OPERATIONAL CONSULTING · DISTRIBUTION
Operational Consulting & Audit for Distribution Companies
Distribution companies live by the efficiency of goods flow - between suppliers, the warehouse and multiple customers. Vologis audits distribution networks, analyses warehouse structure, flows and transport, and delivers recommendations that reduce costs and improve service levels while maintaining inventory control.
In distribution, service cost and stock levels pull in opposite directions
Distribution companies balance product availability against the cost of holding it. Too little stock means lost sales; too much means frozen capital. Add the cost of serving multiple customers and the complexity of a distribution network. Without objective analysis, it's easy to optimise one parameter at the cost of another.
Service scope
Distribution network audit
Analysis of warehouse structure, flows and distribution points for cost and service level.
Inventory optimisation
Analysis of stock levels and turnover, ABC/XYZ structure and replenishment policy.
Customer service cost
Optimising the cost of serving multiple customers and distribution channels.
Transport and routing
Optimising the transport model and distribution routes.
Who it's for
Distribution companies
When costs are growing faster than revenues and inventory is getting out of control.
Wholesalers
When you serve multiple customers and need optimisation.
Multi-channel distributors
When you combine different sales and distribution channels.
In brief
Operational consulting for distribution is a service in which Vologis audits distribution networks - warehouse structure, flows, inventory and transport. We optimise customer service cost and inventory levels simultaneously, improving service levels without freezing capital. We implement recommendations until measurable KPIs are achieved.
Vologis · Jarocin, Poland · Serving PL and EU markets
FAQ - frequently asked questions
How do you optimise inventory without losing availability?
We analyse turnover, ABC/XYZ structure and replenishment policy to reduce inventory where safe and increase it where needed. The goal is higher availability at lower frozen capital - not a compromise between them.
Will the audit cover the cost of serving multiple customers?
Yes. We analyse service cost broken down by customer and channel, identifying unprofitable paths and consolidation opportunities. Often it turns out that part of the service generates costs disproportionate to its value.
Do you optimise routes and transport?
Yes. Optimising the transport model and distribution routes is a frequent area of real savings for distribution companies - we analyse it as part of a broader distribution network audit.
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