GCL Group is a consulting firm that has specialized in improving logistics processes for clients for 23 years. It has a team of 35 logistics professionals who have worked on over 2,000 projects across various industries. GCL Group has offices in several major cities and works with clients around the world to advise on supply chain and distribution network optimization, transportation planning, warehouse operations, and information systems implementation. The company uses various tools and software to analyze clients' supply chains and recommend innovative solutions.

1. GCL Group
Our expertise & industry projects
www.gclgroup.com

2. GCL Group
GCL Group Profile
o Consulting firm specialising for 23 years in improving our clients’ logistics
processes:
Over 2,000 logistics projects
Team made up of 35 logistics professionals. Access to a network of over
100 professionals around the world
Offices in Montreal, Toronto, Newark, Paris, Sao Paolo and Casablanca
Projects in Canada, USA, Europe, Latin America and Asia
Varied clientele: manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and service providers
Mission:
Our team uses a personalized approach to achieve its mission to:
o Advise and integrate innovative value-added solutions in to supply chain processes
o Encourage the development of its resources through collaboration, ongoing competency improvement, and involvement
in the organization's day-to-day operations
o Develop a unique partnership with clients, based on quality, innovative and personalized services
2

3. GCL Group - Offices
Our Offices
Montreal,
Canada
Newark, Paris,
USA France
Toronto,
Canada
Casablanca,
Morocco
Sao Paolo,
Brazil
Head Office
Offices
3

4. GCL Group - Expertise
Supply and Demand Planning
Objective:
To develop and implement supply and inventory management
strategies that allow a reduction in inventory and an increase in
service level
Typical mandates:
o Supply
 Diagnosis of supply processes
 Decrease number of suppliers
 Implement Just-in-Time concepts
 Develop and implement KPIs
o Demand planning
 Diagnosis of the demand planning process
 Implementation of joint planning initiatives (CPFR)
 Distribution resource planning (DRP) and parameter setting for inventory deployment
Tools:
o Statistical analysis
o Demand simulations with mathematical models
4

5. GCL Group - Expertise
Transportation & Distribution Networks
Objective:
To develop and implement a network and transport management and
planning practices that allow a reduction in total logistics costs
Typical mandates:
o Distribution networks
 Distribution network optimization (number of sites and type, inventory deployment)
 Overhaul of sales territories (salesmen-deliverymen)
 Flow consolidation strategies (joint delivery)
 Optimization of vehicle routes
o Transport
 Diagnosis of the transport management and planning process
 Justification study for private fleet
 Implementation of concepts such as cross-dock, back-haul, pooling, etc.
Tools:
o SCStudio: Network modeling & optimization tool
o NetSim & RedOpt: Network simulation tools (jointly developed with HEC)
o GEOCOM: Vehicle route optimization application (recently purchased by
Red Prairie)
5

6. GCL Group - Expertise
Transportation & Distribution Networks
Network Optimization
Load Pooling
6

7. GCL Group - Expertise
Logistics
Objective:
To optimize storage sites and logistics processes
in order to reach world-class standard
Typical mandates:
o Storage site design & optimization
 Site assessment and capacity diagnosis
 Storage site design and optimization (MP, WIP, PF, MRO, etc.)
 Applicable technologies selection
o Optimization of logistics processes
 Diagnosis of logistics operations using the Logimeter
 Optimization and reengineering of processes
 Development and implementation of labor standards
 Optimization of product positioning (slotting)
Tools:
o Diagnosis: Logimeter
o Drawing: AutoCAD & Revit
o Simulations: Showflow (processes) & capacity module (slotting)
7

8. GCL Group - Expertise
Logistics
Process Simulation
PALLET DROP-OFF
desk
ELECTRICAL SPRINKLER
RETENTION PRODUCTS
scale
ROOM ROOM
14 SU @ 48'' c/c
SHIPPING RECEIVING
SHIPPING
CONSOLIDATION
CONTROLLED PRODUCTS
Staging area
4 FR @ 62'' c/c
21 PB @ 52.5'' c/c & 2 Tunnels @ 157.5'' c/c
35 PB @ 52.5'' c/c & 2 Tunnels @ 157.5'' c/c
PACKING STATIONS
7 RR @ 100.5'' c/c & 1 RR @ 147.5" c/c
FAST MOVERS
cart cart
freezer
freezer
FRIDGE
cart cart
17 RR @ 99.5'' c/c & 2 RR @ 147.5" c/c & 2 TUNNELS @ 147.5'' c/c
14 RR @ 101.5'' c/c & 1 RR @ 148.5'' c/c & 2 Tunnels @ 148.5'' c/c
WS
fridge
fridge
desk
fridge
fridge
4 SU @ 36'' c/c
6 Flowracks @ 96'' c/c
NO. REVISION DATE
DESTRUCTION
VIAGRA
ROOM
Relocated racks from shipping area
PACKAGING SUPPLIES


ORDER PREPARATION
PFIZER
(Mississauga, Ontario)
CART STAGING
Concept Implementation (Based on 5 pallets high) (includes fridge)
FINAL LAYOUT
(MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO)
P.M. NOT TO SCALE 8
20/10/2003 GCL-D02303-R-107
(Based on 5 pallets high)
( excludes old clinical cages)
RESTRICTION




3D Modeling
8

9. GCL Group - Expertise
Information Systems
Objective:
To set up management tools that give supply chain contributors access
to real-time information (traceability, control and optimization)
Typical mandates:
o Selection and implementation (ERP, WMS, TMS)
 Drafting of functionality criteria and search for a solution
 Functional analysis
 Project management and systems integration
 Testing, training, data validation and assistance with start-up
o Audit and optimization
 Diagnosis of current information systems (ERP, OMS, WMS, TMS, etc.)
 Review of parameters and optimization
 Update resources
Tools:
o ERP: SAP (Logistics modules) in partnership with Adelante
o WMS: Manhattan, Red Prairie, EXE, VGE, Infolog GE, LM7
9

10. GCL Group - Expertise
Training & Coaching
Objective:
To ensure a proper transfer of knowledge and assist
with change management
Typical mandates:
o Organization
 Development and implementation of a logistics structure
 Assistance in setting up a change management process
 Evaluation of each resource’s role and responsibilities
o Training
 Development of personalized training programs
 Training on logistics concepts and processes
 Management coaching
 Assessment of training retention
Tools:
o N/A
10

11. GCL Group - Tools
Tools
o Supply Chain
 Logimeter: Supply Chain assessment tool
o Network modeling
 SCStudio: Network modeling & optimization tool
 NetSim: Network modeling & optimization tool
 RedOpt: Vehicle routing optimization tool
o Distribution design
 GCL proprietary tool to design & optimize distribution centre operations
 SIMT: Labor standard software
 AutoCAD, Revit & Sketchup: warehouse design 2D & 3D
 Showflow: process simulation
o Warehouse Management Systems
 Infolog, Red Prairie, VGE, Manhattan, LM7, SAP WM, RadCliff, G2000, Reflex
o Transportation Management Systems
 Manugistics DM, Geocom
Super users:
o All our consultants are certified users for at least one of these softwares
11

12. The GCL Group
Pharmaceutical products
12

13. The GCL Group
Heath & Beauty
13

14. The GCL Group
Consumer Goods
14

15. The GCL Group
Apparel Industry
15

16. The GCL Group
Retail - Various
16

17. The GCL Group
Service Utilities
17

18. The GCL Group
Automobile
18

19. The GCL Group
Industrial
19

20. The GCL Group
3PL Industry
20

21. GCL Group Profile
GCL Group: Partner in your Logistics projets
www.gclgroup.com
21