Examples of implemented projects
KMC-Services sp. z o.o.
Case study
Transport - comprehensive service
About Partner
Wyborowa S.A. is a company that, in addition to the production of spirits, also conducts the marketing and sales of brands available within the Pernod Ricard Group. The company is also responsible for the production, distribution and sale of its products, which mainly include well-known Polish vodka brands.
The company’s offer includes spirits, wines and champagnes. In Poland, the company is responsible for the distribution of renowned spirits, including: Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal and Jameson whisky, Absolut and Wyborowa vodkas, as well as products from other categories such as the Havana Club rum, the Malibu liqueur, G.H.Mumm champagne, Jacob’s Creek wines.
Challenge
Wyborowa S.A. decided on the need to verify the solutions used thus far in the area of transport, to conduct a thorough analysis of the solutions available on the market, and to choose new ones that are optimal for the company and consistent with its dynamic development plans.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
The consulting project entrusted to KMC-Services consisted of several stages. These included: conducting a thorough audit of logistics processes in the company, which resulted in a report containing a multifaceted analysis in the area of inventory and sales, as well as analysing the solutions available on the market, establishing guidelines for the conduct of a tender – both in terms of tender procedures and the content of requests for proposals, collection of offers, negotiations with suppliers, and selection of the optimal supplier.
Mode of operation
The comprehensive responsibility of KMC-Services wasimplemented in a procedural manner – from proposing the schedule and concept of the procedure, through developing a complete set of documentation, market analysis and selection of companies invited to the tender, to conducting negotiations and recommending the optimal supplier. The project was carried out on the basis of full partnership – Wyborowa S.A. managers andKMC-Services experts worked together in the implementation of each stage of negotiations and selection of solutions, as part of meetings and workshops.
Project results
As a result of the design works,guidelines for a tender were developed as a result of a logistics audit, comprehensive information on the services available on the market was collected, a number of new, optimised operational solutions were developed, companies providing the most optimal package of services for Wyborowa S.A. were invited to the tender and then a tender procedure was carried out, as a result of which a supplier was selected.
Consulting – distribution network design
About the Partner
Animex Foods is the largest meat manufacturing company on the Polish market, specialising in the production of pork, poultry and meat preparations.
The company has been excelling in the export of meat to foreign markets for years, remaining the undisputed leader in its industry. Animex Foods is also the largest employer in the meat industry. It has 10 meat plants, as well as a down and feather plant, located all throughout the country. Being part of a global group, Animex Foods builds its brand through innovative business thinking and investments in technology, machinery and equipment of production plants.
Challenge
The management of Animex Foods faced a dilemma regarding the method of organisation of the future groupage distribution of cold meats. Two variants of this distribution were considered, differing in the number of warehouses involved in the process and the role assigned to each of them in the process. The goal faced by the company’s managers was to choose one of the variants that would guarantee higher process efficiency.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
KMC-Services was selected as an advisory partner whose task was to recommend the target solution. As part of the project, KMC-Services was entrusted with the process of data analysis and determination of the necessary future storage space, includingthe size of individual storage zones. The task of KMC-Services was also to determine the warehouse infrastructure necessary for the implementation of future processes, including the shelves and IT infrastructure – their type, configuration and costs.
The key element of the project wasto estimate the size of the plot required for the future warehouse and the costs of designing and building this warehouse as well as the human and equipment resources, utilities and materials necessary for the implementation of the planned processes.
Project results
As part of the project, KMC-Services experts carried out a comprehensive analysis, as a result of which the Animex Foods management received a study containing the results of the analysis, estimated costs of future investment and processes, as well as a comprehensive comparison of 2 variants, constituting the material for strategic decisions. The project was completed within the set out deadline despite the very short time frame for its implementation.
Consulting – design of a high-bay warehouse
About the Partner
Lajkonik Snacks Sp. z o. o. is a company with over a hundred years of history, recognised as one of the most important manufacturers in Poland, specialising in baked salty snacks. Products such as salted sticks, pretzels and crackers are prepared according to a traditional recipe, without the use of artificial dyes and preservatives, and the Lajkonik Snacks brand is recognised by 96% of Polish consumers. More details can be found at the website.
