We are always thinking one step aheadConsulting, Engineering & Optimization in Logistics Networks
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Tender Support
Opportunities
Bleckmann needed support in responding to Unilever’s warehouse tender for the Benelux region. To advise Unilever on the optimal distribution network for their 3 product groups:
- Food & Refreshments
- Home Care and
- Beauty Personal Care in the Benelux region.
These 3 product groups were outsourced to 3 LSPs.
Solution
- Analyses on warehouse and transport data;
- Center of gravity analyses for 4 scenarios;
- Based on the results of the COG analyses considered 1 manual and 2 automated DC solutions for 2 most promising scenarios;
- Tender response document comparing results COG analyses and DC solutions and advice on best solution for Unilever;
Benefits
- Support of tender project team Bleckmann (Q&A sessions, meetings with Unilever, budget calculation, response document);
- Support in solution design meetings with potential supplier automated DC solution;
- Short-listed from initial six LSP candidates to final two LSPs;
If you would be interested to discuss your actual logistics or supply chains challenges in more detail, please contact our specialist.
Meet our people Contact us
Consulting firm with over 50 years of experience.
Availability of a European logistics database with benchmark figures on transportation and warehouse costs.
Full scope expertise on network design, as well as warehouse design (conceptual layout, logistics - and storage equipment) and logistics building design (engineering and investment calculations).
Ability to support implementation of new logistics concepts (70% of Groenewout revenue is with existing customers in follow-up/implementation projects.
Extensive operational knowledge, hands-on, pragmatic and bottom-up approach.