The Challenge The client requirement was based on importing liquid oil (None DG) in Flexi Tanks and redistributing the content in barrels. Traditional process encountered utilization issues and negative impact on the environment. The procedure also incurred additional costs and eventually the operational cost increased significantly. These challenges made the entire operation a cumbersome process…
The Challenge One of the largest tire manufactures in the island was looking for options to expand their reach of the global market. This client was locally manufacturing a large number of tyres (SKUs) using the available tyre molds. However, to expand the market reach, the client needed to expand the number of SKU’s they…
Fulfilment Center The legacy business model A UK retail brand has its manufacturing function based in India and Bangladesh. In the event of online pre-orders, flash orders and B2C orders, the company operates managed Fulfilment Centers / Distribution Centres (DC) in UK with transit times of 25 days in average from manufacturer location to distribution…
Multi Country Consolidation (Pick & Pack Operations) The legacy business model Our client, a UK based retailer, procures apparel products from sub-continent manufacturers in order to facilitate their seasonal sales promotions. The manufactured products would directly be shipped to a central distribution center in the UK where final sorting would take place prior distribution to…
The Challenge Running a CFS operations require clear coordination and process driven operational efficiency between multiple stake holders. Factories, freight forwarders, CFS facilities as well as the buyers need to work in close coordination in order to ensure error free operations. Day to day operations can be intense with the significant volumes, multiple SKU’s and…
The Challenge Delivery of raw materials to manufacturing facilities on a timely manner is a crucial part of managing the inward supply chain. It becomes even more critical when you deal with the garment industry where factories work on the just in time principles. A late delivery will create factory idle times costing money, time…
The Challenge Trading is a fundamental economic concept involving the buying and selling of goods and services which complements global supply chains. Essentially, cross-docking removes the “storage” link of the supply chain which act as a platform to hide the supply chain contributors and hide the key supply chain stakeholders. The metal industry traders just…
The Challenge Some commodities require specific or controlled atmosphere, temperature or humidity level to be stored. These type of sensitive cargo require a lot of care in handling to make sure the quality is delivered to the end client. Apart from maintaining such storage and handling standards, reduced lead time, cost and ease of doing…
Business Model This client’s business model is based on consolidation of garments sourced out of Asian suppliers to be consolidated at the Free Zone. Goods arrive in Flat Pack and GOH form and are subjected to a QC process to cover size, colour and quantity. Advantis Free Zone also undertakes specialized processes such as flat…
The Challenge A large quantity of beer intended for the original market had been incorrectly labeled at the origin. This left the client with no choice but to send the goods back to the origin or to divert the goods which would result in significant losses. Solution OfferedAn innovative solution where the goods were diverted…