Challenge
Due to the dynamic development of the company, it was necessary to build new warehouse space. In order to design it in an optimal way, adapted to logistics processes guaranteeing the highest efficiency of logistics operations, Lajkonik Snacks Sp. z o.o. asked KMC-Services to develop a functional concept proposal for the design of a new high-bay warehouse.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC Services
In the first stage of the project, a logistics audit was carried out in order to define in detail the objectives, expected effects and planned future logistics processes. The analysis put particular emphasis on the specificity and scale of the planned production and the resulting storage needs of Lajkonik Snacks. One huge challenge and the greatest difficulty involved was the very short time available for project implementation. Due to time pressure at the stage of analysis and at the stage of developing solutions, workshops were carried out in which dedicated employees of both companies participated. The exchange of experiences and the practical knowledge acquired in this way made it possible to prepare a warehouse concept closely tailored to the Client’s needs together with KMC-Services.
Project results
A functional design was prepared for the selected warehouse concept, taking into account the main logistics processes of Lajkonik Snacks. All the most important unit operations have been mapped out and broken down into basic stages with the assumed implementation time. Based on this information, KMC-Services experts presented the proposed layout of zones in the warehouse, proposed a rack infrastructure and types of forklifts suitable for these processes, including the human resources necessary for the implementation of specific processes. The solution developed by KMC-Services is so versatile that it allows for the introduction of modifications along with the Client’s changing needs. This solution provides significant added value.
Warehousing services - outsourcing of value-added processes
About the Partner
Royal Canin is a renowned global manufacturer of specialised dog and cat food. The company was founded in France in 1968 by a veterinarian, Jean Cathary. Today, Royal Canin is a global company, known as the brand of the most carefully developed foods, which are proposed as part of varied diet designed by scientists for individual animal breeds, taking into account their age and health condition. Royal Canin is a manufacturer that works closely with the world of science, veterinarians and pet owners, putting animal welfare before all other considerations.
Challenge
Royal Canin’s factory in Niepołomice decided to expand its warehouse space based on the warehouse of an external operator. The reason for this was the dynamic increase in feed production resulting from the growing market demand, as a result of which the company decided to invest in the development of production capacities while entrusting the servicing of growing inventories to an external logistics operator
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
Royal Canin entrusted the handling of a part of its warehouse inventory to KMC-Services. Initially, the service only included the finished product. In the following years, the handling of raw materials and packaging was also entrusted to KMC-Services. As part of the cooperation, KMC-Services ensured full compliance of storage standards with Royal Canin’s restrictive requirements, under which, among others, disinfection locks were created in the warehouse. One special element of the provided service is the collection of laboratory samples and the warehouse is also regularly audited by Royal Canin and a number of the company’s international suppliers, as well as by the National Veterinary Inspection. Both the warehouse and the services pass these inspections and audits with excellent results.
Project results
During the 9 years of cooperation, there was an increase not only in the number of serviced areas but also in the scale, which increased 40-fold in this period.
Transport – FTL, LTL and groupage deliveries throughout Europe
About the Partner
The Global Rigid Division represents a part of the Coveris company specialising in the production of rigid thin-walled plastic packaging. The company manages 21 factories in 14 countries in Europe and the United States and is a leading packaging manufacturer in Central and Eastern Europe.
Challenge
The market of fast-moving goods, for which Coveris sp. z o.o. supplies packaging products, consists of thousands of recipients and locations in Europe, and is characterised by high variability of orders and emphasis on uncompromising delivery times and quality of supplies. By entrusting transport services to an external logistics operator, the company wanted to optimise process indicators and build a flexible, reliable delivery system that guaranteed business growth and customer satisfaction.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
Coveris sp. z o.o. bases the handling of its transports on services provided by KMC-Services. As part of the partnership, KMC-Services was entrusted with handling deliveries to many points in Europe, including the locations of Coveris Group’s strategic clients. FTL, LTL and groupage deliveries are carried out, where great emphasis is placed on flexibility in the approach to changes in dates and locations. The level of service provided is subject to constant verification, and each year ends with an annual assessment.
Project results
Annual evaluation carried out in the first 3 years of the project, taking into account:
- quality of transport services – including quality complaints
- timeliness of deliveries
- price levels
- communication
- flexibility
was concluded with an A grade (i.e. very good, on a 4-point scale).
