Logistics
Distribution
McCorquodale are at the forefront of carrier management, via key carrier partners. We link into their domestic, European and global networks, providing a total logistics solution through the use of the latest software systems. We are able to key into our Carriers' logistics capability and expertise providing our customers with an unrivalled service in terms of on-time delivery, quality of service and cost.
The world seems to be getting smaller and the demand for speed, security and low cost, drives our distribution thinking. The infrastructure that has been put in place by our Carriers is unrivalled and enables McCorquodale to provide a service covering the despatch of large scale promotional campaigns through to the hand delivery of special items.
Storage
Space is usually the second highest cost to a business. Therefore it is imperative that the capacity of your buildings are maximised to the full.
Companies have more recently recognised that if they need more space it is cheaper to go upwards rather than outwards. The amount of 'physical' storage we have, however, really isn't where we excel the most; it is our 'digital' storage capacity. With the age of digital print comes the ability to print and change products as and when it is needed, thus reducing the amount of 'physical' storage our customers actually need.
Stock Management
The principle of basic stock management is simple - what is it, where is it, and how many? Every logistical action we take in the warehouse (stock coming in, stock being moved and stock going out to fulfil customer orders) is recorded accurately.
We believe the key to making a difference in the supply chain is in the added value. McCorquodale help our clients to make sound decisions based on instant, automatic and accurate notifications when stock arrives, when a minimum stock level is reached, when an item goes beyond its expiry date or is left unsold for a given time, or when a batch is not received at the date and time expected.
Pick & Pack
Improved mail order lead times and online ordering has meant that goods naturally may be delivered next day and in some cases the same day. Consumers actually now take it for granted that the goods bought today will be delivered tomorrow, should they so wish. This would not be possible if it were not for the advances McCorquodale has made in picking and packing technology.