Supply Chain
An optimized supply chain will reduce costs and inventory levels. Higher product delivery service levels to each location will result in better in stocks and higher customer service levels.
Zonta Advisors will help your business with logistics services starting from green field to fully functioning distribution centers. Our advice will help you move product from the supplier through the distribution centers to the final destination. We match your logistics requirements to your business scope.
Our scope of service includes the following:
- Identify suitable land if a distribution center is required
- Confirm scope of services; Fresh Food, Dry Grocery, Non-Food, hard goods and fashion
- Will you serve only your stores or partner with another retailer to reduce cost?
- Planning and Forecasting; Match logistics plans to company expansion plans.
- Choice of logistics management system and integration of same with merchandising systems.
- Product sourcing; direct to store or via DC based on profitability
- Acceptable merchandise receiving facilities at stores. Managed delivery times
- Strong execution across all logistics functions
Zonta Advisors
Proper negotiations with suppliers can reduce logistics costs or even turn logistics into a profit center for your business. Zonta Advisors will work with your team to develop a strong, service-oriented, profitable logistics plan.