Supply chain & logistics footprint design
Supply chain & logistics footprint design
Supply chain & logistics footprint design
Supply chain & logistics footprint design

Supply chain & logistics footprint design

Supply chain footprints of companies are becoming increasingly more complex
Over the years a lot of change happens, such as enhancements in the product range, other customer service requirements, supplier changes, company takeovers, reallocation of production or new stock locations. As part of the supply chain strategy, it is necessary to periodically assess whether the current footprint still fits with the business strategy and market developments. 


The following points may be part of this reconsideration:

  • changes in customer portfolio, delivery locations and service requirements;
  • expansion or reduction of the product range;
  • change of supply routes of major suppliers;
  • reallocation of production over existing sites;
  • integration of supply chains after a business takeover;
  • reduction or expansion of stock and consolidation locations.


Supply chain footprint design requires a balanced approach
Next to assessing and analyzing the current situation, it is also required to respond to future developments. Therefore, this is not only a supply chain related project, with the involvement of other functions such as marketing and sales being crucial. Joint definition of possible scenarios is required. Furthermore, attention must be paid to the 'cost of change' of possible scenarios. This is not only about one-off financial expenses, but also about necessary changes in the organization in order to be able to perform in the future.

 

LogiLex's role in supply chain & logistics footprint design
This process has a strong substantive side, but also requires a great deal of coordination to involve various people. Many companies do not experienced managers available to lead such a project. Or decide to use external support to ensure the project gets sufficient management attention. 


LogiLex can as external professional be used for coordination and contributing to:

  • project design, planning and management;
  • selection of external modeling specialist if required;
  • drawing up the base case (current situation) including data collection;
  • definition of alternative scenario’s;
  • interpretation of network modeling results;
  • assessment of one-off costs and implications;
  • evaluation and conclusions of scenario results ;
  • drawing up summary final report.

 

LogiLex's experience in supply chain & logistics footprint design

  • supply chain footprint review for European kitchen manufacturer (Nobia);
  • logistics redesign of food distribution (Voedselbanken Nederland);
  • European logistics footprint for a manufacturer of cleaning products & machines (Diversey);
  • footprint modeling projects for warehousing and local distribution of:
    • cleaning products in France (Diversey);
    • home & personal care and food in Poland (Unilever);
    • home & personal care and food in Brazil (Unilever);
    • food in Nordics (Unilever);
    • ice cream in Hungary (Unilever);
    • home & personal care in Turkey (Unilever);
    • home & personal care and food in the Netherlands (Unilever).

 
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Lex’ structured way of working, seniority and the speed in which he acquainted himself with our business were impressive. I highly recommend him for operational and strategic supply chain assigments.

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A committed colleague who takes his responsibilities seriously. Pursuing the agreed business targets but not losing sight of the interests of the stakeholders involved. In short: a great colleague to work with.

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Despite high time pressure, a thorough RFQ process has been carried out, in which Lex had an important role with his thoroughness and humor. A sound foundation for a successful implementation with the selected provider.

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During the many years I worked with Lex, he lead many succesful initiatives and implementations. I would recommend him to any organization who needs Supply Chain and Logistics leadership and expertise, with a good track record of delivering results.

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Great appreciation for the input Lex Kop gave to the distribution logistics roadmap for China. His down to earth approach, sharp analysis and open feedback greatly contributed to our thinking.

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Our succesfull outsourcing project in Brazil has been achieved with the excellent integration of the experience, knowledge and commitment of Lex Kop.

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Many thanks to Lex Kop for the excellent job done on the ice-cream cost reduction project and also for the patience demonstrated in handling such a project in difficult business environment.

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During my first years working at Unilever, Lex gave me the opportunity to understand how logistics work and that a simple way of thinking is usually the best way to solve very difficult problems. A great mentor !

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A great organizer who makes sure the project stays on track.

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Supply chain footprints of companies are becoming increasingly more complex
Over the years a lot of change happens, such as enhancements in the product range, other customer service requirements, supplier changes, company takeovers, reallocation of production or new stock locations. As part of the supply chain strategy, it is necessary to periodically assess whether the current footprint still fits with the business strategy and market developments. 


The following points may be part of this reconsideration:


Supply chain footprint design requires a balanced approach
Next to assessing and analyzing the current situation, it is also required to respond to future developments. Therefore, this is not only a supply chain related project, with the involvement of other functions such as marketing and sales being crucial. Joint definition of possible scenarios is required. Furthermore, attention must be paid to the 'cost of change' of possible scenarios. This is not only about one-off financial expenses, but also about necessary changes in the organization in order to be able to perform in the future.

 

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LogiLex's role in supply chain & logistics footprint design
This process has a strong substantive side, but also requires a great deal of coordination to involve various people. Many companies do not experienced managers available to lead such a project. Or decide to use external support to ensure the project gets sufficient management attention. 


LogiLex can as external professional be used for coordination and contributing to:

 

LogiLex's experience in supply chain & logistics footprint design

 

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