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Supply Chain Diagnosis
Our Supply Chain Optimization’s services start by examining our customer’s supply chain objectives and expectations – and how these form part of the company’s overall business strategy. By building an in-depth understanding of a company’s operations, we can then determine the key success factors of the supply chain, as well as a range of opportunities for adding new value.
Network Redesign and Logistics Optimization
As a company evolves, so will the shape of its logistics network. The need to review parts of that network can be triggered by specific events – such as merger & acquisition activity or divestiture – or by the accrued impact of growth or intense competition over a period of several years. GEODIS creates value for its customers by meeting their need to redesign and optimize of their logistics n...
Sourcing Logistics Strategy
GEODIS carries out a detailed sourcing analysis to ensure that customers receive the most cost-efficient services from their outbound logistics providers. However, GEODIS’ expertise also enables our teams to assess the inbound side of the equation to see if potential workflow changes can lead to efficiency gains in terms of logistics.
Re-engineering and LEAN Management
GEODIS offers two complementary approaches to help customers improve the efficiency of their supply chains.
Logistics Rates Benchmark
A comprehensive benchmarking of rates is an important KPI for customers, and it is also an opportunity for value creation by GEODIS. It is key to ensuring that customers receive good service at the right price from their providers.
RFQ Process Handling
Developing and managing an RFQ for an international supply chain is a demanding, time-consuming task that requires a wide range of skills. GEODIS can help customers to carry out the process as efficiently as possible, starting with an initial Request For Information.
Supplier Management Solutions
Once a supplier contract is underway, GEODIS can provide a monitoring service to ensure that the relevant Key Performance Indicators – such as OTIF, On Cost billing, and trade compliance aspects – are all being achieved. We can also recommend, in advance, the KPIs to apply for different aspects of the contract, and then ensure that the information is provided in a timely manner.
Procurement Intelligence
While technical knowledge of an RFQ process is essential, GEODIS can also draw on practical knowledge of the best suppliers to be consulted for a given project. With our existing ecosystem of suppliers, we can recommend tried and trusted operators around the world – whether for a particular mode of transport, or for a specific country – saving customers considerable time and effort.
Trade Compliance
Trade compliance is a wide-ranging field, covering the spectrum from assigning the correct code of the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems (HS) to having detailed knowledge of national tax regimes and international regulations.
Complex Project Management
In some situations, alterations to the size and operation of a logistics network can have major ramifications. The appointment of a major new provider, the deployment of a new mode of transportation, a switch from regional to centralized processes, or the development of a new IT platform are just some examples. In situations like these, reconfiguring a network will lead to organizational change – ...