Dachser DIY-Logistics at the spoga+gafa 2013: Stand 6.1, Hall D001
At spoga+gafa (September 8-10, 2013) Cologne this year welcomes “the whole world of the garden“. A very special green thumb – one for logistics in fact – is a feature of Dachser (Stand 6.1, Hall D001), given that the network of the international logistics supplier last year, with the inclusion of Spain, Argentina, Peru, Vietnam and Turkey has now grown to 41 countries.
In its completely integrated logistics network, Dachser transports goods by air and sea, stores them temporarily along the way when necessary, distributes them over its European land transport network by truck to construction and garden supply markets and even puts them on the shelves. Merchandise is flowing continuously and as needed from suppliers to points-of-sale and, when necessary, back again, so that all products are available at all times and in sufficient supply at the market. Dachser customers on the supplier and trade side can – at least in terms of logistics – lean back comfortably in their garden chairs and call up current shipping information on line or using a smartphone app.
Solutions for end-customer delivery
Starting with Germany, this DIY supply pipeline is now being expanded to include solutions for delivery to the end-customer, because the garden market industry is also part of the current trend for multi-channel sales structures. Trade expands stationary sales floor space with mail-order offerings and E-commerce-platforms, in order to react to the changed consumption behavior of customers and create new growth potential. “End-customer delivery of relatively large and heavy goods is however also an enormous logistical challenge, especially if additional services, such as two-man handling or assembly are needed,” explains Ralf Meistes, Dachser DIY-Logistics Manager. “It’s good when you can turn to trusted partners and structures for such service.”
With its export expertise and the service components of the DIY supply pipeline – from procurement and distribution through warehousing, value added services and merchandising all the way to end-customer delivery– Dachser acts as growth accelerator for innovative DIY customers. “In this area we can make full use of our green thumb for logistics,” says Ralf Meistes with a grin. In his central Dachser DIY logistics team he bundles industry experience and speaks the customers’ language. This is includes all major European markets, because the European DIY project managers contribute their local expertise.
Dachser DIY Logistics daily delivers to all 18,000 construction and garden markets in Europe within set time windows. The SynLOG bundling concept reduces ramp contacts. Quality control in the far east completes the concept from audit to certification. Dachser DIY-Logistics works closely with the BHB industry association, the Haus & Garten manufacturing association, Garden industrial association (IVG), Global Home Improvement Network (GHIN) and GreenNet.
About Dachser:
In 2012, Dachser, a leading logistics provider with global operations, generated total revenue of EUR 4.41 billion and handled 49.8 million shipments weighing a total of 37.46 million tons. As of December 31, 2012, Dachser’s staff comprised 21,650 employees at 347 profit centers worldwide.
