Efficiently transporting beverages
One Stop Shop for total logistics solutions
A large global alcoholic beverage producer wanted to outsource its logistic operations. They were also looking for more cost effective ways to distribute their product to Europe, Northern Africa, and Middle East. They found that SGL Europe offered the best solutions.
Our Solutions
Warehousing: Following an in-depth analysis of what was happening in their warehouse; we implemented more effective warehouse management procedures. Improvements included:
- Regular quantity and quality checks of their inventory
- First-in-First-out stock control
- Clear lanes for storage of stock; ensuring separation of different expiry dates.
- Expiry date signage to make it clear which stock needed to be moved first
- Bi-annual warehouse visits to check everything is in order
Transportation: Using our transportation expertise and knowledge we designed a solution that involved finding the best routes and carriers from within our global network and other partners around the world.
Results and Benefits
The company benefited from our One Stop Shop approach and we were able to provide solutions relating to Warehouse Management, Logistic advice and Transportation of goods by land and sea to Europe, Northern Africa, and Middle East.
In the warehouse the company has achieved real time stock monitoring and First-in-First-out practices. All stock is distributed to take account of its expiry date, so they are not left with out of date stock. And a tidier, more organised warehouse space and regular inventory checks resulted in stock discrepancies dramatically declining.
Improvements were made to their transportation systems and the company is now cost-effectively moving its product to 20 countries in the European Union and 7 countries outside Europe.