Currently, PST CLC Mitsui-Soko’s distribution centers are planning to implement automation in contract logistics, launch a project aimed at expanding the management and tracking of the existing pallet account, and upgrade the productivity evaluation system. These and other topics were discussed at an offsite two-day meeting of PST CLC Mitsui-Soko logistics division managers from headquarters, distribution centers and warehouses across the country. The managers reviewed the results of the past fiscal year across all logistics centers and talked about the company’s logistics plans.
For example, the division’s budget was met in the past fiscal year, as well as the launch of a project to standardize the setting of calculations for logistics services provided and for warehouse occupation, with the goal of ensuring that warehouse capacity is utilized to the maximum and yet efficiently.
Evaluated key indicators and optimisation projects
“At the meeting, we evaluated key indicators and optimization projects, shared successfully implemented projects with each other and sought common standards for their use,” notes Pavel Nodžák, Logistics General Manager at PST CLC Mitsui-Soko.
He adds: “We also discussed new opportunities for improvement in multi-user and contract logistics, with the aim of eliminating losses and improving safety in logistics centres and in all our services.”
Each of the managers had the opportunity to present their centre in a structured manner. “For example, we talked about the successfully implemented project for the replacement of the fleet of handling equipment at Philip Morris ČR in Kutná Hora, where PST CLC Mitsui-Soko has been outsourcing internal logistics for seventeen years,” says Pavel Nodžák.
Streamlining work in warehouses
Vít Votroubek, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of PST CLC Mitsui-Soko, who also attended the meeting, commented on the results of the logistics division. In logistics, the opening of a co-packing center contributed to the achievement of our goals, and we were able to establish cooperation with new clients.”
Vít Votroubek says: “We provided professional services to clients in the area of warehousing, reflecting their requirements, and we evaluated these services with clients on the basis of precisely defined KPI indicators. We also provide in-house logistics for large clients, and we are now also operating in Slovakia.”
A tour of the automated distribution centre in the Czech Republic
The busy programme included two inspiring visits. “The first was a professional visit to macro CR’s automated warehouse in Kozomín, where we were guided by Tomáš Kováč, Senior Operations Manager – Distribution Center of macro CR. The second visit was of a cultural nature, where we toured the state castle of Veltrusy, where the guide took us through a tour of the Golden Times in the service of the Empress,” describes Jiří Bradna, Sales Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of PST CLC Mitsui-Soko.
Let us add that the event was attended by: Vít Votroubek, Jiří Bradna, Pavel Nodžák, Jakub Kotrouš (Project & Operations Manager), Marek Pavel (Project Manager), Igor Staš (Operations Manager), Zdeněk Cífka (LC Úžice Manager), Lukáš Kukla (LC Nehvizdy Manager), Stanislav Bednář (LC Pohořelice Manager), Oldřich Zukal (LC Brno – Tuřany Manager) and Martina Hutáková (LC Ostrava Mošnov Manager).
