SUPPLY CHAIN
Distribution Development , is adamant that this strategy will continue to reap rewards moving forward .
“ My role is to look at what we do today and determine how to do it more efficiently along with predicting what the business will require of us in three and five years ’ time and deciding what we need to put in place now to make sure we are in a position to be able to deliver that ,” he said .
“ In the future , I would like to report that the things we ’ ve mapped out on our current five year plan have been delivered and were the appropriate actions to support the needs of both our customers and our businesses .”
Easy Supply of Product Travis Perkins plc ’ s supply chain strategy is focused around the motto ‘ Easy Supply of Product ’ ( ESP ) and designed to improve both customer experience and the Group ’ s branch and service network . The Group is keenly aware of how important it is for tradesmen to get the products they want , when they want them , but recognises that this can be difficult to achieve across its fragmented market and multiple businesses . Travis Perkins plc showcases some of the most renowned players in the UK ’ s building merchant and retail industry , including the likes of City Plumbing Supplies ( CPS ), Plumbing Trade Supplies ( PTS ), Keyline Building Materials , CCF , Solfex
Key Personnel
Steve Smart
Director of Distribution Development
Steve has been Director of Distribution Development at Travis Perkins plc since 2012 and is responsible for the development and implementation of the Group Distribution Five Year Strategy . He first joined Travis Perkins plc in 2010 , bringing his 20 + years of experience in supply chain management and logistics to the role of Interim Logistics Development Manager . Previously , Steve worked as a consultant supporting Spicers and Proteus PM Ltd having previously held senior positions at MFI , where he managed the Logistic operations , integrating key distribution operations without any detrimental impact on service , operation or HR performances . In his spare time , Steve enjoys playing golf , spending time with his family and working on his own DIY projects .
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