Global supply chain consultancy SCALA has overseen a major overhaul of home appliance company Versuni’s logistics, which saw the transition of its UK and Ireland 4PL operations to a new 3PL provider.
Versuni, whose brands include Philips, Saeco and L’OR Barista undertook the transition in order to strengthen its service capabilities, simplify logistics management and improve reliability across B2B, ecommerce, and retail channels.
With no UK-based supply chain team, Versuni recruited SCALA to coordinate the planning, stakeholder engagement and integration with its SAP systems environment.
The new 4PL is based at a shared-user facility in Kettering, where more than 7,000 pallet spaces are reserved for Versuni products.
The facility provides a full range of services, including import receipt and checking, retail order picking, returns and reverse logistics.
Versuni senior warehousing and distribution manager, Bartosz Gruszczynski, said: “The UK and Ireland are strategically important markets for Versuni and our brands. It was vital that this transition improved service levels without compromising operational continuity.
“Through strong collaboration with SCALA and our new 3PL provider, we achieved a seamless handover.
“The result is a more robust, reliable logistics approach that gives us the confidence and capacity to grow in the region.”
Scala executive director Phil Reuben (pictured) added: “This project highlights what can be achieved with clear goals and a collaborative approach to delivery.”
