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Speedy France, part of the Kwik Fit group, is set to benefit from improved inventory management, following an agreement with Barloworld Supply
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Four Soft (4S), one of the leading companies offering software solutions for logistics and transportation recently announced that Peckover Transport has selected 4S eLog to automate its Bradford- based warehousing operation. The contract was executed through Four Soft UK Limited.
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arloworld Supply Chain Software, part of Barloworld Logistics, has signed a deal with Speedy France to provide inventory
management and demand planning software. The agreement will cover product lines with a value in excess of 15 million Euros.
Speedy France had previously delegated responsibility for ordering inventory to individual branch managers at 335 company owned branches, and an additional 130 franchises. Following a review of procedure, the company took the decision to centralise the management and planning of inventory in order to exploit economies of scale and reduce inefficiencies.
The key objectives at Speedy France were to improve demand planning, identify stock profiles in each centre and have the ability to replenish stock automatically. Achieving this will support the growth of sales and improve profitability.
Timothy Manuel, trade director at Speedy France explained: “We are focused on providing the best possible levels of service to our customers; making sure we have the
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right product at the right time to meet their needs. To achieve this, we need central control over our inventory – the ability to plan for and react to changing demands. Working with Barloworld Supply Chain Solutions will help us achieve this.
“Using Optimiza to manage inventory from a central point means that we can work more efficiently, improving the processes for ordering and replenishing stock. As a business this will help us to identify cost savings, improve shelf availability and reduce stock obsolescence. Overall, it will help us to become a more profitable business.” Roger Koch, manager of professional services at Barloworld Supply Chain Software added: “We are working with Speedy France to put inventory optimisation decisions back in the hands of the senior management.
“Our experience with Kwik Fit in the UK means that we’re in a strong position to advise Speedy France on the specific challenges that the company faces, and offer advice on how gaining better control over their supply chain can yield positive results.” ●
www.barloworldscs.com
Peckover Transport is a Yorkshire- based 3PL logistics operation offering its clients warehousing and transport services throughout the UK. Operating from its secure, purpose- built site in Bradford, Peckover wanted to widen its service offering to clients to include online web ordering, extensive batch and serial number tracking, online reporting which would be updated in real time using barcode scanning data capture technology.
Scott Broadfoot, transport manager, Peckover Transport, said: “The investment in 4S eLog signifies the next phase of growth for our logistics operation. We chose Four Soft as we felt their WMS solution offered us more functionality as standard than any other system we reviewed and would put us in the best possible position for future growth and winning new contracts.” 4S eLog, built on the modern technology platform J2EE, covers all aspects of warehouse management including multiple sites and multiple clients being managed from within a single environment. 4S eLog has full RF capabilities and offers web visibility to clients, their customers and their suppliers. With optional automated inbound and outbound processing and workflow management, 4S eLog can help manufacturing, distribution and 3PL companies move their products with greater efficiency. ●
www.four-soft.com
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