InfoPage: Tradeteam - creating new value in the supply chain

This InfoPage is an online advertorial from our commercial sponsor Tradeteam.​

Imagine what it may be like in a few years time. Draught beer volumes could continue to decline and premium package products could become the dominant products.

As 'green' legislation increases, so does the responsibility of the landlord.

Regulation already requires increased volumes of packaging to be separated from the waste stream. Pub chains with a turnover in excess of £2m and which deal with more than 50 tonnes of packaging per annum have a compliance obligation.

The pub landlord needn't worry though. When his delivery from Tradeteam arrives, his waste bottles could be taken away and disposed of according to these regulations. It's this type of customer service that has helped establish Tradeteam as the leading independent logistics provider to the UK drinks industry.

With the creation of Tradeteam, the drinks industry was provided with a truly independent distribution service for the first time. Offering an opportunity for retailers to separate their supply and distribution arrangements, Tradeteam allowed them to lever the best value from their suppliers.

By combining the logistics expertise of its parent company Exel with the drinks industry knowledge of its other shareholder Coors (formerly Bass Brewers), Tradeteam has developed a portfolio of services that enables it to create new value for its customers.

Tradeteam offers tailored solutions to meet all customers' needs, whether they are brand owners, brewers, pub companies or even independent buying groups.

A comprehensive suite of information systems allows customers to enjoy the benefits of a shared user network whilst keeping their own business information confidential. Unrivalled mainland UK coverage ensures all customers are able to receive the same high level of service.

Continued investment will continue to improve Tradeteam's service offering, with a £9m warehouse management system solution already planned.

So the future looks bright. But what does it contain?

Well, it will be primarily dictated by what the customer wants but how about a fully managed service that releases the landlord from all his 'back room' activities such as inventory control and cellar management. The service provider will deal with all those duties to allow the landlord to do what he does best, deal with his customers' needs. Any takers?

For more information contact Samantha Smith on 01675 468515 or email fnznagun.fzvgu@genqrgrnz.pbz​.​