Nylex consumer rfp

Nylex ConsumerProject Nautilus RFP

Nylex Consumer Products Business Unit

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Part One: “As-Is” Network

PROJECT NAUTILUS. Commercial in Confidence


VERSION CONTROL

Version Date Of Issue Comments1.0 ?? First draft.

Contact with other personnel within The Company regarding this process is strongly discouraged.

Any unauthorized attempt to contact other personnel or to obtain information regarding this process outside of the channels provided to each supplier could result in your company’s

elimination from the RFP process.


The definitions and rules of interpretation contained in this RFP document shall apply.

The following words and phrases shall mean:

Nylex Limited - Nylex Consumer Products.

Proposer - Company who submits response tothis Request For Proposal (RFP).

Service Provider - Company who is selected in the proposal should that proposal meet Nylex

requirements. This document contains information relating to the business and operations of Nylex. This information is confidential to Nylex (“Confidential Information”).

Delivery to you of this document and your examination of its contents constitutes acceptance by you of an obligation to keep confidential such Confidential Information read together with the Confidentiality Agreement already signed, whether or not you choose to respond, and to ensure that such Confidential Information is protected with security measures and a degree of care that you would apply to your own confidential information. You shall use the Confidential Information only for the purposes of evaluating the transaction referred to in this document (the “Permitted Purpose”) and you shall only show this document to your own employees or advisers on a need to know basis . Nylex reserves the right to request any proposer to return all documentation provided without taking any excerpts or copies thereof.

Should the proposer require Nylex to sign a Confidentiality Agreement before receiving the response to this RFP, Nylex would be willing to comply to this, subject to agreement to the terms and conditions set out in the document.

Nylex, its employees, officers or advisers does not make any representation or give any warranty (express or implied) as to the accuracy, completeness or reliability of any of the Confidential Information. The responsibility lies on the proposer to satisfy itself concerning the accuracy of all information provided. Through involvement in this RFP process, all Proposers acknowledge and


accept Nylex’s right, at its sole and absolute discretion, to select a service provider or service provider(s) of Nlyex’s choice. Involvement in this process constitutes the Proposer’s acceptance of the outcome of Nylex’s final decision and to accept and bind itself to that decision.

CONTENTS

1 COMPANY & PROJECT OVERVIEW..................................................................5

1.1 NYLEX BACKGROUND...............................................................................5

1.2 PROJECT NAUTILUS OVERVIEW..............................................................6

2 RFP INSTRUCTIONS...........................................................................................7

2.1 RFP APPROACH..........................................................................................7

2.2 CONTACT INFORMATION...........................................................................8

2.3 TIMETABLE FOR RFP PROCESS...............................................................8

2.4 SELECTION PROCESS...............................................................................9

2.5 NON DISCLOSURE & RIGHT TO CHANGE...............................................9

2.6 PRICING.......................................................................................................9

2.7 INDICATIVE DEMAND VOLUMES...............................................................9

2.8 COST & OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPOSAL..............................................9

3 SCOPE OF WORK TO BE CARRIED OUT.......................................................10

3.1 PRODUCT SCOPE....................................................................................10

3.2 GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE..............................................................................10

3.3 SERVICE SCOPE.......................................................................................11

4 CURRENT NETWORK OVERVIEW...................................................................11

4.1 MANUFACTURING SITE & PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................12

4.2 CURRENT WAREHOUSE & TRANSPORT OVERVIEW...........................15

4.3 CUSTOMER OVERVIEW & ROUTE TO MARKET....................................15

5 “TO BE” HIGH LEVEL OVERVIEW...................................................................17


APPENDICES............................................................................................................18

APPENDIX A - CURRENT NETWORK OVERVIEW (DATA EXTRACT)..................19INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................19

CORE DATA EXTRACT EXPLANATIONS.............................................................19

WORKING WITH THE CORE DATA EXTRACT.....................................................22

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA......................................................................................22

APPENDIX B - CURRENT NETWORK OVERVIEW (SITE LOCATIONS)................23

1 COMPANY & PROJECT OVERVIEW

1.1 Nylex BACKGROUND

Company Overview

Nylex Limited (NLX) is a diversified industrial company, mainly operating in the manufacturing industry. The company has three core groups: Consumer Products (lifestyle), Industrial Products and Solutions. Its Industrial Products division comprises businesses in films and fabrics, waste and materials handling and the provision of water solutions.

