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	3T is ‘a force for good and an agent of change’ says Swantex

3T is ‘a force for good and an agent of change’ says Swantex

Technology Category	Analytics & Modeling - Big Data Analytics Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Consumer Goods Packaging
Applicable Functions	Logistics & Transportation Warehouse & Inventory Management
Use Cases	Fleet Management Predictive Maintenance Supply Chain Visibility
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Prior to working with 3T, Swantex operated their own fleet of vehicles and used 3rd party logistics companies to deliver their products. However, when the time came to look at renewing the fleet, the company decided to consider all the options available to ensure that they were running an efficient, cost-effective transport system. Despite rising transport costs, they were also committed to maintaining the highest levels of customer service. Having evaluated all the different solutions available to them, Swantex took the decision to switch to a fully outsourced solution. Read More
About Customer	Swan Mill Paper Company Limited, established in 1892, employs over 200 people at its two main UK sites. The company manufactures and distributes paper tabletop and disposable tableware, as well as gift packaging, Christmas crackers, and decorations under the Swantex brand name. The head office in Kent houses the tabletop factory as well as the Swantex export hub. The gift wrap and tinsel factory is located in South Wales, and the company also has a subsidiary in Hong Kong. Over a 12-month period, Swan Mill produces over 5 billion napkins, 35 million meters of gift wrap, 5 million meters of tinsel, and delivers over 25 million Christmas crackers. Read More
Solution	3T now manages Swan Mill’s complete outbound transport operation from the Kent site, including regular tenders of transport activity, transport planning to optimize transport cost, overseeing carrier service levels, and administering carrier payments. 3T has also been very successful in identifying opportunities where the company could reduce their costs without impacting customer service. Working with 3T has enabled Swantex to maintain their OTIF service level while making changes to reduce costs and, in many cases, improve the service offered to customers. They have enabled Swantex to become more structured and disciplined in terms of how they plan and organize product picking, collection, and delivery. As a result of 3T’s input, the most influential change has been transforming behaviors within Swantex by challenging the status quo of the transport service delivery. 3T has changed the business for the better by allowing Swantex to focus on what they are good at, with confidence in 3T managing the complete logistics element of the company. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Analytics & Modeling - Big Data Analytics

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Consumer Goods

Packaging

Applicable Functions

Logistics & Transportation

Warehouse & Inventory Management

Use Cases

Fleet Management

Predictive Maintenance

Supply Chain Visibility

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Prior to working with 3T, Swantex operated their own fleet of vehicles and used 3rd party logistics companies to deliver their products. However, when the time came to look at renewing the fleet, the company decided to consider all the options available to ensure that they were running an efficient, cost-effective transport system. Despite rising transport costs, they were also committed to maintaining the highest levels of customer service. Having evaluated all the different solutions available to them, Swantex took the decision to switch to a fully outsourced solution.

About Customer

Swan Mill Paper Company Limited, established in 1892, employs over 200 people at its two main UK sites. The company manufactures and distributes paper tabletop and disposable tableware, as well as gift packaging, Christmas crackers, and decorations under the Swantex brand name. The head office in Kent houses the tabletop factory as well as the Swantex export hub. The gift wrap and tinsel factory is located in South Wales, and the company also has a subsidiary in Hong Kong. Over a 12-month period, Swan Mill produces over 5 billion napkins, 35 million meters of gift wrap, 5 million meters of tinsel, and delivers over 25 million Christmas crackers.

Solution

3T now manages Swan Mill’s complete outbound transport operation from the Kent site, including regular tenders of transport activity, transport planning to optimize transport cost, overseeing carrier service levels, and administering carrier payments. 3T has also been very successful in identifying opportunities where the company could reduce their costs without impacting customer service. Working with 3T has enabled Swantex to maintain their OTIF service level while making changes to reduce costs and, in many cases, improve the service offered to customers. They have enabled Swantex to become more structured and disciplined in terms of how they plan and organize product picking, collection, and delivery. As a result of 3T’s input, the most influential change has been transforming behaviors within Swantex by challenging the status quo of the transport service delivery. 3T has changed the business for the better by allowing Swantex to focus on what they are good at, with confidence in 3T managing the complete logistics element of the company.

Impact #1	3T has enabled Swantex to maintain their OTIF service level while reducing costs.
Impact #2	Swantex has become more structured and disciplined in planning and organizing product picking, collection, and delivery.
Impact #3	3T has transformed behaviors within Swantex by challenging the status quo of transport service delivery.

Impact #1

3T has enabled Swantex to maintain their OTIF service level while reducing costs.

Impact #2

Swantex has become more structured and disciplined in planning and organizing product picking, collection, and delivery.

Impact #3

3T has transformed behaviors within Swantex by challenging the status quo of transport service delivery.

Benefit #1	Over 5 billion napkins produced annually.
Benefit #2	35 million meters of gift wrap produced annually.
Benefit #3	5 million meters of tinsel produced annually.

Benefit #1

Over 5 billion napkins produced annually.

Benefit #2

35 million meters of gift wrap produced annually.

Benefit #3

5 million meters of tinsel produced annually.

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3T is ‘a force for good and an agent of change’ says Swantex

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