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In mid 2005 an associate suggested that our experience in the building industry may be of benefit to one of his clients who manufactured roofing materials.
Former Operation
Distribution operation based in central England, manufacturing facility in the Highlands. Product trunked weekly down to their distribution point with bulk deliveries being made en route down and back up again. Own fleet providing local support and making demand driven deliveries.
Problem
Own deliveries were not cost efficient due to the amount of product that could be carried versus the number of drops that needed to be made. The cost per pallet / per deck metre delivered was significantly higher than industry averages.
Clients Objectives
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A more responsive distribution solution
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Continual improvement process
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Visability of the order
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Easily measurable service and cost
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A positive cost impact against current costs
The solution
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Jensa’s own distribution network with the ability to deal site issues
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Jensa’s experience with builders and plumbers merchants
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Jensa’s optimal load planning with irregular sizes
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Provision of specific delivery days to key areas
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Creation of a standard unit of measure for all product types
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Transfer of existing staff and equipment
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Peak management
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Flexible platform
The result
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Reduction in transport costs
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Reduction in overhead
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Increased control
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No staff issues in transfer
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A measurable deliverable system
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