Company History

The company listed on the ASX in 1987. Prior to 1996, NLX's sole activity was a 50% interest in BWAC. The company embarked on growth through acquisition, starting with AH Plant Hire in 1996. This was followed by expansion into textiles, automotive industry. In 2001, the company restructured its operation and in 2002, the textiles division was divested. In 2004, Austrim Nylex (ARL) was renamed Nylex (NLX) and divested a number of its businesses in the Automotive Division.

Differentiating Factor

NLX has a diverse range of operations. Nylex Consumer Products is a leading supplier of a broad range of garden and hardware products to the Hardware and Home Improvement markets, with leading market brands such as Nylex and Gardena. The company has also established a Nylex Water Solutions business, capitalising on the increasing need for water conservation.

Major Customers & Competitors

In line with the company's broad range of operations, NLX has a wide customer base. Customers of NLX's Consumer Products include hardware retailers and wholesalers. Customer base of the Industrial Products division is spread across builders, water authorities and councils.

An overview of the operating companies within Australia is provided below: Company Market Examples of Brands

Nylex Consumer products Industrial fasteners, garden, Senco, Esky ,Gardena, Ajax


home & leisure products

Nylex Films& Fabrics Automotive trim. Laminates for kitchens & bathrooms. Geomembranes. Tank liners Drainage

MarinerTM VacationerTM

Melded Fabrics Commercial Fabrics Carpet Tiles. Automotive OEM & Aftermarket. Durable Marine products

Nylex Branded

Water Solutions Rainwater Tanks Tank Accessories

Grey water DivertaTM Rainwater DivertaTM

Materials Handling Custom Moulding, Chemical Storage & Handling, Safety products, General Handing & Storage, Waste & Recycling Bins

Nylex Branded

Figure 1 – Overview of Nylex Operating Companies (non Auto)

The relationship between these businesses and their inclusion in this RFP process is captured in Figure 2 below:

Figure 2 – Overview of Nylex Business Structure

1.2 PROJECT NAUTILUS OVERVIEW

Since 2004, Nylex Consumer products have operated its main DC from the Somerton facility with distribution hubs in Kewdale (WA), Hendra (Brisbane QLD) & Townsville (QLD). Eighty percent of stock is distributed through Somerton to the outlying DC’s with the remaining proportion being delivered direct from overseas.

Project Nautilus focuses on reviewing the current end to end supply chain model for Nylex Consumer products. Additionally the current international FCL & LCL inbound freight is also within the scope of this project for the rest of the Nylex group.

The stated objectives of the project are as follows:


Create cost synergies by operating the Consumer distribution network, through scale, joint route to markets and optimised planning;

Step change improvement to the customer service offering. This needs to be in line with our customer trends going forward. This includes a drive to improve on our current KPI’s levels that govern the existing distribution network.

Create full visibility (at all determined levels) for Nylex Consumer in all portions of the supply chain network;

Consolidate the order/freight management systems across the operating sites/geographical regions.

Create cost synergies & delivery service improvements for all International inbound deliveries for the Nylex group of companies.

Approach to the project The project has been divided into four key phases:

Phase OverviewPhase 1 Internal : Ascertain current distribution model ( cost & service)Phase 2 Selection of the combined service provider(s) through a commercial RFI / RFP

process. Phase 3 Review proposals against best practice methodology/ cost benefit & service

benefit to NylexPhase 4 Implementation of the distribution network to transfer operations from the

existing distribution networks into the new network (if applicable)

Figure 3 – Project Nautilus Phase Descriptions

Phase 1 - has been completed.

