Neil Cairns

Specialising in logistics from strategy through to optimisation of existing operations

I joined the Hatmill associate team in 2017, having consulted independently since 2002.  I was previously part of the supply chain consulting teams at Deloitte and Accenture.  I specialise in logistics – with projects covering everything from strategy, transport and warehousing solution design, automation, outsourcing, through to optimisation of existing operations.  In recent years I have worked mainly in the consumer goods and retail sectors.   My clients have included BP Castrol, Nike, Diageo, BAT, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Honda and others.  I have worked in many geographies across UK and mainland Europe, South Africa, Kenya, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Japan, etc.

Some recent project examples:

• Operations review, redesign and re-tendering of brewery logistics operations in Kenya for East Africa’s largest brewery
• Assistance with the design of a global Performance Management solution for a global consumer goods company’s logistics operations
• Design, business case development and implementation of a central, outsourced control tower to manage the global marine and air freight movements of a major consumer goods company.
• Warehouse automation design exercises, including procurement and implementation, for a leading global sportswear company. Project locations included Europe, Japan, Korea, Canada & South Africa.
• Development of logistics network solutions to support the integration of two parcel carriers’ operations to create the UK’s largest independent carrier

I am excited to have joined Hatmill, to work with a talented and diverse team of professionals across a wide range of sectors and clients.  Simon has created something special and I’m delighted to help continue the success.