Consultants in Logistics

Carl Zeiss Appoints New Contractor To Support Future Growth

Carl Zeiss is a German manufacturer of optical systems and optoelectronics with over 35,000 employees, operating in fifty countries and distributes lenses directly and indirectly to the UK retail optical industry.

Davies & Robson were engaged by Carl Zeiss to assist in the identification of suitable suppliers and to manage a contractor selection process, which included:

  • Determination of operational and service requirements
  • Researching of target list of contractors
  • Drafting of an Invitation To Tender document and costing template
  • Specification and assistance in the collation of operational data into a format which was meaningful for third parties
  • Management of the tender process
  • Preparation of financial base case
  • The comparison and evaluation of proposals
  • Drafting of legal agreement
  • Contractor Negotiations

Key contractor requirements included the management of inbound stock, accurate stock control and order picking and the distribution of product to major retailers and independents throughout the UK. 

Following a rigorous selection process, the contractor selected was W & J Linney Ltd, the operation went live on schedule and the project was completed within budget.

 

’Davies & Robson quickly understood what it was we wanted, their pragmatic approach and depth of industry experience proved invaluable when it came to contractor negotiation and contract preparation. Davies & Robson’s management of the outsourcing has enabled us to establish a new partnership with Linney to further support our growth within the UK.”

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