Find cost effective deep storage solutions for residual stock; support current operations with flexible overspill space & services

Business targets

To find a deep storage solution for large quantities of residual promotional stock which has a lengthy exit process.
To find cost effective flexible solutions for overspill storage to support current north and south DCs both at maximum capacity and risking customer service levels.

Key first step of understanding the business overall to ensure any specific solution fits well into the wider jigsaw.
Identified options and recommended solutions, managing all aspects from operational requirements and commercials to go-live.

3 sites with 4-6k pallets space each, plus transport and container services.
Access to capacity close to current locations, and at the specific pallet. quantity required, with flexibility to increase the space to suit business needs.
Able to store residual stock and prepare promotional stock outside of the main operating DCs.
The ongoing success of these flexible solutions is motivating the supply chain team to review their overall network and consider different options for efficiency, cost & service.
Avoided taking on new sites bigger than necessary and with longer term commercial commitments.
Using and paying for just what is required has reduced operating costs.
The core operations can concentrate on maximising BAU throughput and efficiency, and deliver on customer service levels.