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The business was established in 1992 and the founder is honorary President
It is a limited company largely staffed by its shareholders and everyone has the opportunity to buy shares after a year
This structure encourages participation, a sense of ownership, and results in continuity and low staff turnover
There is a strong sense of corporate ethics and responsibility, and we are actively involved in the development of our industry as Directors and Fellows of the professional institutes
It is the combination of our operational and commercial experience as line managers together with our technical skills as logisticians which provides clients with practical solutions that work
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Business focus:
Strategy, analysis, operations, project management, implementation, IT systems and training in logistics and the supply chain
Approach:
Staffed by profit responsible Senior Managers from Industry
Our approach is hands-on, practical and very commercial
Solutions are developed with management to ensure they are rooted in the client’s business
Our practical and commercial experience helps ensure that the solutions work in practice
We only recommend solutions which we are happy to help our clients implement
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As consultants:
Developed retail, wholesale and manufacturing supply chain and logistics strategies mainly for UK and mainland European businesses
Designed, built and implemented major logistics operations covering purchasing, sourcing, transport, warehousing, IT systems, inventory and customer service
Reviewed logistics and supply chain operations for capacity, efficiency, flexibility, cost, stock requirements and business risk
As MDs, Directors and Senior managers in line management:
Managed in retailing, wholesaling, manufacturing, third party contracting businesses. MHE and IT systems suppliers in Europe and Worldwide covering a wide range of product sectors
Operated and developed retail, wholesale, distributor and manufacturing NDCs, RDCs and transport networks covering many business sectors in Europe and the rest of the world
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Product/ Service Headline Nature of the Product and Service
Supply Chain & Logistics Strategy
Making the service fit for purpose and cost
Practical development strategies to improve the cost effectiveness and service capability of transport, warehousing, inventory and associated IT systems
Network Design: Capacity & Efficiency
Cost effective capacity planning for the future
Designing and rationalising transport and warehousing operations for efficiency and providing future capacity for growth
Outsourcing Programmes Experienced 3PL commercial support
Managing the Third Party (3PL) procurement processes from specification to evaluation and contract negotiation and implementation
Operations:Rapid Diagnostic Reviews
Practical and fast assessments
Operational audits of transport and warehousing operations and associated IS/IT systems to establish “root causes” and solutions
DC Design & Implementation:Automated & Conventional
Pragmatic operations that work
Design and development of distribution centres based on practical operating experience and the technical skills to handle Automation
Inventory Management Optimising Working Capital
Establishing the correct stock levels and deployment processes to meet demand
IT systems specification, selection and evaluation
IS/IT systems for practical operators
Helping clients chose the right system for their needs, and identifying options for the improvement of existing systems from strategy to implementation
Cost and Profitability Reviews and Dashboards
Analytics and activity-based costing
Helping transport and warehousing clients with business analysis, activity-based costing models and KPIs to achieve more effective results
[email protected] Middleton, CEO, 07767 377270
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Our solutions work – they are commercial and practical
Our line management experience and technical expertise helps keep our feet on the ground and ensures we provide sensible results and manage business risk effectively
We have a proven track record of delivering successful projects on time and on budget
Automotive
Chemicals
Electronics and Electricals
Engineering and Industrials
Food and Drink
Manufacturing
Oil & Gas
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare
Retailing
Telecoms
Third Party Contracting (3PLs/4PLs)
Wholesale Distribution
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AllianceBoots
Ann Summers
Argos
Armstrongs
BAA
B&M Retail
Becton Dickinson
Bomi
Bison
Bosch
Booker
Boots
BP
B&Q
Brammer
Bunzl
Cadburys
Cannon Group
Chubb Fire
DHL
Dreams
Eisai
Goodyear Dunlop
Greenham
HAVI logistics
Hiab
Heron and Brearley
Hoffmann - La Roche
Homebase
Hutchison 3G
Interfloor
Invista
JCB
JD Williams
Johnson & Johnson
JSP
Kärcher
Keenpac
Kraft Jacob Suchard
Kuehne & Nagel
Sainsburys
Serco
Solent Health
Salton Pifco
Spicers
Sun Chemicals
Sylvania Lighting
Tetleys
Thurrock Council
Time Warner
TK Maxx
TM Lewin
Toolbank
Toyota
Unipart
Vodafone
Waitrose
WHO/PATH
Wrap
YARPIVO
LDC
Martin McColl
Marks and Spencer
Marshall Aerospace
Milestone (EAC)
New Look
Palletforce
Palletline
Panasonic
Parcelforce
Paperchase
Paul Smith
