200% of Starret's operating volume, located in São Paulo, is increased with logistics outsourcing

The company leveraged its operation after outsourcing its logistics, headquartered in a new space in São Paulo

Within 5 years, the outsourcing of logistics established by Starrett, a factory of saws, tools and measuring instruments, headquartered in São Paulo, generated a 200% increase in the company's operating volume. Every month, around one million kilograms of manufactured products are sold and processed in the new logistics operation. The new logistics area is located in Hortolândia, in the interior of São Paulo.

The change of location Operação logistics from the Starrett factory, based in Itu (São Paulo), to the Distribution Center (DC), in the Hortolândia logistics condominium, also in São Paulo, began in 2017. long term with industries specialized in this type of operation, with the aim of improving supply chain management and, as a consequence, achieving better results and operational competence, which reduces costs and develops Starrett's competitiveness.

“Logistics operation outsourcing is a global aptitude. It is a new example of corporate business management that prioritizes, among other aspects, the homogeneity of industrial processes”, comments Fabiano Leite, Logistics manager at Starrett Raguinal.

In values, the Starrett distribution center in Hortolândia, São Paulo, occupies an operating area of ​​almost 5 thousand square meters and 13 meters of verticalization.

change of space

With the insertion of new goods in its production lines, Starrett needed a physical space that would provide an increase in productivity. As a result, the factory sought a strategic solution to move from its warehouse to the distribution center in São Paulo. In addition, the space transition has given Starrett more detailed business direction.

Today, the Department of Logistics of Starrett has more than 60 employees, including internal and external employees, an average of 12 thousand control items and also maintains partnerships with the main delivery representatives in the market with a performance of 97% of delivery. Currently, logistics serves 100% of the national territory and more than 40 countries.

For the manager, maintaining cooperation and balance between all areas related to the logistics department, providing partnerships with all correlated sectors is one of the great challenges.

For the future, the proposal aims at the decentralization of Starrett's distribution center in São Paulo and the development of some international, advanced distribution points.

Starrett's History

Starrett is one of the largest manufacturers of saws, tools and measuring instruments in the world and began in the United States in 1880 when Laroy S. Starrett invented the combination square. Its history in Brazil began in 1956.

Currently, the company has factories in the USA, China and in Itu (Sao Paulo), in Brazil. Starrett develops more than XNUMX products, including band saw blades for metal cutting, precision tools, band saw blades for cutting metal, wood and meat, and measuring instruments.

Starrett merchandise is marketed in more than 100 countries through a network of distributors that serve a wide range of segments ranging from tools for aviation, marine, automotive industry, to agricultural equipment and tools for handicrafts for electricians, builders, carpenters, plumbers, etc.

Advantages of Outsourcing Logistics

• Cost reduction, (one of the most important advantages);
• More quality in the development of operations;
• Qualified professionals for logistical activities;
• The technology, vehicles and equipment used in specialized companies are of good quality;
• The outsourcing of logistics provides more efficiency in the delivery and transport of cargo;