Abudawood Pakistan (ADP), originating from the heartland of Saudi Arabia. it is the one of the largest multinational distribution company in Pakistan to have acquired the Distribution and Logistics business of consumer goods. They are globally known as Ismail Abudawood Trading Company (IATCO) and have 70 years of experience in Sales & Distribution. ADP is headquartered is located in Karachi and they are currently operating in 44 locations. they have close partnerships with top companies selling over 40 leading brands from companies like P&G, Braun, Millac Foods and the Snack Bites Company. ADP employees are trained to achieve the high standards and proven business skills of P&G, long-time client and partner. ADP has 44 operational warehouses located across the country for the distribution. Abudawood pakistan facilitating the supply of over 35,000 cases every day to an ever-growing customer base. The warehouse operations are designed to enable the movement of the products through the downstream supply chain in a cost-effective way relative to the local market dynamics. ADP has designed its own warehousing Quality Standards, which are implemented at each facility creating a Quality Culture within the organization. One of the key objective remains to evaluate and employ the use of technological innovation to better our service levels and distribution operational model to enhance the supply chain network. Logistics The Logistics Operations structure is one of the key areas where ADP consistently focuses to derive efficiency. The challenging complexities, competitive environment and the sheer dynamics of the market in which ADP operates, demand an intelligent and adaptive logistics structure. Therefore, ADP employs over 450 vehicles operating throughout its supply network from high-end packaged automobiles to the low-end tri-vans, to ensure the delivery of its products to the smallest of stores in the narrowest of alleys. Sales ADP
has 4 districts within its sales territories, which are in line with the Best in Class sales framework of Fortune 500 companies operating in Pakistan. We have structured route planning and performance by our sales agents who ensure that our customers demands are fulfilled on time. On-spot merchandising and POS material deployment is another skill set which provide our group with a unique edge over our competitors. We train our staff regularly to keep them updated with the latest best practices in the market. Corporate Social Responsibility ADP believes that Corporate Social Responsibility should be deeply embedded in its culture. Keeping this in mind, we collaborate with a selection of local non-profit organizations to support local communities in employment, education and health. Our main driving force is reflected in the way we do business: to deliver decent results. This means we dont just think and plan; we get out there and initiate the change we want to see. SAP The implementation of SAP makes ADP the pioneer in state of the art ERP solution deployment in Sales, Distribution & Logistics in Pakistan. Aligning with our vision of becoming the Best in Class Sales, Distribution & Logistics Company in the region, we have selected the prime Wholesale and Distribution Module in SAP. This module has been developed by exploring and standardizing the processes of different Fortune 500 companies across the world. A comprehensive Change Management process was deployed to take our teams on board and manage a smooth transition from the old system to SAP. Organization With 1100+ employees we make intentional efforts and encourage all to participate. The Head Office takes the lead in that by setting the cultural imperatives, this then gets trickled down. We aim to have similar culture and office-look in all our locations; the Abudawood Pakistan signature of excellence. We encourage employees to be candid and fearless in being honest, thus
chances of manipulative tactics and politicking are decimated. Our open-door policy is really open, as anyone can go to any senior and talk about professional, at times personal matters. Credit is given to whoever deserves it, personal accountability is high, task ownership gives employees plenty of room to experiment, take initiative, and get recognized for it too. Though success comes to them, we remind our employees that it is all by the grace of Allah; we remain humble. Employees are expected to challenge each others ideas, so we discover the better way to do things. The challenge can and does come from team members junior to us, we accept it, never letting the spirit of Abudawood Pakistan be compromised.
