Superchain Case: 20% Cost Reduction with Misenhio Refrigerators
Superchain Case: 20% Cost Reduction with Misenhio Refrigerators
In Superchain's 2023 cold chain upgrade, 428 stores deployed Misenhio custom refrigeratorsData source: Project Report SC-R2023-028. 12-month data shows 20.3% lower operating costs, 67% fewer failures, and 5.4M kWh annual savings. Technical implementation and cost analysis below.
I. Background: High Energy Consumption
| Issue | Old Equipment | Industry Std. |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Energy Use/Cabinet | 38.6kWh | 32-40kWh |
| Monthly Failures/Store | 1.2 | 0.8-1.5 |
| Product Loss Rate | 2.8% | 1.5-3% |
Data source: Superchain 2022 Audit Report
II. Solution: Custom Upgrade
2.1 Smart Inverter System
- Zone Control: Independent cooling/freezing zones, standby power ≤0.4kW
- Load Response: Dynamic power adjustment reduces peak load 35%
2.2 Triple Defrost Optimization
| Parameter | Traditional | Misenhio |
|---|---|---|
| Energy/Defrost Cycle | 3.2kWh | 0.8kWh |
| Annual Defrost Cycles | 280 | 150 |
| Annual Savings/Cabinet | - | 672kWh |
2.3 Door Seal Upgrade
Triple-layer magnetic sealing:
- Cold Air Leakage: ≤0.6L/s·m (National Std. ≤1.5L/s·m)
- Recovery Time: Reduced from 8 min to 2.3 min after opening
III. Cost-Benefit Analysis
| Cost Item | Pre-Retrofit | Post-Retrofit | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electricity | 16.8 | 11.2 | 5.6 |
| Maintenance | 3.7 | 1.2 | 2.5 |
| Product Loss | 9.3 | 7.1 | 2.2 |
| Total Annual Cost | 29.8 | 19.5 | 10.3 |
Data source: Superchain Q1 2024 Financial Report
ROI Period: 14 months(Based on ¥1.43M/store investment)
IV. Client Testimonial
"Misenhio's remote platform enables centralized refrigerator management, cutting maintenance labor from 1.5 to 0.8 people/store, and extended frozen food shelf life by 22 days"
| Metric | Improvement | Data Validation |
|---|---|---|
| Temp Compliance Rate | +31% | 98.7%±0.3% |
| Customer Complaints | -79% | 0.11/month·store |
| Equipment Uptime | +18% | 99.4% |
Data source: Misenhio IoT Platform Jan-Jun 2024
Posted in Customer Cases on Jun 18, 2025