Your industry Our team

A perfect supply chain seamlessly connects all involved

parties in order to guarantee availability of the right

product, in the right quantity, in the right condition, at the

right place and at the right time. This is, and has always

been, the ultimate goal. However, today the supply chain

environment and consequently the consumer and retail

industry, are facing different challenges than in the past.

Sourcing has become global, distances longer and the

economy more fragile. Furthermore, the industry is charac-

terized by increasingly demanding and informed consumers.

Being successful in this volatile environment is strongly

dependent on efficient supply chains where improved cash-

to-cash cycle, shorter lead-times and an efficient sourcing

structure are the keys to success.

As a leading provider of supply chain solutions, Panalpina

is up to this challenge. We have a strong commitment to the

consumer and retail industry and focus on the following

segments:

– Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG)

– Personal care

– Big box retailers

– Department store chains

– Sporting goods retailers

– Furniture retailers

– Home goods and Do-It-Yourself (DIY)

– Consumer electronics retailers

Panalpina’s global presence allows us to quickly provide

logistics solutions along the supply chain while being

local enables understanding of sourcing trends and local

habits. Meeting ever changing industry challenges, which

are continuously impacting our customers, is one of our

main goals.

Our dedicated global consumer and retail team takes pride

in its constant drive, culture of innovation, flexibility and

persistence. Staying one step ahead in the consumer and

retail industry requires a team that goes beyond the basics.

Each requirement is unique and therefore it is important for

us to listen and tailor solutions that bring value to your

entire business. The aim of our collaboration is to achieve a

seamless supply chain which will give you the competitive

advantage on a true end-to-end basis.

We are ready to put our experience and passion for solu-

tions to work for you by complementing your core compe-

tencies, thus allowing you to focus on your customers.

Our services, your benefits

Our consumer and retail services

Panalpina’s air freight, ocean freight and logistics products

are the means that support our ambition to enhance the

performance of global supply chains; therefore, we have

developed a service portfolio with different solutions to

meet your requirements:

– Visibility solutions provide you with an insight into pro-

cesses on a shipment, an order and item or on a SKU

level. Based on that visibility, exception reporting can be

conducted, which makes your supply chain fully trans-

parent and controllable (order and vendor management,

event management and performance management).

– Solutions to improve your cash flow lead to cost efficien-

cies by looking at the supply chain from a holistic per-

spective (direct to store, due date management, customs

and duty solutions).

– Cargo management results in the reduction of your

transport costs by focusing on the consolidation of your

flows and achieving the optimal utilization of containers

(buyers’ consolidation, multi-country consolidation,

LCL consolidations and overflow management).

– Hub solutions focus on supplying you and your vendors

with services prior to and during consolidation so that

you can concentrate on your core activities (milk run,

bonded logistics park, cross dock and Logistics Value

Added Services).

– Global network solutions aim to reduce the complexity

in global organizations and to provide a centralized

approach to freight management without compromising

local actions and decision making (global customer

service desk, control tower, freight management and a

collaborative platform including LLP and 4PL solutions).

– Supply Chain Analytics allow you to make informed

decisions in order to improve your supply chain (Supply

Chain Optimization, Network Optimization, optimization of

service levels, transport modes and inventory levels).

Your benefits

Our solutions are created to make a positive impact on

your business performance and we believe that measurable

value can be achieved without compromising your lead

time. Following are the key benefits we provide:

– Greater transparency and governance

– Refined cargo and cost efficiency

– Enhanced reliability

– Improved security

– Increased innovation

Our solutions portfolio is supported by first in class IT tools,

standardized operating procedures, a seamless organiza-

tional structure and finally people, which together with you,

drive excellence into your supply chain.

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Your contactPanalpina Management Ltd.consumerandretail@panalpina.com

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