Transport – comprehensive transport services
About the Partner
MIESZKO is a well-known and valued Polish brand drawing on over 100 years of traditions in the confectionery industry. It specialises in the production of chocolate pralines and caramels. The most popular products are: Cherrissimo, Amoretta, Magnifique, Chocoladorro chocolate boxes, tasty Michaszki candies, or Zozole, which are especially beloved by children. The sweets are produced in Racibórz, where MIESZKO’s factories are located, but the products’ popularity is not limited to Poland alone. They are present on all continents in more than 60 countries.
Challenge
Mieszko sp. z o.o. decided to entrust transport services to a new external logistics operator. This was the result of the manufacturer’s ambitious plans for international expansion, as well as the unsatisfactory offer available from existing providers of such services. he requirements that the new operator had to meet included one hundred percent timeliness, guarantee of full safety of the goods, the possibility of making deliveries to many countries, as well as great flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to the client’s needs. These conditions were specified in response to the high volatility and dynamics of the FMCG industry.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
Mieszko sp. z o.o. entrusted KMC-Services with the comprehensive handling of transport services. The coopertion covers:
- Deliveries to retail chains throughout Europe, mainly to England, Spain, the Czech Republic and Romania
- FTL and LTL transports
KMC-Services acts as a forwarder, but also as an advisor. As part of this function, an optimal way of packaging for non-standard shipments has been developed.
Project results
- Timeliness: 98.9%
- Complaint rate – 0%
- Many years of cooperation and the Client’s trust
Transport - organisation of non-standard deliveries to end customers
About the Partner
One of the world’s leading manufacturers of storage systems. The Group has 11 production centres located on 3 continents. The Polish production centre of MECALUX was established in 2000 in Gliwice as one of the group’s most advanced plants producing traditional racks. The company’s total production area is 53,500 m² and its capacity reaches 700 tons of finished products per day.
Challenge
Goods such as storage racks are large in size, and therefore difficult to handle. They require a special fleet and an experienced logistics operator. Long-lasting process of loading onto transport units in combination with high customer requirements for timely deliveries mean that it is absolutely necessary for transport vehicles to be provided on time. At the same time, due to the high variability of delivery locations, the operator has to exhibit high knowledge of the industry and its specifics, and exceptional flexibility in order to ensure smooth adaptation to changing requirements.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
Mecalux decided to entrust the handling of transport services to KMC-Services. KMC-Services quickly learned about the specifics of the industry and got to know the full spectrum of Mecalux’s needs. As a result a comprehensive transport service for Mecalux was developed, which includes:
- domestic and international transport
- handling of FTL and LTL shipments
- Implementation of deliveries under contracts of strategic importance for the Mecalux Group – including the construction of a new Amazon centre in the Upper Silesia region
Project results
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Number of transports completed: over 20,000 during 18 years of cooperation
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Widely distributed referrals/recommendations to Group customers
Storage
About the Partner
Tal-Serwis is a company operating on the market for 24 years, belonging to an import and trade group, which is the owner of Energy Cell, Energy Light and other brands. The company specialises in the trade in batteries and LED-type bulbs, focused on energy efficiency and environmental friendliness.
Challenge
Tal-Serwis sp. z o.o. decided to entrust warehouse service to an external logistics operator. This was due to the dynamic development of the company’s business activity and the desire to focus on its core business, i.e. import and wholesale of the offered products.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
Cooperation between Tal-Service and KMC-Services began with individual orders, and over time the scope of cooperation began to dynamically expand The services provided by KMC-Services include manual unloading of containers arriving by sea, segregation by type of goods, palletising, and then storage. Releases from the warehouse concern unit packaging – cartons. In the course of cooperation, KMC-Services developed solutions that helped Tal-Serwis to identify the source of damage to goods, and to avoid the costs of purchasing defective goods. Thanks to the developed and effectively applied procedures, the problem was solved and never reappeared.
Project results
The positive results of cooperation were reflected in its dynamic growth, following the growing scale of Tal-Serwis’ business activity and the company’s growing trust and willingness to entrust KMC-Services with an ever-larger scale of services. One additional benefit for Tal-Serwis is the reduction of costs due to the resolution of the damaged goods problem by KMC-Services.
