| Levi's - Design & Modeling |
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Founded in 1853, Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world's largest branded clothing companies, with sales in more than 100 countries. Their market-leading fashion products are sold under the names of Levi's®, Dockers® and Levi Strauss Signature™. Levi’s called upon the services of LHC Consulting to improve their current logistics network of distribution centres and distribution management in Europe. The objective was straightforward: to decrease logistics costs while maintaining current service levels. LHC started with a ‘Greenfield’ situation: designing the optimal distribution structure, demonstrating a clear European allocation plan, required DC sizes and orientation (client, geographic or product). The outcome was compared with Levi’s actual situation. Gaps were identified and their possible narrowing valued. Levi’s executives approved the suggested migration plan and fully supported the implementation. The project resulted in a prioritised closing down of distribution centres as well as a reshuffle of products across remaining distribution centres, an enhanced service level to retail stores and substantial annual cost savings, which exceeded expectations. Chief Financial Officer Levi Strauss & Co. “We personally experienced the work of LHC as focused, fact based and hands-on. Their logistics capabilities, ability to challenge the process and their ability to build an effective business relation on multifunctional as well as multicultural level within Levi’s Europe resulted in a robust plan, substantial annual cost saving and buy-in of the executive European management team." |