Phase 2 – ongoing.

Phase 3 - will involve the selected service provider(s) from an information exchange aspect as Nylex drives visibility in its domestic and international network.

Phase 4 - will be a partnership between Nylex and the selected service provider(s), to ensure minimal impact to the business during implementation.

2 RFP INSTRUCTIONS

The Request for Information (RFI) process identified a number of potential business partners for operating the services required by Nylex. During the full RFP phase now starting, all parties are provided with the opportunity to demonstrate capabilities in detail and indicate how they would structure and cost a solution to meet Nylex’s requirements.

What follows in this section are detailed rules and instructions for this phase of the project, which all parties must observe. Nylex reserves the right to reject any responses that fail to adhere to these instructions.


2.1 RFP APPROACH

The objective of this RFP is to allow Nylex a basis for selection of a service provider(s) for the Consumer distribution network. Due to the large amount of data Proposers need to analyse and interpret, the RFP document will be released in two parts. As such, the following approach has been adopted:

The current document (together with Data DVD and appendices) is an “As-Is” document that describes in detail the Consumer network. Proposers are expected to use the period of time between the release of the “As-Is” document and the release of the “To-Be” document to model the current network and fully understand all facilities and volume flows. A number of guidelines, and the results of completed data analysis, have been provided to support all Proposers in this effort.

Included in the “As-Is” document is a high level overview of the future “To-Be” vision (see section 5).

A “To-Be” document providing a high degree of detail into the future vision and “To-Be” requirements will be released at a later date (see figure 5). Proposers are expected to use their knowledge gained in the analysis of the “As-Is” data, together with the requirements of the “To-Be” network to model, design and cost the future Consumer distribution network.

2.2 CONTACT INFORMATION

Any questions or correspondence relating to this RFP, prior to its submission should be directed only to the following contacts, by telephone or e-mail:

Primary Contact Support ContactName Thomas Evans Andrew PollardTelephone 0417354863 0419139664Email [email protected] [email protected]

Figure 4 – Contact Details

Contact must be directed to the identified contacts to ensure all questions/queries are channelled to the right people. Approaches to anyone other than the identified contacts will be deemed as a breach of the rules of this process and the Proposer may be removed from the RFP process. Responses on specific questions will be provided to all Proposers and not just those raising the query.

Further information on the requirements for the submission of the RFP response and the required response format will be provided in the “To-Be” document.

2.3 TIMETABLE FOR RFP PROCESS

The table below gives an indication of the timings for the RFP process going forward. Please note that timings may be subject to change.

Date Event

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


TBA Release of “As-Is” documentProposer data analysis periodRelease of “To- Be” documentRFP Launch PresentationConduct Site VisitsDeadline for Proposer submissionsProposer Presentations

Figure 5 – Summary of Key Project Nautilus Dates

Arrangements for the above events will be communicated to the nominated contact in due course.

2.4 SELECTION PROCESS

Information on the selection process will be provided in the “To-Be” document.

2.5 NON DISCLOSURE & RIGHT TO CHANGE

All information contained in this RFP is confidential and is subject to the terms of the previously signed Confidentiality Agreement. As such, the information is proprietary to Nylex and may not be divulged or disclosed to any other party without the prior written consent of Nylex.

Should the Proposer require Nylex to sign a reciprocal Confidentiality Agreement prior to receipt of the RFP response, Nylex would be willing to comply with this, subject to agreement of the terms and conditions set out in the reciprocal Confidentiality Agreement.

Nylex reserves the right, at any time, to amend, supplement, withdraw or otherwise change this RFP.

2.6 PRICING

Information on the pricing requirements for submissions will be provided in the “To-Be” document.

