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CONSUMER GOODS: striking the ideal balance in the supply chain

At Schenker, we’ve capitalised on our years of transportation expertise to develop the most comprehensive and exclusive logistics and supply chain management solutions available for consumer goods companies.

 

What makes us different? We provide you with the solution you need without complicated and ungainly strategies. Schenker harnesses a structured methodology that is tested and proven to increase efficiencies, reduce costs and protect your vital supply chain. Yet this methodology is completely adaptable to each unique business situation. It’s a balanced approach to realigning your supply chain into the most productive unit possible.

Schenker has struck the ideal balance in between logistics costs and service levels in the supply chain. Customers throughout the world agree and put their confidence in us as their lead logistics provider. And we’ve never let them down.

Schenker combines transportation management and contract logistics into engineered supply chain solutions. The result? Reduced logistics costs. Continuous production supply. Reduced inventory and improved return on assets.
 


Our global supply chain approach ensures flawless execution of customer requirements, every time. This approach offers:

  • a global infrastructure with replicable solutions
  • standardised logistics tools adapted to customer requirements
  • best in class technology
  • customer focused key performance indicators
  • resource sharing

Yes, consumer logistics will always be a dynamic and ever-evolving arena, but our response to these market challenges is continuous development. We are never far from the drawing board, working hard to ensure consistent achievement of KPI’s, cost reduction and maximum flexibility.
 


The Schenker advantage

We have years of experience in empowering consumer enterprises and we will apply our expertise to understanding your individual goals and challenges. We’ll develop a plan using our own multi-modal global transportation assets, with access to Europe’s largest land transport network and leading global air and ocean freight systems. We’ll also coordinate with other providers wherever necessary to configure the best and most balanced equation of resources and performance — whatever it takes to address your challenges. Our end goal is to create a network that’s not simply faster, but delivers exactly what you need – where you need it, when you need it.

We offer:

  • integrated services utilising land, air and sea freight networks
  • a global contract logistics footprint in all major countries and emerging markets
  • worldwide contract logistics know-how and industry expertise
  • a high capability to provide tailor-made supply chain solutions through unsurpassed flexibility

You will enjoy:

  • transparency along the entire supply chain
  • JIT deliveries in accordance with daily demands
  • reduced working capital along the whole supply chain
  • an optimal mix of logistics costs and service levels.

Our customer base moves a broad spectrum of consumer goods around the world, including:

  • packaged non-perishable food products
  • wines and liquor
  • household items
  • personal care goods
  • home appliances and accessories
  • fashion, retail and sports equipment

A balanced supply chain isn’t just a concept, it’s a formula for running your operation smarter, and it’s the ability to maximise what your organisation can accomplish.

1 500 locations
50 000 employees

Wherever you want us to be — we are already there.
 


 


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Schenker South Africa (Head Office)
Freight City
24 Pomona Road
Pomona, Kempton Park
South Africa
1619


PO Box 379
Isando 1600
South Africa

Tel:  +27 11 971-8562 
Fax:  +27 11 979-1688  
 

For more information contact:
Mr Jan van der Westhuysen
jan.vanderwesthuysen@schenker.co.za


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