After defining what would be the "best in class" new pulp and paper operations, a master logistics plan was developed, reshaping roles and responsibilities and organized a detailed roadmap to achieve higher performance goals.

From a previous fragmented outsourcing strategy, based on men hour and equipment hour contracting, we came up with a new integrated, synergistic and process-oriented outsourcing approach. After a extensive bidding process, the entire inbound and outbound transportation and warehousing functions of two pulp and paper mills were fully outsourced with significant savings and improved quality of service.

After evaluating several mechanized handling systems, we created a straightforward design, streamlining flow of goods, from the receipt of products from the pulp mill to the dispatch of trains and trucks