Analysis of your external logistics and distribution costs

Tuesday 16 December 2008
by  PRODUCTIVIX
popularity : 7%

Interest, objective: identifaction of reductions and savings:
- in your outsourced distribution invoices
- in your stock
- in your movements
- in leadtimes
- in rejects.

This product answers the following questions:

- How can I improve my order profits and distribution preparation?
- How can I have the same service at an identical cost?
- How do I find a service provider or build an outsource contract?
- How do I improve my adaptability in the supply chain?
- How do I change service provider without risk?
- How do I put in place performance indicators to improve and evaluate?

Target businesses and sectors:

Any business that sub-contracts its logisitcs

JPEG - 8.2 kb Results: Identification of possible reductions:
- in storage costs
- in the cost of logistics: order preparation, picking, dispatch
- in leadtimes

Running information:

Analysis of the internal situation and with your logistics provider:

contract analysis, invoices, current process, analysis of stock and movement files, analytical crossings, advice on the ideal geographical position according to the journeys to be made.

Propositions for improving the process between you and your distributor:

packaging, ways of working, software interfaces and procedures, performance and service indicators, provision for all situations: reduction in risks and help with the negotiation of the contract, setting up contractual penalties for delays and poor quality, EDI and computer interfaces.

Weekly assistance possible during the changeover period.


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