IPL Global Case Study

Introduction

IPL Global, a leading multinational company specializing in manufacturing and distributing industrial products, faced logistical challenges in transporting their goods. Viton Transport, a renowned logistics service provider, stepped in to offer comprehensive solutions tailored to IPL Global’s unique requirements. This case study highlights how Viton Transport’s services, including MEGA Tail lift trailers, driver assistance, forklift-certified drivers, and customized trailer modifications, played a crucial role in streamlining IPL Global’s supply chain operations.

Background

IPL Global operates a complex supply chain network, managing the movement of goods across various regions. Their product range, which includes large and heavy industrial equipment, often requires specialized transportation equipment and trained personnel to handle loading and unloading tasks. Furthermore, IPL Global needed reliable partners to adapt to their evolving customer demands promptly.

Challenges Faced by IPL Global

IPL Global encountered several challenges in their logistics operations, such as:

• Specialized Trailers: IPL Global needed specialized MEGA Tail Lift trailers due to their product size and weight, requiring a logistics partner with access to these trailers.
• Driver Assistance Requirement: Efficient unloading of IPL Global’s goods demanded driver assistance, adding complexity to their logistics needs.
• Forklift-Certified Drivers: Some sites lacked personnel for unloading, so IPL Global needed drivers with forklift certifications for self-unloading at unmanned locations.
• Forklift Rental: When forklifts weren’t available at delivery sites, IPL Global required a logistics partner to arrange forklift rentals and skilled operators.
• Customized Trailers: Adapting standard tail lift trailers into MEGA tai lift trailers to meet growing customer demands required a logistics provider capable of custom modifications.

Viton Transport’s Solutions for IPL Global:

0Specialized Trailers: Viton Transport offered IPL Global a fleet of MEGA Tail Lift trailers designed for oversized and heavy loads.

• Driver Assistance: Viton Transport provided trained personnel with expertise in handling IPL Global’s unique products, ensuring secure and prompt unloading.
• Forklift-Certified Drivers: Viton Transport employed drivers with forklift certifications, enabling them to independently handle unloading at unmanned sites.
• Forklift Rental and Staffing: Viton Transport arranged forklift rentals and supplied skilled operators, ensuring seamless deliveries even to locations lacking equipment.
• Trailer Modification: To meet changing demands, Viton Transport repurposed standard tai lift trailers into MEGA tail lift trailers, enhancing IPL Global’s load capacity while optimizing their existing fleet.
  Results and Benefits

The collaboration between IPL Global and Viton Transport yielded significant results and benefits:

• Enhanced Efficiency: Viton Transport’s specialized trailer and skilled labor improved IPL Global’s operational efficiency, reducing delays and enhancing delivery timelines.
• Flexible Solutions: Viton Transport’s ability to provide forklift rentals and skilled operators showcased their flexibility in meeting unique requirements, allowing for large-volume deliveries.
• Increased Capacity: Repurposing standard trailers into MEGA trailers expanded IPL Global’s transportation capacity without the need for a new fleet, effectively meeting customer demands.

Conclusion

Viton Transport played a pivotal role in enhancing IPL Global’s logistics operations by offering tailored solutions that included MEGA Tail lift trailers, driver assistance, forklift-certified drivers, forklift rentals, and trailer modifications. Through this collaboration, IPL Global experienced improved efficiency, cost reduction, and increased capacity, ensuring a seamless supply chain for their industrial products. Viton Transport’s commitment to meeting IPL Global’s evolving needs showcases their expertise in providing innovative logistics solutions.

Viton Transport approached us in December 2022 regarding our haulage requirements.

After a very successful trial load, they won our biggest distribution of 2023 and devised an innovative solution to our customers offloading requirements.

Now in June 2023 they cover a share of all our haulage needs across the UK.

The best thing about Viton Transport is that they tailor their service and go the extra mile to meet both our needs as a business and our customer requirements, including increasing their trailer availability, heights/ types and additional driver training.

I recommend Viton Transport to any business with haulage needs across the UK as they deliver an excellent service and are always happy to help.