2.7 INDICATIVE DEMAND VOLUMES

Historic customer demand and distribution data is included as part of this RFP. Future demand and throughput figures for Nylex’s distribution network cannot be predicted due to unpredictable customer demand. As such all volume figures are indicative and do not represent in any way guaranteed future demand across Nylex’s network.


Significant time has been invested preparing data in advance of this RFP, to allow Proposers full visibility of Nylex’s current network in support of a design suited to Nylex’s requirements. Whilst all precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this data release, Nylex cannot guarantee the accuracy of the data. Proposers will be expected to accommodate data discrepancies as part of any potential contract and this should be considered within the RFP response.

2.8 COST & OWNERSHIP OF THE PROPOSAL

Nylex will not be responsible for any costs incurred by the Proposer in preparing, delivering or presenting a response to this RFP.

All copies of this RFP, including all exhibits, remain the property of Nylex. Submitted proposals will be considered the property of Nylex and will not be returned.

3 SCOPE OF WORK TO-BE CARRIED OUT

Proposers must clearly understand the scope of the services of this RFP process and the method by which the scope has been structured. What follows is a breakdown of product and geographic scope. Further details surrounding service scope will be provided in the “To Be” document. Should ambiguity remain, Proposers are urged to contact Nylex for clarification rather than make assumptions themselves.

3.1 PRODUCT SCOPE

There are a number of products/ Business units specifically out of scope of this RFP. No volumes have been provided in the data extract for those products identified below as out of scope. Proposers should focus solely on the in scope product in designing their solution.

Out of Scope Products In Scope ProductsNylex FTS (fuel tanks) Consumer ranges held at Consumer sitesNylex water tanks (NSW solutions products) Senco

EskyGardena (to be discontinued (31st Dec 08) Ajax

Figure 6 –Overview of Product Scope

3.2 GEOGRAPHIC SCOPE

The geographic scope of this RFP relates to road/rail based distribution within Australia, and International FCL/LCL & air freight deliveries into Australia. Primarily, deliveries are within capital cites metro area though some distribution is to country zones in all states.


Figure 7 –Overview of Capital Cities (In Scope)

Far shore exports (primarily NZ deliveries) are out of scope from the point at which they leave the warehouse door, although container stuffing for export does fall within the service scope for warehousing, as illustrated in the diagram below:

Figure 8 –Overview of Import / Export Scope

3.3 SERVICE SCOPE

Further information on the services that are considered in scope for the purposes of this RFP will be made available in the “To Be” document.

Port(Storage)

Port(Storage)

Transport Transport

Imports

IN SCOPEIN SCOPE

Managed by the freight Management Company

Far Shore Exports

OUT OF SCOPEOUT OF SCOPE

Managed by the customers freight Management Company

Managed by Bucket 2 Provider

Warehouse

Port(Storage)

Port(Storage)

Transport Transport

Imports

IN SCOPE


4 CURRENT NETWORK OVERVIEW

What follows is an overview of the current distribution network to provide context to Proposers in designing the new network. In responding to this RFP, you are expected to use the detailed data packs and guidelines provided to recreate the current network to allow better understanding and visibility of the current situation. In demonstrating your ability to recreate the current network, knowledge will be gained which is intended to support the design of a robust “To-Be” distribution model when the requirements of the future network are released with the issue of the “To-Be” RFP.


As can be seen by Figure 9 below, the current Nylex Consumer network has a large footprint throughout Australia consisting of a total of 4 facilities. The single Mother Warehouse (MWH) in Somerton.

Figure 9 – As-Is Consumer Network Locations

A detailed breakdown of each facility and volume movements throughout the network follows.

4.1 MANUFACTURING SITE & PRODUCT OVERVIEW

The Somerton DC currently has two small manufacturing components, Ajax Nail Manufacturing & FTS systems (Nylex Fuel Tank Systems). Both these manufacturing sites are out of scope; though need to be accommodated into your planning as a proportionately shared facility

Nylex Consumer currently has a number of local suppliers and value-add vendors geographically located within Victoria. Transport of finished goods and raw materials between these sites and Somerton DC, falls within the scope of this RFP process.

