Advantages of Using Interim Logistics Management
Interim logistics management can be an excellent solution when dealing with high profile / value / risk projects and an already stretched team.
Within days of an enquiry, a specialist in interim logistics management can be in a client's business bringing a lot of objectivity - without the political baggage. The approach is very non-threatening to sensitive middle and senior managers, because they aren't looking for a permanent role.
A specialist in interim logistics management from Executive Interims will be more than happy to take ownership for implementing his or her proposals, often unlike consultants from the bigger consultancy firms. Our people pride themselves on delivering the solution AND handing you the cheque. Its not just about recommendations to us. It's about the results.
Interim Logistics Management for Network and Mode Optimisation
Decisions regarding the configuration of logistics networks and the optimisation of modes, have fundamental implications on supply chain performance, and the level of technical expertise required to find an optimum solution is significant. We provide specialists in the field of interim logistics management , with expertise in:
- Warehouse Rationalisation and Inventory Reduction
- Inbound Supply Chain Network Optimisation
- Outbound Supply Chain Network Optimisation
- Mode Optimisation
- Vehicle Optimisation
- 3PL / 4PL Network Outsourcing
- Etc.
Interim Logistics Management - A Case Study: Network Optimisation
Client: Domestic appliance manufacturer
Client's requirement for a specialist in interim logistics management included:
- Network optimisation, route planning & vehicle scheduling
- Analytical skills to quantify costs
- Demonstrable track record of delivering step change cost reductions
- Sensitivity to challenging nature of relationship with incumbent haulage company
Key Challenges:
- Demanding customer service expectations
- Client being supported by a local haulage company with "3PL aspirations"
- But "management" of fleet was "chaotic"
- Needed to drive up the average number of drops per trip
- Needed to improve customer service levels
- And proof of delivery process was causing the client cash collection problems
- Also needed to reduce "serious" overspends on multi-million contract
The interim logistics manager provided by Executive Interims - Supply Chain Practice:
- Route planning and fleet operations management specialist with.
- Expertise in delivering significant cost reductions
Benefits:
- Improved vehicle utilisation by more than 20%
- Improved customer service levels to consistent 98%
- Reduced costs by 7% despite significant increases in fuel and wage costs.
- Supported transition to new 3PL
Interim Logistics Management Support for ERP Module Implementations
The cost of ongoing investment in software licenses and maintenance and the cost implications of getting an implementation wrong, make implementing software solutions a significant challenge. Ensuring data integrity and selecting the right array of configuration options for a business' requirements are just two of the key challenges associated with delivering such projects; whether as part of a wider ERP system or on a stand-alone basis. We offer interim logistics management services to support most well known (and even some lesser known) platforms for:
- EPOS Module Implementation
- Supply Chain Forecasting Module Implementation
- Sales Order Processing Module Implementation (including e- Fulfillment)
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) Implementation
- Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Implementation
- Etc.
Interim Logistics Management for Warehousing
As a discipline, warehouse operations management has grown in sophistication as demands for improved supply chain performance increase. Our interim logistics management services can help you to maximise the delivery of value benefit in this increasingly complex environment.
- Process de-bottlenecking and Workflow Improvement
- Cross-Docking
- Automated Materials Handling
- Labour Optimisation
- System Implementations (e.g. Barcode RF Systems)
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) Implementation
- Supply Chain Inventory Reduction
- Optimising Customer Service Levels and Inventory Levels
- 3PL/4PL/LLP/4PF Warehouse Outsourcing and Consolidation
- Etc.
Why an Interim Logistics Manager from Executive Interims?
If you're looking for an interim logistics manager or consultant, that's what we specialise in. Executive Interims - Supply Chain Practice has the best selection in the UK , particularly if you're looking for an:
Specialising offers a number of advantages over interim management agencies who cover everything from Finance, Sales, HR and Engineering/R&D and for whom Supply Chain usually represents less than 10% of their business.
If you need a specialist in interim logistics management we:
- Tend to understand the technicalities better than interim management agencies, especially when the all of the requirements aren't explicit
- Have the best selection of interim logistics managers in the UK - typically at least twice as many as interim management agencies.
- Profile the expertise of each interim logistics management specialist exhaustively by expertise, role and industry experience. See how, with our supply chain expertise profiling demo . Just click on "Skills and Experience" and have a go.
- Won't offer you someone who we think is good, but hasn't quite done what you want before.
- Can typically offer clients a specialist in interim logistics management , who's done EXACTLY THAT before.
This means more benefits, delivered faster for our clients.
Executive Interims - Supply Chain Practice is a specialist provider of supply chain consultancy and interim logistics management services. If you'd like to know more about what specialists in interim logistics management from Executive Interims could do for your business, contact us to explore the subject further.
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