SPECIALIST SERVICES

PROCUREMENT SUPPLY

International and UK clients are continually reducing their supply chain suppliers in a bid to save money. however most clients more often than not require goods from small suppliers where a one off transactions would only occur.  Often todays company procedures and systems require a full registration process which has to be followed meaning setting up purchasing accounts with these suppliers sometimes becomes time consuming and more costly to process than the actual goods themselves.
 
Unifleet offer a unique service unrivaled within the industry by taking away this long and drawn out process of setting up supplier accounts. By using Unifleet to procure your goods through their supply chain partners and agents around the world Unifleet gives its client the ability to reduce costs and speed up the procurement process, therefore reducing downtime and reacting to the requirement quickly and efficiently no matter how big or small.

CONSOLIDATION
Unifleet consolidates where possible all shipments.  Dispatch to the required location no matter where the goods are required  in the world. Unifleet will ensure suitable packaging and the required labeling is completed correctly.

CONFLICT AND COUNTRIES IN TRANSITION
Unifleet understands the nature of sourcing and supplying into countries in conflict or in the transition stage of recovery. where it is imperative to supply quickly and efficiently at the cheapest cost. 
 
LOGISTICS
Unifleet logistic partners offer a range of services from “reactive” urgent hand delivered goods by AIR to container shipment by sea or rail.  

You will find that Unifleet offer value for money on all shipment no matter how small the goods may be and with online tracking facilities available you will never lose track of your goods. Hazardous goods shipments are also available.

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DANGEROUS GOODS

 It is becoming increasing difficult with the regulation and security surrounding the transportation of dangerous goods around the world but Unifleet is advancing ahead of the competition by using the best resources available to offer a full dangerous goods service by air, road and sea.

The regulations governing the transport of dangerous goods are specified in "IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations by Air" and the "IMO International Maritime Organization Regulations". All hazardous goods are classified accordingly within these manuals and the rules explain in detail the quantities permitted to be carried in each package and the type of package required. With the help of our qualified and vastly experienced team we can ensure that your shipment is packed, documented and shipped in a fully compliant, professional and cost effective manner.

PACKING
Packing of dangerous goods is of the utmost importance for shipments travelling by air, sea or road. Unifleet is able to arrange a full packing service using UN approved boxes and labels.

DOCUMENTATION
Documentation is a priority for all dangerous goods shipments all Unifleet staff are trained to IATA (International Air Transport Association) and IMO (International Maritime Organization) standards and we are able to provide a full documentation service. The "Dangerous Goods declaration" is a legal requirement for the transport of dangerous goods by air and sea. The person responsible for signing the "Dangerous Goods Declaration " is required by law to have had the appropriate training.

FORWARDING
Forwarding of dangerous goods could not be easier with Unifleet, We deal with all the major airlines and shipping companies and have partners in all the major hubs around the world.

We offer qualified packing for the following materials:

• CLASS 1 Explosives
• CLASS 2 Gases
• CLASS 3 Flammable Liquids
• CLASS 4 Flammable & Reactive Solids
• CLASS 5 Oxidising Agents & Organic Peroxides
• CLASS 6 Toxic & Infectious Substances
• CLASS 8 Corrosives
• CLASS 9 Miscellaneous

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EXPORT & IMPORT SERVICES

 EXPORT SERVICES
Clients wishing to export goods using services through Unifleet will benefit from the deep knowledge and experience of our professional trained freight forwarding staff. Unifleet's export team have a full understanding of the latest regulations which minimises paperwork, ensures a fast expedited transit and lowers shipping costs with fully personalised service. 

Unifleet specialise in the export of goods that need specialist attention from merchandise requiring temperature controlled environment or are moisture sensitive. Goods that are hazardous or fragile with the requirement of specialist packaging. Unifleet will always advise on the best mode of transport taking into account the requirement of the goods for transit. 

IMPORT SERVICES
All goods received into the UK must go through the customs process and is subject to Customs duty, unless specifically exempt. Clearance involves a number of steps, which include inspection and appraisement of the goods and paperwork supplied. The team from Unifleet will track and deal with this process on the behalf of our clients ensuring goods are delivered quickly door to door.

Unifleet partners with shipping companies all around the world ensuring goods are processed, tracked and delivered within the timescales set out.

Over 85% of our contracts are reactive with requirements into conflict or humanitarian zones throughout the world. Whether it's through the supply of our own goods or our client's goods.

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PROCUREMENT

 

Delivering cost savings and efficiencies through effective procurement
Do you need to achieve better a business advantage through more effective procurement? Unifleet can help you design a purchasing strategy that meets your business needs.

The objective- If cost reduction is your focus, there are many areas you can explore. From the cost of capital through to staffing, production processes and inventory management - the chances are that most organisations can achieve immediate savings in their bought-in goods and services.

With the rationale to outsource non-core services increasingly compelling, many organisations are finding that strategic, well-managed procurement is a sure route to securing significant cost savings and efficiencies. However, whilst the opportunities are significant, so are the risks, if it is not run well.

Effective procurement is a complex activity, which needs the devotion of expertise, time and resources to deliver value through to your bottom line. Procurement should not just tick a ‘compliance’ box. Instead, it should be ready to fulfil a strategically important role in the business. Is your procurement function ready to step up to this challenge?

The challenge– defining your strategy - To understand how effective your procurement is, you need to look at how it supports your overall organisational strategy. What are your top-most objectives? Are they focused on bringing new products or services to the market, by rationalising your staff or premises, increasing exports - or some other key priority? How can you support these objectives with more effective procurement?

There is no short, definitive list of considerations that ought to be included within your procurement strategy. Priorities change over time and strategies must be reviewed and revised to reflect changes in circumstance and focus. So what you choose to consider will be particular to you. You may need to review how you make procurement decisions and who is authorised to make those commitments; how to maximise value through the use of competitive tendering and contracts; your processes for dealing with suppliers – or wider issues such as compliance, corporate & social responsibility, too.

The solution- Whatever your priorities, Unifleet can help you develop measurable targets that define success. Our expertise spans large scale procurement engagements, providing organisations in both the private and public sectors with the necessary business intelligence to apply knowledge-based decision making to the purchasing process. We review, develop, design and implement key category spending and procurement strategies for our clients. Our non-emotional and auditable processes deliver real savings and will stand up to any level of scrutiny. So whether you have a procurement approach that needs reviewing and improving, or have nothing formalised to date, we can support you with best practice guidance and advice.

Our clients benefit from the following:

• Business intelligence: resulting in cost savings/service enhancement. The majority of our clients benefit from savings of over 25%.

• Risk reduction: through the identification or re-evaluation of the needs of the business, we are able to develop an appropriate procurement strategy, driving optimum service solutions.

• Supplier selection: suppliers are benchmarked and evaluated to ensure the selection of the most appropriate partners, based on capability, spend category, long-term value and innovation.

• Procurement processes: we can help you develop a process built around robust framework agreements and focused on performance management and best value.

Why Unifleet? - We have assisted both small and large companies that are setting up a procurement function for the first time. Also, experienced organisations looking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their procurement activity.