Figure 10 – As-Is Consumer Manufacturing Locations


Further information on the assigned product groups can be found in the “Plant Code Master” and “Material Master” included on the Data DVD.

An overview of the manufacturing locations and the products manufactured is captured in Appendix B. Detailed information is provided as part of the core data extract. Any specific product handling requirements for each of these ranges will be issued with detailed SH&E requirements in the “To-Be” document.

Depot Replenishment Planning (DRP)

Approximately 80% of all Satellites warehouse inventory flows from the Somerton Site into the Outlying DC’s as depicted in Figure 11 below. Some core lines are delivered direct to the satellite DC’s & is visible in the data extracts.

Figure 11 – As-Is DRP Flows


The majority of replenishments from Somerton to Satellite DC’s consist of full pallets transported on a FL (full load) basis between the facilities, though there are some exceptions. Also, smaller scale operations are service and data is available in the DRP section of the data disk.

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Figures 12 & 13– As-Is DRP Order Size Distribution

Ad hoc deliveries to customers direct from factory also occur from manufacturing sites. Further detail on these and all other manufacturing movements are provided in the core data extract.


4.2 CURRENT WAREHOUSE & TRANSPORT OVERVIEW

Details on each of the above locations, including SAP codes, actual locations, and Nylex space available can be found in Appendix B. Further on site assessments will be required of all providers to ascertain unbiased analysis of current warehousing & transport practices. This will form part of your “To Be” presentations.

4.3 CUSTOMER OVERVIEW & ROUTE TO MARKET

Customers order products on either a full pallet basis (bulk), or at carton level (break bulk). Orders within the network are currently shipped as a complete delivery, even when the order consists of break bulk cartons and full pallets. Orders are fulfilled either direct from the Somerton site, or via the secondary distribution network. Lead times range from 24 hours to 4 days, depending on the geographic spread of the customer.

An overview of the order profile within the network is presented in Figure 14 below. The majority of the customers within the satellite network receive break bulk deliveries between 10kg and 1000kg. Direct, full pallet deliveries from the Somerton Hub also take up significant volume. Full F07 data is included on the data disk provided with this RFP for your own mapping and analysis.

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Somerton (Vic)56,165 Orders

Hendra ( Bris)26,054 Orders

Welshpool (WA)16,315 Orders

Garbbut Tow nsville

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Customer order volumes by Plant

Tonnes

M3

Figure 14 – As-Is Customer Order Size Distribution by Plant


Customers within the network have an 80% urban distribution, with large geographic spread amongst the residual.

Some seasonality exists within the demand base, with Christmas representing the largest peaks. Other peaks by SKUS in the data can be explained by promotional periods.

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Figures 15, 16 Seasonality indications (F07)


5 “TO BE” HIGH LEVEL OVERVIEW

Although detailed future network, technical, operational and design requirements will be provided in the “To Be” document, a brief overview of some of the principles of the new network are provided below for reference.

Proposers should at all time bear in mind the identified principles when analysing the current network, and in their submission to the requirements set out in the “To Be” document.

Key Principle Detail

Flexibility for Change

The network should be able to accommodate future change, particularly in customer requirements where increased DC shipments and reduced delivery size / increased order frequency are expected.

Ship Direct Where Possible

Where customer order profiles allow (full single SKU pallets) and efficient transport can be sourced, the To-Be network should ship direct from the Somerton Hub where possible to remove double handling in the network.

Minimal Stock Holding

The To-Be design should be lean with the minimum number of stock holding locations required to retain current service levels. As such, in the To-Be network outlying DC’s may be converted to stockless TSP’s. Overflow facilities should be avoided at all costs.

