Find cost effective storage solutions for Angling Direct’s residual stock, supporting current operations with flexible overspill space & container de-stuffing

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Warehousing | Retail

Business targets

  • To find a local palletised storage solution to process containers which would have been accumulating demurrage & detention costs. De-stuffing containers, cross docking urgent current season stock for transfer to the main DC & storing excess stock excess current stock to free up operational capacity in the main DC.
  • To be able to deliver direct to stores across the country.

Our approach

  • Understand the profile of the differing storage requirements for standard and oversized pallets.
  • Source partners and structure options to fulfil the requirements.
  • Managed all aspects from operational requirements and commercials to go-live, supporting daily activity to ensure seamless communication across multiple operations.

Outcome

  • 1 site storing circa 2000 pallets space in total, plus all required transportation services.
  • Storage capacity and fulfilment operation close to the current DC location.
  • Additional Transport options direct to store provided by supplier if required.
  • Improved operational efficiency by freeing up capacity within the DC to allow improved flow of goods through the operation.
  • Reduction in additional costs for container activity due to faster handling of inbound freight.

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