Manufacturers can only connect with end consumers if transport, warehousing and distribution centres operate seamlessly. Well-designed logistics operations not only reduce costs but also enhance service levels, flexibility and resilience. At PwC, our team specialises in helping organisations optimise their transport, inventory and warehousing strategies to align with their customer service goals. We conduct thorough benchmarking against key competitors and industries, allowing us to develop tailored solutions that operationalise the distribution network for maximum efficiency.
In response to new and upcoming ESG regulations, our experts are equipped to prepare your logistics function to meet client requirements while enhancing service flexibility and reducing exposure risks. By integrating sustainability principles into logistics operations, we help organisations future-proof their supply chains while driving value and competitive advantage.
Here’s how we can help
PwC’s Logistics Optimisation service is designed to enhance efficiency and maximise value across your supply chain infrastructure. Following a multidisciplinary approach we blend strategic insights with cutting-edge technology and industry-specific expertise to deliver tailored solutions.
Our team works collaboratively with clients to analyse existing network structures, identify inefficiencies and develop optimised logistics strategies. Drawing on our extensive network of specialists, including experts in operations, technology and regulatory compliance, we provide holistic solutions that drive tangible results.
From streamlining distribution channels to optimising transportation routes, we employ a data-driven approach to enhance agility, reduce costs and improve overall performance. By partnering with our Supply Chain & Operations team, clients gain access to a comprehensive suite of services aimed at transforming their logistics networks into strategic assets capable of meeting evolving market demands and geopolitical change.
Our capabilities
Logistics Network Design
Enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of your logistics operations with our network design studies. We analyse your current supply chain infrastructure and strategise optimum configurations to minimise costs, reduce lead times and maximise overall performance.
Warehouse Management
Streamline and optimise your warehousing processes with our services. We employ advanced systems and methodologies to ensure that your warehouse operates at peak efficiency. Our tailored solutions help you minimise storage costs, reduce errors and enhance overall productivity.
Transport Management
Develop a transportation strategy that ensures excellent service while optimising cost-efficiency. We provide end-to-end solutions that optimise routes, reduce transit times and minimise transportation costs. Our data-driven approach leverages real-time information, enhancing visibility and control over your transportation network.
Reverse Logistics
Efficiently manage product returns, recycling and refurbishing processes to extract maximum value from the reverse supply chain. We design comprehensive solutions to minimise the environmental impact of returns, reduce costs associated with reverse logistics and enhance customer satisfaction.
Success stories
We offer clients across industries a suite of supply network and distribution services. With our deep industry knowledge we can help you bring the right product to the right place within the right timelines. We have a practical track record in bringing value to clients with use cases such as the following:
Client challenge: medical equipment industry
Our client in the medical equipment industry faced increasing operating costs, driven by post-COVID supply chain challenges and shortages, fast outpacing its growth across global revenue. They had made significant internal investments in its logistics capability, but these installations could no longer meet cost targets or client service level requirements. They also desperately needed to reduce the risk stemming from a concentration of operations with a single point of failure. Together we sought to optimise the client’s warehousing and distribution network and investigated potential strategic outsourcing opportunities.
PwC’s approach and solution
The first step was to identify target operating model requirements to get buy-in throughout the organisation. We then identified potential outcome scenarios, selecting on the basis of best fit given a target return on investment. With network expansion in mind, we located areas for potential additional site set-ups. Then we developed detailed descriptions of critical processes and made a request for proposal with strategic potential third-party logistics (3PL) partners. We selected the future outsourcing partners for a new warehousing and transportation set-up across EMEA, and subsequently built a detailed integration and cutover roadmap for a seamless implementation.
Logistics network design
Transport Management
Client challenge: M&A medical equipment company
Our client was looking to acquire a medical equipment company to merge and integrate with its own operational capabilities. The target company had been operating with global manufacturing, distribution, service and call centre networks, as well as a network of customers and patients around the world, overlapping with some of the buyer’s footprint. However, only a portion of the target company’s network were conveying to the new entity, and only a percentage of the organisation as well. Given the product regulations, we had to essentially create a new structure that considered the requirements of both entities.
PwC’s approach and solution
As part of our analysis of the situation, we collected available data from the target company, including information on the location, size and set-up of sites. We also examined the timeline for the handover of operations, as well as any transition services agreement, to the buyer. We built new distribution, service & repair and call centre networks combining some of the services on one site when possible.
To bring the set-up to life we identified potential third-party logistics (3PL) partners to bridge gaps in the services provided as necessary. We also outsourced some organisational capabilities to third-party providers until the new entity was able to restructure, hire new operatives and function on its own. Finally, we built a transformation roadmap to guide the team towards the successfully completion of the set-up after the closing of the deal.
Logistics network design
Reverse logistics
Contact us
https://pages.pwc.ch/core-contact-page?form_id=7014L000000IHvFQAW&lang=en&embed=true&lang=en