European JiT Automotive Collection Service.

Implemented and ‘scaled up’ a European JiT automotive collection service.

Converted infrequent EXW shipments to regular/daily/hourly JiT shipments.
Conducted cost down negotiations with automotive suppliers (all tiers).
Carried out process mapping of supplier operations to identify and eliminate waste.
Introduced dynamic network reviews.
Implemented RTP to support sequencing and Kanban operations.
Used network/round-robin and FTL solution according to supply/demand/geographic needs.
Integrated sub-programmes for individual product launches.
Annualised value of c£12m.
Achieved 10% cost reduction.

Inbound Supply Chain Set-Up.

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.