Advantages of Using an Interim Logistics Manager
An interim logistics manager can be an excellent solution when dealing with high profile / value / risk projects and an already stretched team.
An interim logistics manager 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.
Within days of an enquiry an interim logistics manager 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.
An Interim Logistics Manager Case Study: Network Optimisation
Client: Domestic appliance manufacturer
Client's requirement for an interim logistics manager 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 Delivered by the Interim Logistics Manager
- 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
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 no more than 10% of their business.
If you need an interim logistics manager 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 manager 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 an interim logistics manager, who's done EXACTLY THAT before.
This means more benefits, delivered faster for our clients.
Looking for an Interim Logistics Manager?
Executive Interims - Supply Chain Practice is a specialist provider of logistics consultancy and interim management services. If you'd like to know more about what an interim logistics manager from Executive Interims could do for your business, contact us to explore the subject further.
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