Retain / Improve Service and Avoid Risk

Nylex is looking to retain or improve the current service levels and lead times in the To-Be network design; therefore strategies such as removal of stock holding locations should be considered only when service levels will not be compromised. Nylex is also keen to avoid undue risk in implementing the network and Proposers should consider this in responding to this RFP.

Retain Distinction Between Channels

Nylex is looking to create a distinction between warehousing, primary transportation and secondary transportation (direct to DC’s) to leverage economies of scale in each channel and tap into areas of specialisation in these differing areas.

Current Capability

Nylex is looking to engage Proposers that offer current capability in the services which they respond on. Nylex is keen to avoid the eventuality where a Proposer may need to merge / buy or sell out to any other parties to achieve corporate or service targets, either now or throughout the duration of the contract.

Non Asset BasedNylex does not identify distribution as a core competency and thus is looking to engage with Proposers on a basis which does not necessitate Nylex owning assets.

SH&E excellence Nylex is looking to retain its strong record on SH&E.

Figure 17– Principles of the new network


APPENDICES

The following appendices (including a number of documents referenced in the Appendix and included on a separate DVD issued to all Proposers) are designed to support the Proposers in responding to this RFP. The Appendix material provided refers to:

Additional data relating to the Current Network Overview provided to support Providers in responding to this RFP

Specific instructions and detailed explanations of the additional data are provided within each of the separate appendices.


APPENDIX A - CURRENT NETWORK OVERVIEW (DATA EXTRACT)

INTRODUCTION

The data has been extracted, cleansed and analysed as part of Phase 2 of Project Nautilus, an internal network modelling analysis of the current network. The data extracted was the full 2007 financial year so as to account for seasonality patterns. It is recommended that in the response to the RFP, a similar approach is taken.

The cleansed core data has been provided to allow complete and full visibility to support Proposers in designing the network as well as assist in establishing familiarity with the network as part of the design exercise. However, provided alongside the core data is some analysis conducted by the Nylex project team and also a series of guidelines and overviews to help Proposers in aggregating and working with the data to reduce the risk of mistakes. It is not the intent of Nylex to engage Proposers in a data management exercise and as such, if there is any additional support required from Nylex, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Detail on the raw data extract and how the data was managed is provided in the subsequent sections.

CORE DATA EXTRACT EXPLANATIONS

The table below provides an overview of the data extracts provided on the DVD as part of this RFP issue.

File Name OverviewMain Data Extract This is the main data extract database. It contains delivered

demand and DRP tables for Nylex Consumer for 2007 FYI. Below is a brief description of each table and what they contain:

Customer deliveries 2007 - Full extract of all deliveries for 2007. Contains all customer deliveries and excludes returns,

DRP 2007 - This table contains all inter site movements between all plants (MWHs and DCs).

Supporting Data Extract This is the supplementary data extract database. Below is a brief description of the table that it contains:

Imports 2007 SKUS– Full extract of all imports by SKUS for 2007Imports 2007 International Full extract all FCL, LCL & other imports by shipment (TEU)

Customer Locations Master.xls

This table contains data relating to all customer locations provided in the data extract.

Material Master.xls This table contains master data of all in scope SKUS’s provided as part of the data extract.

Plant Master.xls This table contain master data relating to all Nylex sites provided as part of the data extract.

Figure 17 – Overview of Core Data Pack


A detailed explanation of each of the data fields provided as part of the data release is documented in Figure 18 below:

Delivered Demand Table

Field DescriptionOrder Number SAP system assigned order number, one reference

number per orderDelivery Date Date assigned by SAP system for delivery, final date the

order can be delivered by - not actual delivery date as despatch/delivery point information not visible

Customer Number SAP customer reference numberRoute To Market SAP assigned customer zone to define the route to

market.

