Logistics Engineering
Let us help you to create value in your supply chain and turn it into a competitive tool.

Our team of experienced logistics engineers will help you identify the key elements that hold potential for improvements and implement cost savings initiatives to improve your supply chain performance.

Where is the right location for your new production site?

We work on a wide range of subjects: from designing a distribution network to improving your warehouse productivity. Our particular emphasis is to create prime solutions at competitive rates that sustainability.


A fundamental process in support of continuous improvement is logistics procurement.
Leveraging our buying power we offer an end to end procurement service from bid process management and cost evaluation, to carrier selection and management.

Make your logistics our challenge - we will generate prime solutions surpassing your expectations.

Logistics Engineering - At a Glance:
  • Transport Network Design
  • Location Studies for Production-/Distribution Sites
  • Freight Procurement Services
  • Tender Management
  • Warehouse Productivity Improvement
  • Packaging Review & Optimization
  • Online Project Management Suite
Freight Invoice Audit
Our Freight Invoice Audit & Payment services ensure that only the logistic services used and volumes shipped are paid for. It eliminates overcharges and prevents duplicate payments.

Every logistics service invoice is checked for accuracy, unauthorized charges or discrepancies are resolved with the Service Provider directly.

Naturally, our FIA services comprise additional features like accrual reporting and account coding.

Our Online reporting suite provides full transparency of freight cost and allows our customers to access Freight Invoices and related documentation online.

As accurate information is critical to any business process improvement we use the data captured during the FIA process as basis for visualization and continuous supply chain optimization.

Our modular service structure enables us to customize the right FIA solution for your requirements.

Freight Invoice Audit - At a Glance:
  • Audit of all carrier invoices of all modes against agreed rates
  • Query resolution with service providers
  • Cost Allocation to General Ledger account
  • Accrual processing and reporting
  • Multiple Currency / Tax accounting
  • Online Suite
    • Clearing house for invoices that require intervention by Carrier / Customer
    • Tariff database
    • Access to all invoices & associated transportation documents online as pdf documents
    • Individual reports & KPI's & executive dashboard
  • Interfaces to various ERP systems to avoid manual keying at Customer location
  • Audit of additional logistics related cost factors (warehousing, pool packaging etc.)
 
Transport Planning & Operation
Supply Chain Factory is a non-asset, neutral logistics provider with no network restrictions.

As experts in moving freight we concentrate on customer benefits from a one-off shipment to a centralized solution for planning and operation of all transportation requirements.

We work as an extension of your logistic department. Our focus is to select the best value carrier to meet our customer's requirements.
Our efforts are backed by leading edge IT systems: Sirius - our web-based TM system - is a single platform that provides visibility for internal and external parties. Existing interfaces with our Customer's ERP systems facilitate system integration to reduce cycle times.

Transport Planning & Operation - At a Glance:
  • Planning and Operation of Day to Day Transport Requirements
    • Road / Ocean / Air
  • Shipment Booking & Cost Reporting on Part Level
  • Carrier Management
  • Web-based Management and Reporting
  • Full Online Visibility of Shipment Status
  • System Interfaces to various ERP-Systems
  • Back-up Plan Development
Premium Freight Management
Our experience and dedication enable us to deliver a solution for almost any time critical logistical challenge.

Worldwide expedite shipments we personally take over and carry through from start to finish. Whether you require a dedicated vehicle or an On Board Courier: based on your requirements we will find the right mode and cost effective solution.

We understand that fast and direct communication with Customers and Carriers is a crucial factor that makes the difference and can safeguard on time delivery. Our multilingual team will ensure that language is no barrier.

Our Team of transportation experts is available 24/7/365 to identify and resolve any potential problems that may arise.

Premium Freight Management – At a Glance:
  • Single Point Of Contact For Worldwide Time Critical Requirements
    • Dedicated Vehicle
    • Express Air
    • Air Charter
    • Onboard Courier
  • 24 / 7 / 365 Availability
  • Multilingual Team
  • Online Visibility Of Every Shipment
  • Incident Recovery Management
  • Root Cause Analysis