Pierre Le Goff
PJH Group
Reckitt Benckiser
Reliance
Remington
River Island
Rockwool
Royal Mail
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Sector & Scale Project Tasks Results
Food Retail(Contracts worth 200 M€)
Outsourcing Frozen Food Tender Specifications and Data PreparationContract Negotiations
Savings 11% - Free increase in capacity
Food Wholesaling & Retail(Contracts worth 2,000 M€)
Procurement & Logistics Contract Tenders to wholesalers
Bid StrategyTender Specifications and Data PreparationCommercial Advisors
Increase profitability/ new product development
Health and Beauty Retail:Pharma; Food; Giftware(Contracts worth 400 M€)
Outsourcing Primary and Secondary Distribution
Insource/Outsource StrategyTender Specifications 3PL Tender Process ManagementBid Evaluation and AssessmentContract Review & Negotiations
Savings (12%) of operating costs (on-going project)
Telecommunications(Contracts worth 70 M€)
Outsourcing Transport and Installation of RT Networks
Efficiency Reviews3PL Tender Process ManagementBid Evaluation and Assessment
Savings (24%) of operating costs
Electronics Manufacturing Outsourcing DC Operations 3PL Tender Process ManagementContract negotiations
Savings (8%)
We also provide commercial advice to 3PLs and have prepared contract bids worth € 900M over the last 5 years on their behalf – resulting a 60% win rate
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Sector & Scale Project Tasks Results
Fashion Retailing and Manufacturing DCs(40k m2)
RDRs and Capacity Reviews DC Rapid Diagnostic Reviews (RDRs)Future Capacity PlanningNew efficient layout designs for DCs Inventory reviews / stock reduction
Capacity increases 24%Working capital reduction 14%
General Merchandise:Homeware; Furniture etc. (150k m2 of warehousing)
Multi-DC Efficiency Reviews and Capacity Planning
DC Rapid Diagnostic Reviews (RDRs)Future Capacity PlanningNew layout designs for DCs
10 M€ operating savings – more efficient DCs
DIY/Bricolage:(85k m2 DC)
Diagnostic and Recovery Plan for failing Automated DC
DC Rapid Diagnostic Review90k pallet store; 50k tote ASRS; 40k APRIT Systems and WMS reviewOperational performance assessment
Key systems weaknesses identified; Recommendations implemented
Pharmaceutical wholesale FTE reduction through processand warehouse layout reengineering
12 DC’s : 3 weeks audit and recommendations. Presentation of execution plan and sign off with trade union representatives
8% reduction in workforce over a >1000 staff scope
Retail distribution Logistics Network Review 13 week programme to review operations and develop a strategy to resolve capacity and efficiency problems
12% reduction in operating costs; 8% reduction in inventory
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Sector & Scale Project Tasks Results
Food Services Distribution(Pan-European - Sales 2,000 M€)
IT and IS Strategy and Efficiency Review
Bespoke ERP and SAP IT/IS Strategy Business plan / IT GAP analysisFuture development plan Budgeting and business caseBuying Review
Reversal of previous high capital cost strategy and implementation of alternative plan (on-going)
Healthcare at Home Services (63 branches in France)
Structuring a central supply chain function and optimising network configuration
Logistics process mapping, organisation roles and definition of optimum location for central, regional and local inventory
Structured a supply chaindepartment incl. procurement. Reduced inventory and M2 by 15% at same customer service levels
Mobile telecoms(240,000 m2 – 15 sites across Europe)
Defining a 3PL strategy across Europe for a distributor in hi tech product willing to develop 3PL SC services
Market sizing, competitors analysis, value proposition, pricing strategy, resource planning, 3 year plan and go to market plan
Confidential
Leisure & entertainment European supply chain strategy
Country level definition of supply chain organisation in line with customer promise (lead time, multiple brands combined assortment deliveries)
In implementation - On going
We provide strategy level advice to retail, service companies and manufacturing companies, backed by detailed budgeting and workable implementation plans.
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Sector & Scale Project Tasks Results
Fashion Retail:Apparel and Accessories(44k m2 Semi-automated DC)
Future DC Strategy and Design(equivalent to the Stage 1 project for Amer Sports)
Capacity planningLocation assessment DC Concept designBuilding and Land specifications MHE and Build BudgetsImplementation planning
Facility built and Operating
Fashion Supplier:Automated DC** Shanghai
Automated Warehouse design and implementation
DC designBudgetingInstallation and Commissioning
MHE Implemented
Engineering:MTO; Spares; OEM equipment(18k m2: Semi-automated DCs)
Multi-country DC Design Projects
Future Capacity PlanningComparison of Automated designs vs. Conventional solutionsImplementation and Migration planningBudgeting and Risk AssessmentsBusiness Case Development
Projects in design & implementation
Food Manufacturing:Consumer Goods & Homewares
Factory Warehouse Design and Plant Integration
Design concepts and CostingMHE Equipment TenderingImplementation Reviews
Facility built and operating
As managers for major 3PLs, we have been involved in many implementations from commercial responsibility to implementation
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