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We’ll work with you to identify areas to reduce your transport and logistics distribution costs, optimise your transport network and implement improvements to your overall logistics operations.

About our service

Transport and logistics consultancy

Your transport logistics operations are often the final link in your supply chain. The effectiveness of these operations directly impacts customer experience and can significantly influence profitability by managing operational costs, such as fuel, driver and vehicle. 

At Hatmill, our transport and logistics services will help you to optimise routes, improving delivery reliability, and reducing operational costs. Our expert logistics consultants will also ensure efficient resource allocation, compliance with regulations, and the integration of advanced technologies. By enhancing the efficiency of your transport network, we’ll help you achieve cost savings, better service levels, and improve overall operational performance.

Our transport and logistics services

We offer a wide range of transport and logistics consultancy services, including:

  • Fleet management
  • Transport network optimisation
  • Route optimisation & modelling
  • Specialist transport planning

By investing in our consultancy services, we’ll help you to optimise your overall transport and logistics operations, significantly reducing costs and improving efficiency. Our tailored solutions ensure your business can adapt to changing market demands. This results in enhanced service reliability, increased customer satisfaction, and a stronger competitive edge. Ultimately, we’ll work with you to help your business to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Process & considerations

The Hatmill approach to transport and logistics management

Our expert logistics consultants will guide your project from discovery to implementation. We’ll assess your current logistics network, develop innovative solutions, and ensure seamless implementation to meet your specific needs. Here’s how we’ll approach it:

Initial assessment

We’ll evaluate your current transport and logistics operations, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement during the discovery phase. This step provides a comprehensive understanding of existing processes and challenges.

Data analysis

We’ll collect and analyse data on routes, vehicle usage, delivery times, and costs. This detailed analysis helps in understanding inefficiencies and determining optimisation opportunities.

Strategy development

We’ll then develop tailored strategies to optimise your transport and logistics operations. This includes route optimisation, fleet management enhancements, and network redesigns to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Implementation

The developed strategies and solutions will then be implemented into your business. This involves updating systems, training staff, and ensuring smooth integration of new processes.

Monitoring & adjustment

We’ll continuously monitor the performance of implemented strategies using key performance indicators (KPIs) and make necessary adjustments based on real-time data and feedback to maintain optimal efficiency.

Continuous improvement

We’ll review and refine your transport and logistics processes and incorporate new technologies and industry best practices to ensure sustained improvement and adaptability to changing market conditions.

“I have always found the Hatmill team engaging, pragmatic and with a real focus on delivering agreed outputs. They have a wealth of knowledge within logistics and supply chain and importantly they really got to know and understand our business.”

– Neil Griffiths, Divisional Director – Logistics, Arco

Network optimisation

We focus on the link between your transport operations and your customer proposition. How can you best service your customers as efficiently as possible? We can help you to reduce distribution costs and optimise your transport network.

Implementing logistics improvements

We’ll review and implement improvements to outsourcing, control towers, use of carriers, fleet mix, routing and scheduling; all of these can help you meet your objectives.

FAQs

What should you know?

  • To reduce logistics costs for your business, focus on optimising the following key areas:

    • Route planning: Minimise travel time and fuel consumption.
    • Fleet management: Ensure efficient use and maintenance of vehicles.
    • Real-time tracking: Use technology for better decision-making.
    • Shipment consolidation: Maximise load capacity and reduce trips.
    • Rate negotiation: Secure better deals with carriers and suppliers.
    • Inventory management: Avoid overstocking and reduce storage costs.
    • Continuous review: Regularly adjust strategies for efficiency.

    At Hatmill, we can help with all these areas and provide tailored solutions to optimise your logistics operations and reduce costs.

  • Yes, we can tailor our transport and logistics services to meet your specific business needs. Our approach involves thoroughly understanding your current operations, identifying opportunities, and developing customised strategies. 

    We offer solutions in route planning, fleet management, real-time tracking, shipment consolidation, rate negotiation, and inventory management. 

    By aligning our expertise with your unique requirements, we’ll help to optimise your logistics processes, reduce costs, and improve overall efficiency.

  • Yes, we can assist with compliance and regulatory issues associated with your transport and logistics operations. Our expertise covers navigating complex regulations and ensuring your business meets all legal requirements. We help you stay compliant with industry standards, safety protocols, and environmental regulations, minimising the risk of fines and operational disruptions. 

    Our services include audits, training, and implementing best practices to ensure your logistics processes adhere to all relevant laws and guidelines. By partnering with us, you can focus on your core operations while we manage the compliance aspects efficiently.

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