The advantages of outsourcing a company's logistics functions — operational and service requirements from warehousing, fulfilment and inventory management, to components distribution & assembly — are conclusive. A quick overview of how you can get improvements from using a specialist logistics partner. Better margins, flexibility, visibility & tracking. Find out more at: https://www.acornic.co.uk

1. VMI / 3PL / 5PL
SUPPLY CHAIN SERVICES

2. The advantages of outsourcing a company's
logistics functions — operational and service
requirements from warehousing, fulfilment and
inventory management, to components distribution
& assembly — is conclusive.
A supply chain specialist

3. E2open research brief: Outsourcing manufacturing: a 20/20 view
Improvements from a
specialist logistics partner
Better margins, flexibility.
Need for visibility & tracking.

4. Service overview
Key services
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
3PL / 5PL
Kitting & Sub-assembly
Components supply
MRO/PPE vending
Supply chain services
Warehouse consultancy
Inventory management
Sales & Operational Planning
Kanban systems
Supply chain technologies
Planning services
Inventory analysis & planning
Systems requirements/resourcing
Outsourcing & tender management
MRP & ERP
Process design & strategy

5. Integrated services
Vendor Managed Inventory
Streamlined inventory management and
order fulfillment, better replenishment and
demand planning with VMI and Kanban
bin systems.
5PL
Aggregates and builds on 3PL to oversee
all supply partners, and obtaining
efficiencies by developing and overseeing
a client’s full supply chain as a true
collaborative partner.
3PL
A Third Party Logistics solution
bundles procurement, transportation
and distribution functions into an
integrated solution for planning,
coordinating, and delivering inventory.
Customise your depth of
integration and level of
outsourcing

6. VMI
Macro benefits
— Better planning.
— Increased customer service.
— Just-in-time (JIT) inventory.
— Advanced forecasting.
— Reduction in sales costs.
— Realtime inventory snapshots.
Efficient ordering, reduced
inventory and logistics
processing costs
Advantages
— Improved overall service level.
— Eliminate stock-outs.
— Improved product ordering process.
— Eliminate line-downs.
— Decreased administration time.
— Better stock visibility.
— Higher inventory control.
Controlling inventory is a challenging
task, requiring technical expertise and
precise stock management. Acorn
undergoes a bespoke process, analysis
and install for each client.

7. 3PL
Specialist planning,
coordination and delivery of
your component supply
Main benefits
— Take advantage of professional
supply chain experience.
— Leverage our extensive procurement
network and resources.
— Develop a stronger logistics capacity
by employing a specialist partner.
— Customised service created as a
bespoke fit for your supply chain.
— Maximise your order flexibility and
inventory control.
— Optimised, fully staffed, modern
warehousing.
— Fully certified to the highest ISO
quality standards.
Acorn’s solutions create a lean
inventory and a more robust and
resilient supply chain through demand
planning, vendor management and
procurement. 3PL adds additional
supply chain value to your business.

8. 5PL
Partnering to collaborate on,
and optimise your full supply
chain network
Key advantages
— Full utilisation of resourcing
advantages.
— State-of-the-art supply chain
implementation.
— Increased agility in manufacturing
process.
— Seamless inventory and production
operations.
— Greater cost savings through
consolidation and coordination of
supplier network.
— Better carbon and energy savings.
— Integrated management of resources,
capabilities & technologies delivers
competitive advantage.
Acorn work hand-in-hand with you to
develop and implement a full supply
chain solution for your manufacturing
needs. We act as a central point to
manage and maximise value in all your
supplier needs.

9. Acorn create bespoke supply chain solutions
uniquely tailored to each client’s requirements.
We offer open and transparent servicing with high
standards in sustainable and ethical business practice.
Our process

10. Consult on requirements 1
Define best service level
VMI, 3PL, 5PL
3PLConfigure the solution
VMI: parts to purchase
3PL: items to store & manage
Define 3PL
How stock feeds back into production.
Offer line side delivery, kitting & sub-assembly
Scope of bundled services (Storage, shipping, handling, booking goods)
EDI and remote access to integrate systems (control, booking, picking, packing & delivery)
Warehouse space
Client has allocated location separate
to other stock
VMI
Replenishment requirements (eg. 1 or 2 bin systems)
Management, location and scanning of kanban bin systems
Define VMI
Full bespoke solution
Planned & presented for implementation
Delivery requirements
Trigger amounts & frequency2
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5
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7
4

11. Acorn is a family-run
firm with over 40 years
experience in supply
chain solutions
Our Service Values

12. Procurement
Specialising in OEM direct line
feed delivery, with high quality,
best value components
Enhanced C-parts procurement and
management using a specialist
supplier with comprehensive catalogue
and warehouse range availability
150+ product ranges
Access Hardware
Wire & Cable
Crimps & Terminals
Pneumatic & hydraulic fittings and
adaptors
Tubing
Adhesives/Sealants/Tapes/Lubricants
Electrical supplies
Thread Protection

13. Industrial components
Sourcing from 30,000+ parts
PPE & MRO tools
All leading brands & manufacturers
Fasteners
50+ BS & 100+ DIN standards
Precision machining
Tolerances up to +/- 0.003 gram

14. International Standards
ISO Quality Assured

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