Q4 2021

10 EU BUSINESS NEWS / Q4 2021 , Aug21360 Supply Chain Solutions Provider of the Year 2021: Caliber.global The world of logistics has been thrown into chaos over the last year and a half. Only the best providers have been able to keep up with the numerous challenges presented, from the global pandemic to the blockage of the Suez Canal. One firm that has managed to keep up with events and keep things moving is Caliber.global. We take a closer look to see how they have been able to achieve such remarkable success in the Benelux Enterprise Awards 2021. When it comes to the global furniture, fixtures & equipment (FF&E) supply chain, there is none finer than Caliber.global. The team support international retailers to ensure delivery of all of their products to the right places at the right times. At the heart of the team’s operations is a modern, self- developed logistics control tower IT system, through which all parties across the supply chain can be connected by one system. This drives better decision making, transparency and unparalleled levels of control. Those who turn to Caliber.global know that data-driven insights, expert services, and tailored advice are at the heart of what the team is able to offer. They have been able to build incredible levels of trust within their networks, enabling them to have an unparalleled positive effect on the team’s direct environment. While working across numerous shipments, clients can rest easy knowing that their individual order is always the direct priority for the team. The success of the team’s approach has seen them supporting multinational retail and hospitality brands to develop a fast, agile, and efficient store development (SDEV) supply chain. This has enabled the team to work alongside top Fortune 500 level retailers such as Starbucks, Abercrombie & Fitch, Victoria’s Secret, Bath & Bodyworks, Bed Bath & Beyond, Levi’s, Rituals, Flynn Restaurant Group, and many more. These brands trust Caliber.global to optimize their FF&E supply chains, managing both purchase orders and shipments. This incredible workload is only achieved thanks to the placement of offices in Columbus (USA), Toronto (CAN), Mumbai (IND), Shanghai (CN) and Arnhem (NL-HQ), the Caliber.global team is able to manage thousands of store projects annually, in more than 80 countries. Thanks to their remarkable reach, the firm has been able to champion what they call the ‘ultra-short supply chain’. This innovative approach allows the team to deliver goods with a reduced carbon impact, supports local economic growth through local sourcing and facilitates the entire eco-system in collaborating. The COVID-19 pandemic brought numerous challenges to every supply chain, with many of the stores the team was designed to support closing down. There was a steep, sudden drop of activity levels. The decision was made to continue investing in the control tower system, anticipating a greater need for digital supply chain solutions as things returned to normal. The amount of global supply chain challenges have indeed added up rapidly, and the team has seen incredible demand for their innovative and proprietary technology and services. The growth of this technology has paved the way for the direction of the firm, with Caliber. global being seen as an SaaS product leader in the logistics & supply chain sector. In the coming months, the team intend to make their Control Tower Software, ‘TRACT’, directly available to customers to work in. The software will support multiple ‘verticals’, taking the firm’s services beyond retail only. It will open the door to the team becoming a global leading logistics control tower service group, giving customers unparalleled oversight over their supply chain. The Caliber.global supply chain solution has been highly valued by numerous people around the world for many years. Their work has ensured long-lasting relationships between clients and created positive change for many. As the team reposition to offer their unique software to a broader array of people, we look forward to seeing the impact that this has on communities around the globe. Company: Caliber.global CCO: Arjan Oudejans Contact Name: Irina Ene Contact Email: [email protected] Web Address: https://www.caliber.global/