14% cost reduction with Kloepfel
For many SMEs, the corona crisis is a matter of survival. It is therefore astonishing that one of the biggest savings miracles remains largely ignored. After all, it is no secret: The freight contracts of many companies are above the market price. Purchasers and managing directors often do not know what a treasure trove of returns they have.
Statistical project evaluations by Kloepfel Consulting prove it: On average, customers benefit from 14.4% freight cost reduction through tenders and direct negotiations. The Kloepfel-typical expertise, effective logistics tools, knowledge of methods and hands-on mentality make it possible.
Expertise is what counts
The 15 logistics experts of Kloepfel Consulting have a deep and detailed understanding of their customers’ transport modes and industries that is unique. Up to three experts are available for each transport mode. These specialists have learned the logistics world from the bottom up and have known the customer environment as well as their waistcoat pocket for years.
They have mastered the tricks of trade and know the requirements of the shippers – this allows a perfect balance of costs on the one hand and quality maintenance on the other.
The arsenal of methods of the Kloepfel cost reducers
Added to this is Kloepfels knowledge of methods: The cost optimisers know every possible lever for increasing returns – from quick wins through direct negotiations to the identification of attractive alternative suppliers. A standardised procedural framework, which is filled individually, helps here – supported by expert use of highly efficient eSourcing tools and database access to 50,000 service providers.
Corona: Never have contract changes been more attractive
For these, the current phase of the Corona crisis has opened a window of opportunity in which the Kloepfel method is even more effective: Many suppliers have unsolicited capacities and benefit from contracts concluded at particularly customer-friendly conditions.
It is the best time to renegotiate contracts – and to fix favourable prices for years to come. Individual return opportunities can be determined in a flash by means of a mini potential analysis.
Kloepfel mission: Realistic market prices
Interested freight handlers are reflected as they are in the market – this way realistic price offers are created. Finally, the Kloepfel colleagues then present their customers a range of optimised offers and best-practice scenarios for selection. Once these are made, the optimised freight contract is concluded and the change is implemented, the motto is: Kloepfel savings mission accomplished!
Insider tip: Standardisation of conditions
In addition to the savings miracle tenders, another area is often underestimated: the standardisation of freight cost conditions. For most shippers, the sheer endless number of additional charges alone is a mystery. It can make huge cost reductions, whether for deliveries, for example, cost categories à la “1 to 2 tons” are invoiced at a flat rate – or whether one agrees on invoicing to the gram.
Disentangle cost centres down to the cent
Then the delivery costs of 1 tonne are no longer the same as those of 2 tonnes but adjusted to the cent – and this is just one example. The experts at Kloepfel Consulting are specialised in unravelling various types of this cost pillar and making costs transparent. These include Customer Advantage Clause, tolls, fuel, peak billing, zone instead of postcode allocation and many more.
Is your company in trouble because of Corona? Request a free potential analysis now and save up to 46.6% freight costs: Kloepfel helps risk-free and 100% performance based. Please contact us here rendite@kloepfel-consulting.com.
Contact
Sebastian Krings
Tel.: 0211 875 45323
Mail: rendite@kloepfel-consulting.com