LINPAC Packaging produce plastic packaging for the retail, catering, manufacturing,

packing and food sectors. They supply an innovative product range of more than

10,000 items – from trays to disposable tableware.

The business challenge

3t were employed to aid in modernising Linpac’s supply chain to best practice levels.

In 2004 Linpac ran 2 main DC sites at Featherstone and St Helens, a vehicle fleet and

5 satellite depots around the United Kingdom – each with their own staff, stock

and vehicles.

Distribution planning was maintained by an add-on to their AS400 based ERP system

and was not tailored to their real needs.

This did not allow for Linpac to be flexible in their service provision.

They realised that change was required to maintain and grow their market share, and

to extend profitability.

The 3t solution

We began with a staged withdrawal of satellite sites and their core fleet between 2005

and 2007 – culminating in a reduced operating cost on the two main DC sites.

A full-load nationwide delivery network was established with our carrier

partners to deliver goods throughout the UK to a next-day service level.

This in turn protected Linpac from the cost of transport ownership. As well

as managing all domestic customer deliveries, we also manage ex works,

export delivery and all inter-site trunking between the two DC’s.

In the last four years 3t have continued to provide Linpac with a dynamic,

flexible, low cost transportation solution resistant to the impact of rising costs.

How we delivered

Using our own bespoke software (GCM), coupled with our vast knowledge of the global

carrier market, we have been able to provide significant year on year savings for Linpac Packaging.

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Our relationship within Linpac means we are constantly asked to challenge existing

transport protocol, ensuring they get the very best from their operation, product

make-up and customer portfolio.

3t have been actively involved in providing

�Optimal transport diaries �Advice on minimum order quantities

�Visual interfaces of upcoming loads and their present status, to allow Linpac Despatch

to plan accordingly �A parts database where none previously existed � By stage

order tracking up to delivery and POD provision � Data on carbon emissions as well

as many other ongoing initiatives.

Our core business is to achieve the optimum cost delivery solution using the best quality

service provider – this is how we manage to produce savings at the consistent level we

do, whilst maintaining service levels of 99.5% OTIF and above.

The key to our success with Linpac is we listen, we learn, then, and only then, we act.

Saving money

In transport costs alone we’ve saved Linpac over 20%. Few companies boast a real

partnership with their logistics partner.At 3t we demand it, delivering year on year savings.

About 3t

We are an outsourced transportation company that specialises in reducing your costs.

Typically we save our customers in excess of 20%.

There are many techniques we use to achieve this figure. All are centred around eradicating

waste capacity and identifying costs within your supply chain that are often hidden.

We also help you prepare for new GREEN legislation that is now an ongoing part of

business life in these times.

For more information contact our sales team on +44 (0) 1162 847 422

or email info@3t-europe.com

3t Logistics, Unit 7, Warrens Park Way, Enderby, Leicester LE19 4SA. Tel +44 (0) 1162 847 422 www.3t-europe.com

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