors decreased, and invoice generation became 50% faster.
- Flight preparation efficiency increased, ensuring timely trolley loading.
- Management gained real-time visibility into operations, stock, and revenue.
Client Testimonial
"TraceNcode’s Odoo Food Trolley Management solution has transformed our in-flight operations. Trolleys, inventory, and billing are now fully automated, improving efficiency and reducing costs."
— Operations Manager, SkyMeals Aviation Services, Mumbai
