€20 million project to increase efficiency and reduce cost
1st January 2011
When a client decides to redesign its logistics infrastructure and incorporate a state of the art 'Automated Storage and Retrieval System' the production line doesn't stop.
The pressure to maintain service levels and achieve KPI's whilst effectively operating 'double the working estate' during the transition could prove difficult if you don't have the right suppliers. When one of the UK's leading manufacturers of luxury motor cars decided to develop an integrated logistics centre, they had no hesitation or concerns with their current on site logistic partners. In fact they used the opportunity to draw down on the specialist logistics knowledge from the only 3PL provider dedicated to automotive manufacturing within the UK.
"With the support, expertise and additional manpower from the 'Central Operational Support Team' (COST), the programme was successfully delivered. Working within the client’s project management team, the collaboration resulted in a reduction of two thirds of the offsite facilities. This in turn meant interim storage steps and transport loops were removed. These changes have provided the inbound logistics process with the ability to react to the unique requirements of the client’s low volume / high complexity build requirements."
Mark Cranidge, Operations Director
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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.