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On time, or not, that is the question
In many ways, logistics is like a theatre show, particularly when we think about operational and transport planning. Paddy MacBrant explains why.
Nik Pamplin
I have over fifteen years’ experience in logistics and supply chain within manufacturing, retail, supplier management and events logistics. My experience comprises operational experience in the 3PL sector and logistics and supply chain experience in a FTSE retailer environment.
Developing Supply Chain strategies and implementing tangible cost-saving initiatives
I have over fifteen years’ experience in logistics and supply chain within manufacturing, retail, supplier management and events logistics. My experience comprises operational experience in the 3PL sector and logistics and supply chain experience in a FTSE retailer environment. This mix of experience allows me to operate comfortably across all levels and ends of the supply chain. Some of my career highlights to date are:
- SOP and SSOW design and implementation for a start-up operation in a 500,000 sq. ft. warehouse
- Delivering more than £200,000 cost efficiencies within a warehouse network
- Effectively program managing £4.5m of cost-saving projects
- Reducing end-to-end lead time of a categories product range by 10%
- Business case sign-off, detailed design, fit-out procurement and project management of a 280,000 sq. ft. warehouse
- Successfully negotiated an improved set of KPIs for an online fashion brand with their 3PL
- Supported the turnaround of a warehouse operation – implementing best practices and increasing outbound volume by 70%
I believe all Supply Chains can be improved
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