Internal logistics is like an engine:
to function, it requires lubrication and care
The development of internal logistics and terminal operations is a broad undertaking, comprising several areas of warehouse management. The goal is to optimize material flows, information flow, and warehouse management in a way that supports the company’s business objectives and improves efficiency, profitability, and customer and employee satisfaction.
Well-managed internal logistics ensures the reliability of the entire supply chain and takes into account the requirements of sustainable development and operational responsibility.
Source: 2024 interview research by Innvolve Oy consulting firm, featuring logistics service decision-makers and clients.
The warehouse may be running, but is it evolving?
Internal logistics processes and the warehouse management systems (WMS) that guide them are often well-maintained by companies. Dark clouds gather when the operating environment suddenly changes or when the planning of operations needs to be developed with internal resources. Do we continue with the old settings, or should someone do something?
You shouldn’t fix what isn’t broken, but only by boldly innovating can you achieve measurable results with chosen metrics, whether they relate to shortening order delivery times through automation, robotics, and digital systems, improving profitability, or reducing the carbon footprint.
For us as a challenger, good enough isn't enough.
URA Group challenges traditional thinking and operating models. We specialize in streamlining warehouse and terminal operations efficiently and with transparent, results-oriented approach. We are a house of doers and believe that problems can always be solved at the floor level in a way that pleases the management as well.
Although every company, warehouse, and terminal is unique, the most effective and productive solutions can be replicated. Shall we take a look together at how your operations can be developed?
What does a company gain from outsourcing internal logistics?
You shouldn’t do everything yourself, even if you have the skills. When basic operations are running smoothly, developing operations in a changing customer environment is experienced as challenging with internal resources. (Customer survey/Innvolve Oy 6/24)
Outsourcing internal logistics to a partner is a big step and, to succeed, requires mutual openness, trust, shared goals, and transparent revenue models.
URA Group has ready-made, refined operating models for taking over warehouse operations, personnel management, and building common work and monitoring models.
Outsourcing pays off, by all metrics
Outsourcing internal logistics and converting it to a performance-based model brings many benefits to the company. In addition to cost savings, operations can be continuously improved in terms of quality, while freeing up internal resources for the company’s core business.
Save on costs
- Personnel costs, equipment maintenance, and warehouse spaces become variable costs tied to the work performed.
- More efficient processes and modern technology lead to better service levels and customer satisfaction.
- Flexible scaling to meet business needs and seasonal variations.
Free up resources
- By outsourcing internal logistics, you can free up resources for your core business.
- Internal logistics personnel do not need to be tied to routine tasks and can be transferred to tasks requiring specialized expertise.
Leverage expertise and technology
- We develop operations by bringing with us industry expertise and best practices, as well as new technologies and innovations.
Outsource risks
- The outsourcing partner is often responsible for the operational risks of internal logistics.
- The performance-based model improves cost predictability.
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