Logistics & Transport
Consolidation of Shipments to Reduce Transport
- Our SAP logistics system is optimized to consolidate shipments to customer locations wherever possible
Reducing Frequency of Shipments to Customers Avoids Transport
- In agreement with our customers we are proposing to change from 24h deliveries to 2-3 times a week
Green-Box Concept
- We are using so-called green-boxes that can be used instead of packaging materials
- These boxes are returned to VWR International after delivery of the products
- This service is not available in all countries
Using Crush Paper and "Loose Fill" Packing Instead of Chips
- Our packing process has been changed to avoid the usage of packing chips
- We get rolls of paper and have machines which crush the paper in sizes we need
VWR International Transport Fleet is Outsourced
- We do not have an internal transport fleet
- Using transport capacities of external partners avoids driving to customers with almost empty trucks
VWR International Travel Policy Avoids Travelling Whenever Possible
- Using online conferences via "WebEx™" in combination with telephone conferences helped to drastically reduce the amount of travelling