Do you really need more space or just better organisation?

2nd November 2010

On winning a new contract where the client was growing rapidly; an estate of four operational sites and a ‘receiving tent’ were inherited. All parties understood why the explosion of logistic operational centres had happened but it was now time to deal with the reality of the situation. It is easier and faster to get more space to cope with both additional movements and storage required than see through the frenetic activity. The problem is this is dealing with the symptoms ‘need more space’ not the root cause, ‘we need to turn this stock around more quickly.’

What is put off today only creates a larger problem tomorrow

With more sites and space more people were required, greater levels of stock could (and were) held, making inefficiencies in processes harder to spot because processes which could be combined were operated on different sites. With growth came spiralling costs, when everything about manufacturing should be geared to economies of scale; this client was experiencing a parallel acceleration of costs and production.

A discreet audit enabled us to cut through the clutter

Maybe it’s a fresh pair of eyes or could it be having the most experienced team of on-site logistics professionals, but the solution was quickly identified and a consolidation plan identified. The Rudolph and Hellmann COST reduction team were able to identify multiple reduction opportunities for the client, these included:

• Better organisation to remove the need for costly ‘receiving ten’ and turn stock around more efficiently
• Re-location and consolidation of two sites to a single, more cost effective, larger site
• Significantly reduce reverse logistics, waste collection and removal costs
• Increase sequencing and trackside deliveries freeing up space at the production facility
• Reduced operational costs through more effective staffing and stock management

All this was achieved and delivered ahead of schedule

The Rudolph and Hellmann COST reduction team are the most experienced group of individuals specialising in on-site automotive logistics in the UK, possibly Europe. With a discreet audit their experience will enable you to identify and confirm any inefficiencies within your operation and reveal those hidden costs which strip-out profit from your bottom line.

How much is this service?

The ‘on site logistics’ audit is FREE, can be carried out discreetly and will provide you with a benchmark percentage rating against what is achievable through better allocation and deployment of your current infrastructure.

There is no substitute for experience, and we don’t have consultants!

Here’s how the 360 onsite logistics audit and assessment works!

Put us to the test, what have you got to lose?

Contact us for a FREE ‘on site' logistics audit – carried out under a non disclosure agreement - our findings will be reported in full confidence and will provide a detailed analysis of where savings and improvements can be made.

_{There’s only one condition - you must be UK based and be operating in the automotive sector, with a head count of around 25 - 30 or more operating in logistics roles.}