Global Supply Chain Set-Up.

February 12, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

Global Supply Network design and implementation for a global blue chip personal care products manufacturer.

Designed an implemented a network to supply cosmetic products across the world from a single source plan in South America.
Solution included coordinating small volumes to meet factory MOQ and container fill needs.
Implemented a network of de-consolidation centres.
Introduced a commercial model to meet the needs of individual Marketing & Sales Organisations (MSO) including demand flow, currency fluctuation and cost to serve ratios.
Cost to serve modelling from factory to warehouse by event to enable value engineering; – Factory – Inland Transfer – Port – Ocean – Port – Customs Clearance – Taxes – Linehaul – Handling – Storage.

Inbound Supply Chain Set-Up.

February 9, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

International Inbound Supply Solution for a Global Personal Care Manufacturer.

Designed and implemented a pan-European supply network for cosmetics produced at a new facility in the Far East.
Implemented a network of de-consolidation centres across Europe.
The incoterms were EXW to enable solid commercial management of all aspects of the service.

New Warehouse Transfer and Set-up and Implementation.

February 7, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

Managed the transfer of existing multi-site operations into a green field, new build warehouse.

250,000 sq. ft. new-build facility.
9 live contracts were successfully transferred.
c250 staff recruited/transferred by a phased implementation.
Responsible for client relationships, ensuring project status and expectations were clearly communicated and managed.

Benchmarking and Cost to Serve Modelling.

February 6, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

Benchmarking and Cost to Serve modelling completed for major fmcg and 3pls. Comparing ‘apples with apples’ is about ensuring the baseline and reference points are fully understood and relevant before starting the journey to improved performance.

Introduced benchmarking to a number of retail and fmcg operations, covering all aspects from productivity, accuracy and timeliness to staff turnover.
Completed ‘cost to serve’ modelling using Process Mapping and IE methods.
Combined efforts reduced costs through efficiency improvements, reduced shrinkage and lower staff turnover and absence.

Asset Management Solution for a Major Retailer.

February 3, 2023February 28, 2023Leave a comment

Developed and implemented an Asset Management solution for a major retailer.

Provision of tote bins, roll cages and other inventory handling equipment on a leased model.
Implementation of an asset pool and track & trace system.
Introduction of active asset management including facility implants and supplier surveys.

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