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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