INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING

We set the standards for managing outbound logistics and just in time deliveries (JIT) for the automotive, engineering and construction sectors. Whether it’s deliveries for automotive manufacturers, suppliers and dealers or supporting major infrastructure projects, we can develop the best solution.

AUTOMOTIVE

In a sector characterised by innovation and efficient production, we set the standard for managing outbound logistics and just in time deliveries for automotive manufacturers, suppliers and dealers.

 

With more than 30 years’ experience, we can provide a comprehensive range of services including managing outbound logistics and just in time deliveries, coupled with maximum reliability and service excellence.

 

From ensuring tier one suppliers’ products reach the production line, to supporting dealer networks with an aftermarket service that delivers parts to 1,000 sites nationwide before 8am, we have the scale, people and expertise to ensure production processes run at maximum efficiency.

 

Our ‘through the night’ service delivers high value parts to manned or unmanned delivery points, supported by an IT system that provides real-time visibility of order status. We can also support a same-day service that gets customers’ vehicles back on the road within hours.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Inbound logistics — international & domestic
  • Warehouse management
  • Overnight deliveries to unmanned branches/dealerships
  • Nationwide next day delivery service
  • JIT deliveries into manufacturing facilities
  • Pallets, groupage and full load deliveries
  • Equipment tracking to individual roll cage/pallet level
  • Mechanical offloading equipment
  • Returns and waste management

OUR SECTOR EXPERIENCE

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“Menzies Distribution Solutions shares our uncompromising standards and works around the clock to ensure our technicians have everything they need for the day ahead. We don’t just see them as a supplier, but more as another arm of the business which is helping us to achieve the best results. We initially selected them as our supply chain partner because of the company’s reputation for reliability - and that decision has been completely validated by the fantastic service we receive. We have total confidence that our technicians will have the glass they need, when they need it.”

John Cooper

Head of Supply Chain, Belron

Engineering

Whether it’s supporting major infrastructure projects, supplying spare parts or ensuring that the Armed Forces receive the materials they need — Menzies Distribution Solutions has the skill, knowledge and experience to develop the best solution.

Our people have the expertise to deliver, with a deep understanding of our customer needs — managing warehousing, regular freight movements or time critical deliveries that ensure the smooth running of key engineering and industrial projects.

 

With Menzies Distribution Solutions as your logistics partner:

 

 

 

 

 

Whether you need to move standard palletised freight or move bulky, ‘ugly’ or fragile freight, we have the means and the motivation to make it happen — and we don’t stop with an initial solution, we’re committed to working with our customers to deliver continuous improvement, driving costs down and service up.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Inbound logistics – international & domestic
  • Warehouse management
  • Overnight deliveries to unmanned branches/dealerships
  • Nationwide next day delivery service
  • JIT deliveries into manufacturing facilities
  • Pallets, groupage and full load deliveries
  • Equipment tracking to individual roll cage/pallet level
  • Mechanical offloading equipment
  • Returns and waste management

OUR SECTOR EXPERIENCE

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“It’s important to have the ‘right fit’ transport provider, and Menzies Distribution Solutions has been just this for the last 20 years. Menzies fully understand the real and perceived needs of our transport requirements, with a strong relationship and a willingness to create innovative transport solutions to satisfy our customers’ evolving needs. They have a good understanding of our industry and adapt dynamically with the changing demands.”

Rick Moglia

Transport Logistics Manager, Unipart Rail

Construction

Products in a construction supply chain account for a significant proportion of costs, and the way in which those products and services are procured and managed has a profound impact on profitability, timescales and client expectations.

Our consistently high standard of service and delivery — to trade centres, multi-nationals and sites — and our focus on providing value for money and continuous improvement while keeping health and safety considerations at the fore, they see us work with some of the UK’s biggest names in construction.

 

And with the UK’s largest fleet of high cube trailers, alongside longer semi-trailers and vehicles with truck-mounted forklifts, we move product more efficiently, maximising volume and reducing costs and carbon footprint.

 

We pride ourselves in developing, implementing and managing sustainable solutions, while keeping health and safety considerations at the fore.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

  • Nationwide next day delivery service
  • JIT deliveries to construction sites
  • Pallets, groupage and full load deliveries
  • Mechanical offloading equipment
  • Returns and waste management
  • Deliveries to domestics addresses (B2C)
  • FORS accreditation

OUR SECTOR EXPERIENCE

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“Menzies Distribution Solutions has a wealth of expertise to draw upon within their organisation. Armed with an impressive range of KPIs and measuring techniques, Menzies were able to pinpoint weaknesses that needed to be addressed. Over the course of the contract Menzies have excelled in many areas including driver management, resource planning, cost control and Health and Safety. Customer service has improved beyond all recognition. We are now in a place where we are flexible enough to meet our customers' changing needs whilst getting the best value for money possible.”

Paul Greaves

Logistics Manager, Ultraframe UK Ltd

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