Chrono Logistics intelligent trading models

Who would not want to make the supply chain more efficient and transparent, thereby reducing the cost of transport and logistics?

Chrono Logistics has devised a number of intelligent and already well-proven trading concepts, which can of course be modified in practice to suit customer's requirements.

No matter how complex the flow of goods is and in what direction it is moving, we have just the right concept, whether shipments are planned from Europe to overseas (» Scenario A), they are company-internal or intercompany (» Scenario B) or they employ the so-called by-pass model for intercontentinental deliveries (» Scenario C).

Optimising processes and reducing costs

Chrono Logistics applies full flexibility in the selection of transport type. Modes of transport may be changed at any time (e.g. from ocean to air freight) depending on requirements, even for individual items from a shipment or transport unit. Documents such as invoices, packing lists or export papers can be modified at any time.

Chrono Logistics achieves shorter lead times by professionally issuing customs and export documents, which expedite customs import procedures when furnished completely and in good time. It is no longer necessary for the supplier to issue documents.

Chrono Logistics ensures maximum document security by comparing shipment papers and goods upon receipt of the goods. All documents can be forwarded by e-mail and checked in advance. Invoicing is done in accordance with the legal regulations of the importing country.

With its experienced specialists and high level of technology, Chrono Logistics is able to guarantee its customers all the benefits of a modern warehouse – thereby achieving further cost savings:

• Outer packaging, repackaging and labelling in accordance with the IPPC standard
• Reusable packaging concepts
• Pallet loading, container stuffing and labelling
• Storage, packaging, labelling and documentation of hazardous goods
• Automated warehouse management system
• Online stock monitoring and inventory control
• Online checking of shipment volumes and units

Of course, Chrono Logistics also guarantees maximum transparency in the purchasing and import process, e.g. by consolidating goods from different suppliers to ensure that only one trade invoice is required for each transportation. Our customers also benefit from the fact that packages are no longer sent singly to end customers, and, above all, from our fast and simple shipment tracking system, which helps us detect and correct any short shipments or misdeliveries as well as allowing us to react quickly and appropriately to supply shortages.

Chrono Logistics also offers its customers optional services such as:

• An emergency 24/7 service hotline
• Financing
• Goods-specific quality checks to individual specifications
• Procurement, provision and management of packaging materials
• Buffer store for small suppliers incl. order, transport and supplier management.
• Goods monitoring and surveillance via webcam

Scenario A – International Supply Chain

Example: We reorganize and restructure the European parts supply by channelling and consolidating the goods flow. At the same time, the goods are sold to our trading partner. The goods will be purchased by the overseas client from the trading partner with only one consolidated invoice. Benefits:

• Reduction of taxes and duties
• Reduction of bank transfer fees
• Consolidation of goods flow
• Consolidation of shipments
• Consolidation of documents
• Reduction of emergency supply
• Reduction of tied-up capital
• Reduction of stock and inventory
• Improved cash-flow situation
• Elimination of document error rate – thus no more customs penalties

Scenario B – Intercompany Supply

Example: We consolidate shipments from various intercompany sources. The goods are simultaneously sold to Trading Partner 1, who sells the goods to Trading Partner 2. Trading Partner 2 sells the goods to the customer. Benefits:

• No intercompany transactions
• No tied-up capital
• No depreciation – Goods are not part of the inventory during the process (Incoterm – DES)
• Reduction of emergency supply
• Consolidation of shipments
• Consolidation of documents
• Reduction of duties
• Enhancement of financial rating

Scenario C – Intercontinental Bypass

Example: We consolidate the goods flow of the Asian supplier base. We channel the shipments via an Intercontinental platform directly to the customer in South America. Simultaneously the purchase process is transacted through our trading partner in Europe. Benefits:

• Consolidation of shipments into container units and chanelling via an intercontinental platform
• Consolidated invoice
• Consolidated export documents
• Customs clearance and handling costs are significantly reduced
• Demand in emergency supply decreased considerably
• Reduction of tied-up capital
• Reduction of stock and inventory
• Enhanced cash-flow situation