Sustainable optimisation of logistics strategies
Dynamism, returns on investments and innovations are the key words in the day-to-day global economy, and logistics is the driver of globalisation. To implement your corporate strategy and objectives, METROPLAN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT works together with you to develop logistics strategies and defines the resultant measures needed to realise them.
During this process, the corporate objectives must be reflected with regard to logistics procedures, and the overall opportunities and risks have to be continually assessed, in order to design logistics strategies that will be viable for the future.
We support our customers in the development, optimisation and realisation of logistics strategies, with a focus on logistics consulting, insourcing and outsourcing, and optimisation of the working capital.
During this process, the corporate objectives must be reflected with regard to logistics procedures, and the overall opportunities and risks have to be continually assessed, in order to design logistics strategies that will be viable for the future.
We support our customers in the development, optimisation and realisation of logistics strategies, with a focus on logistics consulting, insourcing and outsourcing, and optimisation of the working capital.
Logistics consulting – Individual solutions in focus
In its consultative capacity, METROPLAN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT supports customers in all processes, from defining strategies up to designing, planning and realising logistics concepts. Our longstanding experience, extensive know-how and transparent, structured approach using goal-oriented methods enable us to develop customised solutions. In every project, our logistics consultants follow a holistic approach, achieving practical, feasible results through cooperative partnerships.
For the strategy definition phases, our consultants offer specialised, objective support in the following areas:
- Make-or-buy, insourcing or outsourcing
- Stock management and working capital management
- Logistics networks and distribution networks
- Vertical and horizontal logistics cooperations
- Global supply chain and supply chain network
- Logistics organisation
In the planning and implementation phase, our consultants provide services in the following areas:
- Process optimisation along the value chain
- Warehouse modernisation and revitalisation
- Logistics management and logistics controlling
- Contract awarding and negotiations
- Test and commissioning procedures for systems and processes
- Project management and interface management
Insourcing and outsourcing – An eye on costs and quality
METROPLAN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT uses potential analyses and make-or-buy considerations in order to provide sound criteria for making decisions regarding the insourcing or outsourcing of logistics. In close consultation with the customer, we first define the scope of service and service factors to make certain that we find the best logistics partner. In every phase of the process, our carefully selected specialist team ensures consistent implementation of the customer requirements with regard to insourcing or outsourcing. Various insourcing and outsourcing models are evaluated with the aid of simulation models.
The decisive criteria for corporate success when insourcing and outsourcing logistics are:
- Ensuring delivery reliability
- High quality of the logistics processes
- Transparency and comprehensive controlling of the service provision
- Rapid adaptation of services to changing requirements
- Development of flexible scenarios for quick integration if requirements change
- Establishment of competitive advantages
Optimisation of working capital – Inventory control – done the right way
Only one out of every three companies utilises specific working capital management (WCM) to reduce its capital commitment and thereby improve its liquidity. Optimising this share of the working capital is therefore essential. METROPLAN LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT supports its customers in this task by conducting analyses of existing and required inventory stock along the logistics chain and in the structures of existing receivables and liabilities. Available potentials are identified and assessed, with the aim of defining the measures for optimising the working capital.
The internal financial strength and financial flexibility of a company can be significantly influenced by various approaches for improving the working capital, such as reducing outstanding receivables or optimising payment terms. Improved utilisation of the working capital directly affects the inventory stock of raw materials, consumables and supplies, and finished goods. High stock levels in the logistics chain entail high capital commitment and thus unnecessary logistics costs. Optimisation of these stocks can result in substantial cost benefits and a significant decrease in capital commitment.
The internal financial strength and financial flexibility of a company can be significantly influenced by various approaches for improving the working capital, such as reducing outstanding receivables or optimising payment terms. Improved utilisation of the working capital directly affects the inventory stock of raw materials, consumables and supplies, and finished goods. High stock levels in the logistics chain entail high capital commitment and thus unnecessary logistics costs. Optimisation of these stocks can result in substantial cost benefits and a significant decrease in capital commitment.
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