Fresh meat, fruit, wine, coffee machines, TV sets – the product range of a large retailing group includes several thousand different items. Merchandize has to be available in the right amount and in good quality in every branch, every single day. Smooth logistics processes are a must to be able to meet these demands. MGL METRO Group Logistics GmbH is involved in a number of processes with suppliers to optimize the flow of goods. All involved parties stand to benefit if customers in stores can rely on getting fresh and value-for-money items.

The Metro Supplier Scorecard is a vital tool in quality assurance. It is used to assess the performance of suppliers and eradicate weaknesses in the supply chain.

Time is money – this certainly holds true for logistics. Suppliers can use Cross Docking to ship their goods to the stores of retail companies more quickly and with less effort. And this saves time and money.