Consultancy – Optimisation of warehouse processes
About the Partner
Silgan White Cap is a global manufacturer of metal and plastic packaging supplied to many well-known global brands, among others, in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics industries. The company’s headquarters are located in the United States, and its factories are found in strategic points around the world, including in Poland, in Niepołomice near Kraków, where various types of lids for packaging are produced.
Challenge
The management of the Silgan White Cap factory was dissatisfied with the degree of use and development of its own warehouse, which operated at the factory. It was expected that this warehouse could be used in a much more effective way, providing additional space for the development of the company’s production alongside other tangible benefits.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
Silgan White Cap Polska asked KMC-Services to analyse the situation and then to prepare proposals for solutions in the field of reorganisation and optimisation of the functioning warehouse. The aim of the consultancy project was to prepare the concept of development and rearrangement of the warehouse at the production site in such a way that the building area would be used in a more effective way and could accommodate as many carriers with the goods as possible. KMC-Services was also asked to select the appropriate storage infrastructure and to prepare the concept of material flows through the warehouse, as well as to adapt the facility for storing barrels with varnishes.
Project results
As part of the project, three different concepts of development and use of the existing warehouse space were created. Technical descriptions of the proposed variants together with drawings were prepared. In addition, each of the concepts included an individually designed and adapted system of material flows through the warehouse, as well as the equipment of the warehouse and its vicinity with appropriate infrastructure.
Alstom Power Lithuania
About the Partner
Alstom is a world leader in the provision of integrated transport systems and energy infrastructure. Headquartered in France, the company is present in 60 countries where it develops and delivers systems, equipment and services for the transport sector. Alstom’s offer includes a complete range of solutions – from high-speed trains – such as Pendolino – to metro cars, trams and e-buses, services, signalling systems, infrastructure and more. Alstom Power is a provider of solutions in the field of electricity supply. As part of this activity, it builds power plants supplying electricity not only for the transport industry.
Challenge
The management of the power plant in Elektrėnai in Lithuania decided that t was necessary to modernise the power plant in order to prepare it to take over the production of all electricity needed to supply Lithuania starting from 2010. The project of expansion and modernisation of the power plant was entrusted to Alstom Power Sweden AB. As part of the project, the contractor decided to entrust to external specialists the development of a concept for the operation of the new power plant as well as new processes that were to take place in the plant.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
KMC-Services was entrusted with the development of two consulting projects:
- The concept of a future warehouse along with its location in Lithuania, type and scale.
- The method of organisation of the warehouse with particular emphasis on solutions for an effective system of collection and release of steel elements delivered to the power plant by external suppliers. The amount of steel whose effective turnover was to be the subject of study exceeded 5,000 tons.
The objective of the projects was to create guidelines for the construction of an optimal warehouse and to organise an area that has thus far functioned inefficiently, including a detailed analysis of the situation, designing new processes, creating a system of full security of material flow and reducing shortages, creating a system to account for the efficiency of processes.
Project results
As part of the projects, KMC-Services experts developed and provided detailed solutions for the development, implementation and control of the implementation of the logistics strategy for the following areas:
- location, type and scale of the warehouse,
- organisation of the warehouse and its equipment in racks, specialised trolleys, etc.,
- registration of acceptances and releases,
- handling of orders,
- circulation of documents and information,
- the necessary procedures and documents,
- recruitment of management staff for the warehouse
- IT systems necessary for handling of processes.
Amerplast
About the Partner
Amerplast is one of the largest producers of plastic packaging in Europe, including plastic bags for the food industry and hygiene materials. Its products include innovative foil bags made of fully recycled plastic. The company has been operating on the market since 1952, exports its products to 25 countries and has production plants in Finland, Sweden, Russia and Poland.
Challenge
Due to the specificity of the industries for which Amerplast provides its packaging products, the requirements for transport services are extremely strict. Given the fact that one of the key recipients of packaging produced by Amerplast are bakeries, very short delivery times are required, while the scale of delivered goods changes dynamically. Orders are often placed late in the afternoon and need to be executed on the next day. In a number of cases, “just in time” deliveries are also required.
Scope of the task entrusted to KMC-Services
Amerplast entrusted KMC-Services with the provision of transport services.
This service includes:
- International transport
- FTL and LTL freight shipping
- wide range of required vehicles
- very short delivery times – just in time deliveries
- high variability of supply volumes
- full flexibility in the implementation of transports – including those ordered in the express mode
