CHARLES TYRWHITT
They came up with a really simple , robust design – not automation for automation ’ s sake . These are really sensibly designed , well-engineered solutions and they absolutely meet our needs ,” states Lemon .
The Knapp-designed conveyor systems have also improved efficiency within the operations at CT . “ Our dispatch department four years ago had no mechanisation ,” Lemon to its valued customers . “ Seko has been our freight forwarding partner for a number of years ,” explains Lemon . “ They were recently awarded the contract to run our third party US distribution centre giving them responsibility for the management of our retail stock holding and replenishment into our US stores . Seko are a company who will adapt and modify what they do to best
“ In a typical non-peak day we sort 7,500 orders and that used to take seven or eight people . Now it ’ s just two , which shows the benefit that you can accrue by just getting the design right ”
Pete Lemon , Director of Distribution
continues . “ In a typical non-peak day we sort 7,500 orders and that used to take seven or eight people . Now it ’ s just two , which shows the benefit that you can accrue by just getting the design right .”
It ’ s not just in CT ’ s distribution warehouse that the company has entered partnerships to become more efficient and deliver a better service suit the needs of Charles Tyrwhitt . “ Another key partner is OCS Worldwide , a parcel consolidator shipping goods all over the world . We ’ ve known and worked with them for many years . This relationship is mutually beneficial as OCS has grown with us , taken on other clients on the back of our business and so the services , costs and value for all of us
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