Yusen Logistics – Procurement Strategy Review

Brief

To undertake a detailed review of current 4PL operations and procurement activities whilst assessing current and future needs.

To identify a proposal for the company to follow in developing their 4PL service offering into a market leading business work stream.

Milestones/Outcomes

Undertook a detailed study of Yusen UK’s business work-streams

• Assessed current business practices and processes – Carrier Management, Freight Planning & Carrier Auditing
• Assessed quality of team skills and experience
• Analysed data sets
• Met with internal stakeholders across all business sectors and suppliers – Carriers, IT providers etc

Prepared a detailed review document

• Confirmed current strengths of logistic services
• Highlighted areas of potential improvement
• Created a revised team structure and reporting line
• Built value scenario

Presented proposal to client at Board meeting

Delivered a detailed proposal which was accepted by the board

• This resulted in a further 6 months assignment to deliver savings and benefits – running tenders, carrier negotiations, staff training etc.