An e-commerce company sought CEGโs assistance in determining the most suitable location for its distribution centre and centralising its supply chain operations across multiple regions. The challenge lay in optimising logistical efficiency while considering factors such as taxation, ease of doing business, and language communication.
The Idea:
To address the clientโs challenge, CEG proposed a comprehensive analysis based on key factors such as taxation, logistics costs, ease of doing business, and language accessibility. The goal was to provide strategic recommendations that would enable the client to make informed decisions regarding the selection and centralization of its distribution centre.
How did CEG help?
CEGโs approach involved engineering the supply chain process and mapping out all relevant factors to identify potential cost and tariff leakages. By analysing multiple countries and providing solutions tailored to each region, CEG empowered the client to make strategic decisions aligned with its business objectives. Once a plan was in place, CEG executed it on behalf of the client, ensuring seamless implementation of the recommended strategies.
Where are they now?
CEGโs intervention led to the successful identification and establishment of a strategically located distribution centre in Europe, meeting the clientโs operational needs and objectives. The optimised supply chain processes minimised return orders, accelerated delivery times, and reduced costs, enabling the client to efficiently supply products to various regions, including the UK, EU, Nordic countries, and Middle East.
