Question 1

Do you only operate in the UK?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Where are you based?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

Can you tell us how many distribution centres we need?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

What sectors do you work in?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

We are changing our logistics network, can you help us achieve this?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

We are a small company. Can you help us streamline our supply chain?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

Can you design our distribution centre network?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

How long have you been delivering consulting solutions for your clients?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Do you come to our site or do you work purely remotely?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

We think we have too many distribution centres, can you help us?

Accepted Answer

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.

Logistics Network Optimisation