Manufacturing Today Issue - 223 April 2024 | Page 98

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as the expansion of its facility in Woodville . “ As First Fence continues growing , ensuring efficient stock management has been our key focus . Our unique selling proposition lies in our ability to deliver to customers effectively and exactly when they need it . Yet , we encountered problems with stock distribution between depots , leading to unnecessary vehicle movements and delays in fulfilling orders . To address this , we made the strategic decision to operate a central distribution center last year , which would allow us to maintain significant stock volumes , eliminating the need for transfers in between depots . As a result , we have transitioned to a 24-hour model where we take our orders throughout the day and our depots remain well-stocked to accommodate collections and same-day deliveries . In the evening , after sales operations are finished , we assess what needs to be shipped and transport our
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01709 521100 uksales @ znd . com shipments to depots , ensuring products are readily available for next-day deliveries . The national distribution center provides us with the flexibility to handle specialized product launches effectively . Regarding our Woodville location , we have invested in rolling mills and automated machines to facilitate in-house manufacturing and give ourselves more control over stock availability and pricing . Still , space constraints have prompted us to secure planning permission for a shed extension , which will accommodate additional rolling mills and provide more office space to accommodate our growing team . However , it is important to note that this is just a temporary solution as we aim to find larger premises that can centralize manufacturing , galvanizing , and powder coating processes under one roof . Consolidating these operations will reduce our work-in-progress times and enhance quality control over our galvanizing and powder coating processes ,” he details .
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