Distribution Planning & Haulier Management
A manufacturer of homewares & soft furnishings supplying to major UK retailers.
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​Obejctive
To plan the distribution of display models to 80+ stores within strict time constraints and facilitate the physical operation from landed container to showroom delivery
Method
At first release of the distribution list, create a load plan for the inbound containers according to UK locations
Assign containers to the most suitable ATT managed distribution point
Create a delivery plan within the time constraints and submit all bookings to the client
Facilitate the unloading, sortation, storage and final delivery
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Rules of Engagement
Must be within the requested timeframes
Delivery must only be on the specified day
Delivery is always multiple items or sets – they must be complete, matching and undamaged
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Results
We have successfully completed this process many times over for the same client in alignment with their range changes
Often multiple models at a time for the same destinations and timeframes
Using multiple distribution points and hauliers but one standard, one process
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