Logistics Network Change Consultancy

Helping clients deliver cost effective Logistics Network Change programmes.

Logistics Network Change

ASCALi knows how hard it is to deliver change in just one operation. Trying to achieve change across an entire network whilst maintaining focus on BAU service delivery can often seem impossible. We work with clients to help them accelerate network change with minimal disruption with a constant focus on maximising customer service throughout.

Network migration management

Bringing change seamlessly

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Making changes within your distribution network can add considerable risk to your business and its customer service levels.

We can help you plan out the best route to change your network whilst achieving your objectives.

Whether you have lease ends or breaks to hit, new markets to start servicing or changes in product set, we can put together the right plan to change your network in the right way.

Distribution centre consolidation

Reducing cost not service

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Consolidating distribution centres (DCs) down from multiple sites into fewer locations often sounds like a Quick Win for businesses.

It definitely can be, but only if change is managed effectively with strong up-front planning to ensure that service and cost are maintained and the benefits are delivered

Whether it is to and additional in-house DC, or to an outsourced 3PL vendor, we can help you manage your consolidation process using our years of experience of Logistics Network and DC change management.

Inventory transition management

Getting the right stock to the right place at the right time

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Moving inventory around a network to be in the right place may not be as straightforward as you might expect.

We can help you plan how to move inventory in a way that does not damage customer service and impact availability.

We can help you manage the planning of inventory migration, as well as the physical execution of that change. Our team are able to help keep transition management costs to a minimum.

Case study

Network transition management for a High Street Fashion Retailer

Our client was undergoing a sensitive transition from its in-house operated solution to that of a new third-party operator.

Our team helped them achieve a seamless transfer on time and on budget.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you only operate in the UK?
We are based in the UK, but we operate internationally. Our team has delivered many supply chain, logistics, warehousing and transport initiatives across the globe. We can help UK businesses optimise their international supply chains, as well as help international businesses optimise their activities within the UK.
Can you tell us how many distribution centres we need?
Yes, we can help you work out the right number of distribution centres and of what type to ensure you get your product to your customer at the right time with the right cost.
We are changing our logistics network, can you help us achieve this?
Yes, delivering supply chain and logistics change is one of our key business attributes. We can help you change the number of distribution centres you have or how you profile product and customer allocation between your different fulfilment solutions. We will work to understand your commercial aspirations and competitor landscape to ensure that your solution gives your business the strongest possible base to succeed.
Can you design our distribution centre network?
Yes, we can help multi-site and even multi-national organisations develop the optimum number of distribution centres and types of operation to best meet your business needs. Dependent upon your customer service objectives and cost aspirations. We can help you ensure that you have the right facilities to position your business to deliver both now and in future to your customer requirements.
Do you come to our site or do you work purely remotely?
Where it is the right thing for your project for us to come to your operations and offices, we will do that. We will work remotely when this is the best way to achieve the best value for you in delivering our work. We will always try and work in the most cost-effective and environmentally sustainable way, and where remote working and video conferencing is the right thing for specific phases of our project work we will do that. This also helps us minimise travel costs as well as our carbon footprint.
Where are you based?
Our head office is in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Our consulting team is spread far and wide throughout the UK. We are able to support our clients no matter where they operate, either at home or abroad.
What sectors do you work in?
We work in all business sectors that involve moving product. From bulk shipments right the way down to the smallest parcel operations. We can help with transport, warehousing logistics and supply chain solutions in any manufacturing, retail distributor or e-commerce business.
We are a small company. Can you help us streamline our supply chain?
Yes, we can provide our industry-leading expertise to companies, large and small. We can tailor operational solution reviews that can meet almost any scale of operation’s budget. Our engagements can be from as little as two days or more, depending on the scale of your operation.
How long have you been delivering consulting solutions for your clients?
Our team have been delivering outstanding consulting solutions since 2002. In that time we can demonstrate that we have delivered over 500 client projects across 250+ clients in 24 countries.
We think we have too many distribution centres, can you help us?
Yes, our evaluation process will help you understand what the impact are of changing your logistics footprint. We can also advise you on the challenges and benefits of making changes to your operating network and how best to minimise risk and maximise service and cost opportunities.

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