Overview

Bibby Distribution and Aero Products International have worked in partnership since early 2008. Initially taking over the UK warehousing provision, Bibby Distribution have expanded their service operation to encompass end to end logistics from China to delivery to the customer’s door.

Customer

Aero Products is a leisure and lifestyle company focussed on air based products. As the leading innovator of premium, air-filled products under the AeroBed® and Aero® Sport brand names, Aero Products International Inc. continually strives to provide unique, quality products and accessories that deliver superior levels of convenience, comfort, durability, and style. Aero Products International Inc. produces a wide range of products designed for both indoor and outdoor use.

Current situation

Managing both import and export transport from their International freight forwarding offices, Bibby Distribution also provide complete UK logistics through warehousing (including pick and pack plus other value added services) and transport from home delivery to part and full load deliveries to national retailers.

Service Offering

• Global Import and Export services to and from the UK by air, sea and road
• Cross trade control – management of direct distribution from Asia to clients across Europe
• Import receipt of loose containers
• Storage, pick & pack and order despatch
• Value Added Services including labelling, repacking & quality control
• Transport planning & management
• Next Day delivery from Stoke-on-Trent Distribution Centre

Contract Evolution

2007 – Partnership is established, Bibby Distribution organise set up of National Distribution Centre at Stoke-on-Trent.

2008 – UK wide distribution commences, including management of parcel service for home deliveries

2008 – Bibby Distribution commences import service management, drastically reducing port delays and rent and demurrage charges. A Road export service to other European countries is also initiated.

2009 – Bibby Distribution commence “cross trade” management, controlling supply chain requirements from product origins direct to other European countries

Benefits

Single point of contact and control:

Smooth and integrated supply chain increases visibility and control.

Financial efficiencies:

Reduces delay in lead times and reduces rent and demurrage costs

European and Global capability:

Import and export service provision and pan European control of logistics requirements

Testimonial

“Previously the business had chosen logistics partners based on what was perceived to be low cost. However, my experience has been that you get what you pay for and since moving to Bibby Distribution our service levels have improved beyond recognition which has driven our internal costs down and customer satisfaction is at an all time high”

Julian Williams, MD Aero Products International