Our customer Henkel
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FULL LOADS DIRECTLY TO THE DESTINATION Distributing bulky goods across country borders is a complex logistical undertaking. So it is good that Gebrßder Weiss (GW) was able to offer its customer Henkel a simple solution here: numerous direct transports to four European countries from a central distribution center. Henkel’s business workflows have since been much more simplified and standardized.
AT A GLANCE:
HENKEL
Henkel AG & Co KG based in DĂźsseldorf-Holthausen (Germany) is a publicly listed company in the consumer goods industry. Brands such as Persil, Pril, Fewa, Spee or Somat fall under the umbrella brand of Henkel. Of the 52,350 employees, over 80 percent are employed outside Germany.
THE CHALLENGE
THE CHALLENGE Henkel needed a transport and logistics provider for all regular services to Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania, and Croatia. The challenge: ● Quickly available, punctual transports despite fluctuating demand and short lead times. ● Safe transports for temperature-sensitive goods and hazardous goods ● Reliable handling of bulky, heavy goods ● Coordination via central contact partner handling several services
● Preparing invoices centrally
THE SOLUTION
THE SOLUTION GW set up a single point of contact for Henkel at its location in Serbia. Goods are distributed to four countries from here. The services at a glance: ● Direct transportation of goods with GW direct.line to customers in Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia. ● Around 2,500 full loads every year with an average weight of 20 tons per vehicle. ● A single point of contact for all operating and administrative matters. ● Thermal transports for temperature-sensitive goods (industrial adhesives) ● Hazardous goods transports for ADR class goods
THE BENEFITS
THE BENEFITS Direct delivery It is a very special shipment? A very time-critical delivery? Then the full load system GW direct.line is the right choice: the goods are taken directly to the customer.
Simple handling A central point of contact ensures that the customer has as little administrative work as possible. All process steps come from a single source with no complication.
Safety across the board Even hazardous goods and temperature-sensitive goods reach their destination safely and reliably with GW.
Transparent flows of goods The customer can monitor all shipments via GW’s monitoring tool, determine KPIs and improve processes immediately.
THE COORDINATION OF SHIPMENTS ACROSS BRANCHES AND COUNTRIES BY GW HAS MADE OUR BUSINESS PROCESSES MUCH SIMPLER.
Christoph Bollig Global Purchasing Logistics Manager
“Gebrüder Weiss was one of the clear winners of the tender: We value their transport and logistics expertise, high quality, and strong position in Southern and Eastern Europe, something we have already been relying on for many years. The coordination of shipments across branches and countries by Gebrüder Weiss has made our business processes much simpler.” www.henkel.com
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