Case Studies By Service

Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy

Future Proofing your supply chain

Bisham’s team of experienced senior logistics and supply chain consultants have developed a set of proven models and approaches that enable their customers to develop realistic and robust strategies.

In the current climate of constant change it is essential for businesses to have a clear supply chain strategy that they own and understand. Using Bisham’s proven methodologies and unique skills in understanding their customers business we are able work with the senior management teams to develop strategies the business can follow.

Without a coherent strategy businesses cannot be sure which assets or supply channels to invest in. The questions of investment, rental or outsourcing as the most cost effective way forward are difficult to answer. Warehouses in particular and vehicles, MHE and returnable packaging (RTP) are long term decisions that require a clear understanding of the business strategy before any informed decisions can be made.

Please click on the links below to view case studies for our Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy Services:

Case Studies B&M

Description: To review current operations and develop a five year logistics strategy for transport, warehousing and inventory. To assist in planning and project managing the implementation of the strategic recommendations.

Case Studies VandenBergh Foods

Description: A Strategic Supply Chain Review that reduced costs and stocks equally whilst raising customer service

Case Studies Sylvania Lighting

Description: To identify the optimum location for a North European Distribution Centre to replace National Distribution Centres in France, Belgium and the Netherlands

Case Studies Bomi

Description: A pan-European Third Party Contractor specialising in the medical equipment and pharmaceutical sectors wanted to review its development strategy in the UK market.

Case Studies Briggs & Stratton

Description: To identify the optimum location for the European Assembly & Distribution Centre, assess appropriate size of the EADC and associated infrastructure and identify potential third party logistics service

Case Studies Berry Brothers & Rudd

Description: Business Process Enhancement


Global/European Supply Chain

Please click on the links below to view case studies for our Global Supply Chain Services:

Case Study Tetley

Description: To implement a complete change in the terms of buying raw tea from delivered destination to ex tea estate. Thereby controlling all freight moves, obtaining full transparency in the supply chain, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

Case Study Lingarden

Description: To improve the speed, efficiency, quality, dependability and cost effectiveness of the inbound cut flower supply chain from Africa and South America to the UK


Warehousing Design, Systems and Operations

Please click on the links below to view case studies for our Warehousing Services:

Salton

Description: To design a new high bay warehouse on an existing site capable of holding an additional 30,000 pallets. To identify appropriate handling methodology including links with existing buildings. To assist in implementation.

Case Study Hoffmann-La-Roche

Description: To identify the optimum location for a new European Distribution Centre. To design the new EDC. To set up implementation plan and implement recommendations and meet target start date.

Case Study Becton Dickinson

Description: To review the operating efficiency of a high tech., fully automated storage and retrieval system, identify areas for improvement and assist in implementation


Demand & Inventory Management

Please click on the links below to view case studies for our Demand & Inventory Management Services:

Case Study Dentsply

Description: To project manage the implementation of a new demand management system throughout Europe.


IT in the Supply Chain

Please click on the links below to view case studies for our IT in the Supply Chain Services:

Kitchen Consultants

Description: The client was seeking to implement an IT system that would provide the control necessary in the demanding construction industry.


Transport Networks

Please click on the links below to view case studies for our Transport Services:

Case Study Reliance Security

Description: To review existing resourcing and vehicle scheduling processes and develop a system and process to improve productivity, service performance and security.

Case Study Bison Concrete Products

Description: To review the operating efficiency of the outsourced UK transport operations, identify areas for improvement and assist in implementation.

Case Study Brammer Industrial Industries

Description: To review the existing UK supply chain with a review to reducing costs, while ensuring no compromise in customer service.


Outsourcing

Please click on the links below to view case studies for our Outsourcing Services:

Case Study Karcher
Karcher Case Study

Description: To review the warehouse, improve productivity and outsourcing options 

Case Study Generac

Description: To lead a project to outsource all European logistics and component assembly. To identify possible third party operators. To draw up an ITT and assist in the final choice.

Case Study Hexel International

Description: To review the current outsourced supply chain to customers in mainland Europe and assess cost effectiveness. To identify alternative logistics service providers, issue a request for quotations and identify a suitable supplier.

Case Study QCA

Description: QCA intended to give notice to their current logistics services supplier and required assistance on selection of potential suppliers, issuing and assessing expressions of interest, issuing Invitations to Tender and selection of a new contractor

Implementation and Project Management

Implementation and Project Management

Kidde Safety

Description: To review existing outsourced operations, compare against industry standards and consider new outsourcing options.


Procurement

Please click on the links below to view case studies for our Procurement Services:

Case Study Green Properties

Description: To remediate a former industrial site and provide a long term development supply chain and new distribution centre



Logistics & Supply Chain Systems Specification

Please click on the links below to view case studies for our Benchmarking Services:

Case Study Weight Watchers, Dusseldorf

Description: To conduct a detailed health check on the current outsourced warehousing and transport services in Germany.