Shared user services

Supply chain requirements are changing. Organisations increasingly want total flexibility in their logistics solutions; cost-effective long-term storage and transport coupled with the ability to react quickly to changes in consumer demand, whether that be short, medium or long term.

Wincanton offers organisations flexibility in their logistics solutions through delivering collaborative services across all aspects of the supply chain. Whether it's flexible, pay-as-you-go warehousing space, shared transport to reduce empty capacity or a co-packing facility, Wincanton's breadth of experience makes us the ideal shared user partner for all businesses, small, medium and large.

With 400 locations across Europe and a comprehensive transport network our shared user service offering includes:

• Bonded, general merchandise and multi-temperature solutions
• Co-packing and promotional event support
• Stock management, visibility and IT support
• Integrated shared user transport covering primary, secondary and home delivery
• Complementary value added services including International freight, container handling, recycling and records management

Storage

By providing a network of established shared-user service centres across both the UK and Europe, Wincanton can immediately locate the most suitable facility to suit immediate, medium and long-term needs.

In addition to these shared facilities, Wincanton has over 400 locations across Europe which, due to fluctuations in the market, often have available space. By utilising this market-leading infrastructure, Wincanton is able to deliver an unrivalled level of tailor-made storage solutions and achieve efficiencies driven from sharing resources.

Transport

Wincanton's shared user transport network connects our service centres with our customers' supply chains, whether this be collecting from ports or suppliers, delivering to or collecting from stores. The size and scale of our UK-wide network enables us to identify opportunities for improved efficiency. By analysing all delivery profiles we can quickly and simply match customer requirements and deliver mutual value.

It's a totally flexible and fully scaleable service, whenever the need arises and whatever the size of the job. In addition to cost savings, utilising this solution reduces the environmental impact of logistics through lower carbon emissions and eased road congestion.

Co-packing & reworking

With the explosion of special offers and shelf-ready packaging, Manufacturers are increasingly requiring packing services as part of their logistics solution. Wincanton can provide shared co-packing services, enabling many customers to all take advantage of a single facility hence reducing cost and up-front investment. Through central coordination of all our customers' requirements we can implement a schedule that delivers to everyone's needs through the optimal utilisation of a shared resource.

We have a number of HMRC approved sites to manage all the customs and excise requirements associated with duty-suspended goods. We are REDS approved to facilitate customer direct deliveries of duty-suspended alcohol within the EU and our IT systems enable us to fully manage our customers' product and duty liabilities, providing full deferment of all duties up until the point of sale.

With a compliance record which is second to none, a growing number of blue-chip companies are utilising Wincanton's expertise in this arena.

We ensure that our staff are all trained on the correct handling of goods throughout their time with us. From the careful handling of fragile goods such as spirits bottles, to the sterile handling of health products, we will handle your items will all the attention they require.

For more information about Wincanton's shared user services please email enquiries@wincanton.co.uk

Read more about Wincanton's other, complementary services:

Recycling

International inbound management

Container handling

Operating from its 500,000 sq ft shared user service centre in Greenford, West London, Wincanton manages the supply chain for one of the UK's largest retailers of organic and natural skincare and herbal remedies - Neal's Yard Remedies.

"As part of our expansion we recognised that an efficient and well-managed supply chain solution is integral to our success. Wincanton impressed us with their innovative approach and their understanding of our environmental goals." Neal's Yard Remedies

"Neal's Yard Remedies has a really innovative approach to retailing and we have enjoyed rising to the challenges it has presented us with. A dedicated service solution combined with shared resources highlights how Wincanton can successfully meet the requirements of today's environmentally and cost-conscious retailer." Wincanton