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Agenda Introductions - Definition Value of Warehousing to UTi Value of UTi Warehousing to Customer Types of Warehousing and Risks/Benefits Customer Selection Guidelines Finance, Accounting and Legal Issues
Value of Warehousing to UTi Outsourcing of warehousing growing faster than other UTi businesses. (20+%) Larger customers looking for global, one stop solution. Longer term commitment for business Typical returns 15-20% versus 3-5% for freight Cost of change for customer is difficult Only service where UTi is not dependent upon another entity to deliver service. We can control the quality. Provides keystone for other transactional activity. Information available in the warehouse is not available from other systems and sources. “Atomic level information”
Value of UTi Warehousing to Customer Provides opportunity to remove warehouse expense from company assets. As a non asset based provider, solutions are not focused on asset utilization, but rather optimized solution. Warehouse personnel issues are transferred to UTi. Dollars spent on warehouse infrastructure can be utilized to develop new products/markets/customers. Once an initial operation is established it can be globalized at a dramatically reduced cost.
Value of UTi Warehousing to Customer UTi can provide a global solution with same processes/systems. UTi can implement best in class WMS in a consistent and global basis. –Rapid Implementation –Less Costly –Better ability to integrate all supply chain information into one pipeline. UTi can provide a “glass pipeline” of inventory information, in motion and at rest, globally. Existing relationship with UTi has proven partnership approach. UTi has committed to grow this market segment with large scale investment in technology. As “foundation customers” in warehouse offering, customer will enjoy high level of executive commitment.
Warehouse Business Models With Risks and Benefits Dedicated Shared Public Warehouse One Customer Facility A Few Key Customers Multiple customers with multiple terms
Dedicated Business Model Dedicated One Customer Facility Typically long term contract Risk of capital is shared Ability to have system connectivity is easier Personnel are focused on one customer’s needs Pricing typically open book, cost plus, or fixed variable. Margins typically 10-15% Best situation for UTi
Dedicated Business Mode Benefits and Risks Dedicated One Customer Facility Benefits Risks 1.Both parties share risk 2.Typically focused on productivity and partnership 3.More flexible to handle change 4.Allows for long term focus 5.Keeps focus on one set of business issues 6.Lower cost possible for customer due to fixed/variable pricing approach 7.Easier to gain synergies from integrated systems. 1.Must have detailed contract 2.Requires open relationship.. 3.Risk to customer if business falls dramatically 3.Risk to UTi if customer fails
Shared Business Model A Few Key Customers Long term contract with keystone customer Additional 1-2 customers that compliment keystone customer Often market niche facility Expanded enterprise supply chain Systems connectivity more involved Need to minimize capital risk - customer commitment Priced fixed, variable with minimum commitments Avoid per unit pricing due to fluctuation in volume OK for UTi with proper pricing controls Shared
Shared Business Model Benefits and Risks A Few Key Customers Shared BenefitsRisks 1.Ability to develop market niche 2.If structured properly, keystone customer will share risk. 3.Can continue to get fixed/variable pricing 4.Customer enjoys market niche expertise 1.Must have detailed contract 2.Requires open relationship.. 3.Risk to customer if business falls dramatically 3.Risk to UTi if customer fails
Public Warehouse Business Models Multiple Customers with Multiple Terms Typically month to month pricing. UTi takes major capital risk. Customer requirements may vary dramatically Customers typically commodity price buyers. Service priced per unit. Accuracy of unit activity critical and often not accurate from customer. Empty space is an ongoing problem Easier to sell Pricing needs to factor in cost of planned empty space Hard to integrate systems or additional services.commitment UTi should avoid unless existing space. Then do so cautiously. Public Warehouse
Public Warehouse Business Model Benefits and Risks Multiple Customers with Multiple Terms Public Warehouse BenefitsRisks 1.Spread risk across multiple clients 2.If done correctly, can generate high margins 1.Typically transaction priced 2.Accurate information for pricing is critical 3.Volume swings create havoc 4.Systems integration difficult 5.Fixed costs at risk 6.Difficult to differentiate 7.Competition is often local
Legal and Finance Issues Contract Terms – especially relating to inventory liability. –Ownership of Inventory –Consignment of Inventory –Loss or damage –Co-Employment –Hazardous Materials –Start up and end costs –Pricing reviews Pricing Issues –Elements –Pricing tools Accounting and cost reporting –Tracking P & L –Tracking space and labor productivity
Sales and Marketing Strategy UTi should focus on developing contract warehouse operations Shared warehouse operations should be considered when there is a keystone customer who will share the risk/rewards of the extra space. Also could be considered for vendor hub or niche market warehouse. Public warehouse should only be considered when excess space is available. Business should be converted to contract as soon as practical and, as public, should carry higher margins for higher risk.
Sales and Marketing Plan Customer Selection Customer Locations Product Mix Seasonality Value Added UTi Relationship Capital Risk Sharing Warehouse Strategy Value Systems and Integrated Solution Single Location and LocalMulti location and Global Hazardous or SpecializedMinimal Special Requirements Highly SeasonalEven Flow Of Goods Bulk CommoditiesHigh Value Added New RelationshipExisting with Other Services No InterestUnderstands Risk Sharing Public WarehouseDedicated Operations Systems not ImportantValues Global System Time Focus Short Term ContractLong Term Strategy
Sales and Marketing Plan Perspective Customer Profile Large, multi national customer Requirements include multiple sites in various geographies. Requires value added services difficult to obtain in public warehouse environment Values quality and information in comparison to price. Willing to share risk and rewards. UTi already has an extensive and positive business relationship. Customer sees value in having dedicated space, people and systems. Focus on longer term gains as opposed to short term solutions.
Systems Plans Each region will maintain u-Warehouse system project coordinator and IT coordinator to assist and direct in new implementations and addition of new customers. For all facilities on UTi u-Warehouse system, system and operating process maps will be completed. (Example in attachment 2). Operations will appoint systems “super user” to manage day to day activities on system. UTi standard processes for naming conventions, locations, product master files will be maintained.
Systems Plans Standard UTi WMS implementation methodology will be utilized. Customer interfaces, where required, will be identified, jointly discussed, and, if appropriate, paid for by customer. Implementation teams will be created with budget and timelines closely monitored. UTi will utilize EXE consultants, where necessary, to support implementation. Total cost of system implementation will be budgeted in developing customer pricing.
Agenda Value of Warehousing to UTi Value of UTi Warehousing to Customer Sales and Marketing Plan Operations Plan Systems Plan Finance, Accounting and Legal Issues Next Steps Attachments
Financial, Accounting and Legal Issues Accounting processes must be established to adequately track warehouse P & L separately. –Include stating costs in storage and handling components. –Develop and understand how we will charge for capital equipment, leases, and interest. –A method of tracking labor costs needs to be implemented. Strategy regarding leases of facilities for customers requires development.
Financial, Accounting and Legal Issues All warehouse customers will have a fully executed contract in place. Standard North America contract will be utilized as standard. (To be developed) –Identify term –Identify cost elements and payment terms –Identify legal liability limitations of UTi –Identify and include performance metrics. –Prepare and complete performance clauses.