Atex Limited - Logistics & Print Management
Case Study
Providing a comprehensive range of electrical services and commission services to their clients, the Atex team will take any project from the construction drawings right through to final handover and commissioning.
THE CHALLENGE
Atex Limited, a leading provider of electrical equipment and parts, required a reliable third-party logistics (3PL) partner in Ireland to handle national distribution and optimise the production and distribution of its sales catalogues and marketing materials. With these growing demands, Atex turned to Spectrum for a comprehensive solution that included inventory management, distribution, kitting, and print management services. This partnership allowed Atex to streamline its operations, scale its distribution network, and improve the efficiency of its sales and marketing processes.
Atex Limited faced several operational challenges as its business expanded:
- The need for a trusted 3PL provider to manage inventory, storage, and national distribution of its electrical equipment and parts.
- Real-time inventory management and reporting, ensuring Atex had full visibility and control over stock levels.
- Optimising the production and distribution of sales catalogues and marketing materials to enhance customer engagement and support sales.
- A requirement for cost-effective and high-quality print management for their marketing collateral.
Atex needed a partner who could provide a complete solution that would allow the company to focus on its core business while ensuring operational efficiency.
THE SOLUTION
Spectrum provided Atex Limited with a range of services involving third-party logistics (inventory management, storage, fulfilment and distribution), kitting, design and print management services contributing to leveraging the company’s operations.
- Design for Print
- Print Management
- Kitting
- Warehousing
- Distribution
- 3PL and Inventory Management: Spectrum provided end-to-end logistics services, including inventory management, storage, fulfilment, and nationwide distribution. Atex gained real-time access to stock levels and order statuses through Spectrum’s SAP ERP system, allowing the team to manage their inventory more effectively. This system also enabled Atex to track stock movement, replenishments, and fulfilment processes with ease, ensuring streamlined national distribution of their products.
- Real-Time Reports: With Spectrum’s real-time reporting system, Atex could monitor their inventory at any time, enabling better decision-making around stock levels and distribution. This transparency allowed Atex to prevent overstocking or stockouts, optimising inventory flow.
- Kitting and Fulfilment: Spectrum provided Atex with a seamless kitting and fulfilment service, ensuring that electrical parts and equipment were assembled, packed, and distributed to customers efficiently and accurately.
- Design and Print Management: In addition to logistics services, Spectrum supported Atex in the production of their sales catalogues and marketing materials. Spectrum’s design and print management team worked closely with Atex to ensure that all printed materials were high-quality, cost-effective, and aligned with the company’s branding. This included not only the design of marketing collateral but also managing the print procurement process to guarantee the best value for money.
- Nationwide Distribution: Spectrum’s extensive distribution network ensured that Atex’s products and marketing materials reached their destinations across Ireland quickly and reliably, contributing to increased customer satisfaction and enhanced brand visibility.
- Dedicated Customer Service: Atex was assigned a dedicated customer service team from Spectrum, ensuring seamless communication and support. The team worked closely with Atex to address any logistics or print-related issues, ensuring that their operations ran smoothly.
IN THEIR WORDS
THE RESULT
The partnership with Spectrum resulted in several key benefits for Atex Limited:
- Operational Efficiency: Spectrum’s integrated 3PL and fulfilment services allowed Atex to streamline its distribution operations, improving efficiency and ensuring timely deliveries across Ireland.
- Real-Time Inventory Control: The real-time reporting system provided Atex with greater visibility into their stock levels and fulfilment processes, enabling more accurate forecasting and stock management.
- Optimised Print Management: Spectrum’s design and print management services helped Atex produce high-quality sales catalogues and marketing materials while reducing costs. The company was able to enhance its branding and support its sales team with impactful print collateral.
- Scalability: With Spectrum handling logistics and distribution, Atex was able to scale its national distribution chain and focus on growing its business without being bogged down by operational details.
Through Spectrum’s 3PL and print management services, Atex Limited has successfully optimised its distribution operations and print collateral production. With real-time inventory management, efficient distribution, and cost-effective print solutions, Atex has enhanced its operational efficiency and positioned itself for continued growth in the Irish market. The partnership with Spectrum has allowed Atex to focus on its core business while ensuring seamless logistics and high-quality marketing materials.
