DUE DILIGENCE AND EXPERT WITNESS

Undertook a due diligence process to evaluate the viability of purchasing a specialist warehousing and transportation company on behalf of a major investment bank and assisted the new owners in formulating a commercial strategy for the company. This included:

• interviewing customers, staff and competitors
• auditing existing operations
• established potential exit strategies (read testimonial)

Assisted 3PL company to calculate revenue loss as a result of floor damage within the warehouse which resulted in racking being unable to be erected and potential clients being turned away.

BENCHMARKING: Value for money analysis of 3PL contract

Undertook a benchmarking exercise to analyse the cost effectiveness of their current 3PL store distribution service.

• Approached two main competitors of the existing 3PL incumbent ensuring full anonymity at all times
• Reviewed the total store distribution operation and costs
• Identified potential savings of approx. £2m per annum, 10% of the annual transport spend, excluding fuel.
• Currently assisting the client with re-negotiating the contract with a view to realizing the savings

Undertook a major benchmarking exercise for an international office products company of their sales order processing operations.

• Analysed current order lead time operations
• Interviewed client and their competitors
• Produced a service matrix detailing the client’s services in comparison to their competitors

ITT: Production of invitations to tender

Evaluated existing in-house warehousing and distribution operation for a DIY products manufacturer.

• Resulted in the decision to outsource 30% of the warehousing and distribution operation
• Produced an Invitation to Tender and identified potential 3PL partners
• Evaluated the responses, assisted in the decision making and produced a Service Level Agreement
• Currently undertaking a total supply chain review including sourcing from the Far East

Assisted a major fleet operator to produce an enhanced Invitation to Tender for the supply of commercial vehicles and trailers

AUDITS: O Licence Audit of commercial fleet

Undertook audit of 30 depots nationwide for a wholesaler to ensure that all their depots comply with ‘O’ Licence regulations. Included:

• Checking maintenance records
• Analysing samples of tachographs
• Ensuring all vehicle records and certificates were up to date

OPERATIONAL REVIEWS

Assisted a client in reducing their warehouse requirement from 80,000 sq ft to 11,000 sq ft through:

• Direct deliveries from suppliers
• Operational efficiencies
• Disposal of obsolete stock (read testimonial)

Assisted a client to reorganise their warehouse to accommodate a 40% increase in throughput.

• Moved warehouse offices from portakabins within the warehouse to purpose built offices under a mezzanine floor – also saving money
• Re-organised racking and bulk space to accommodate increased storage (read testimonial)