Additional information……………

Material Code SAP SKU product codeProduct Group SAP assigned product group based on stock

Quantity Delivered (weight) 2007 Delivered demand quantity in weight units (KGs)Weight unit Units of measure used to quantify delivered demandQuantity Delivered (BUM) 2007Delivered demand quantity in the base unit of

measureBUM Base unit of measure Box/Carton/Roll etc.

Source Plant Code SAP source plant code – the location from which the order was shipped

Pick Date Date assigned by SAP system for picking, closest information available to despatch date

Figure 18 – Delivered Demand Field Breakdown

DRP Tables

Field DescriptionDespatch Date Date assigned by SAP system for deliveryPurchase Document SAP system assigned purchase document, one reference

number per loadMaterial Code SAP material reference number (SKUS)Product Group SAP assigned product group based on stock. Source Plant Code SAP assigned Source plant codeSource Plant Name Source plant nameReceiving Plant Code SAP assigned receiving plant codeReceiving Plant Name SAP receiving plant nameQuantity Delivered (weight) SAP DRP quantity delivered in weight units (KG)Weight units Units of weight used to quantify delivered demandQuantity Delivered (BUM) SAP DRP quantity delivered in the base unit of measureBUM Bases unit of measure.

Figure 19 – DRP Field Breakdown


Customer Locations Master

Field DescriptionCustomer Number SAP customer reference codeCustomer Name SAP customer nameZone SAP designated Zone (transport)Default Plant SAP plant code assigned to the customer drop point as

the default source of all deliveries, note that this provided for reference - all plant to customer flows should be established based on the delivered demand data

Quantity delivered (kg) 2007 Delivered demand quantity in weight units (KGs)

Figure 20– Customer Locations Master Field Breakdown

Material Master

Field DescriptionMaterial Code SKUS reference codeMaterial description Product descriptionNylex Product Group Nylex product classification hierarchy. SAP Gross case weight (kg) Weight per SKUS- including packagingCases/Pallet Number of cases on a pallet (If available)Gross pallet weight (kg) Weight per pallet - including packaging, Excluding the

pallet when applicable.Delivered Demand (kg) Quantity in kg of product delivered in 2007 – aggregated

from delivered demand databaseDelivered Demand (Vol) Volume of product delivered in 2007 – aggregated from

delivered demand database

Figure 21– Material Master Field Breakdown

Plant Code Master

Field DescriptionPlant Code SAP Plant reference codeSAP Plant name SAP Plant nameLocation Location of plantFacility Type of building – DC, MWH Business Unit Business Unit which the plant services

Figure 22– Plant Code Master Field Breakdown

WORKING WITH THE CORE DATA EXTRACT


A brief description of the main steps followed in cleansing and preparing the data to the state it’s in is provided below. Some of these steps have been provided for you within the data extract (denoted as complete). Others have not been provided (To Do).

Step 1: Removal of Out of Scope SKUSS’s (Complete) - All out of scope SKUs were removed from both the delivered demand and DRP tables (re: water tanks, see section 3 for more details on out of scope products).

Step 2: Removal of Discontinued SKUS’s (Complete) - All SKUs that were discontinued at the start of 2008 were removed from the delivered demand and DRP tables.

Step 3: Route to Market (Complete) – All customer deliveries within the delivered demand files were assigned a route to market flag to understand how the delivery was made. Direct shipments have been identified and provided in full detail. For secondary distribution, to support aggregation a zone was applied at the customer level of data in SAP.

Step 5: Metrics Analysis (To Do) – Included on the Data DVD is a file entitled “Appendix B_Metrics Table”. Proposers need to undertake analysis on the lane volumes and e-mail the completed metrics table to Nylex. This analysis will not form part of any RFP assessment, but will be used to ensure the design has been based on correct calculations. The metrics table can be mailed to the primary contact as soon as the analysis is complete. Feedback will be provided to all Proposers.

SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

Additional data has been provided for context to supplement the Proposers’ knowledge of the Nylex network. All analysis that follows was undertaken during this phase of Project Nautilus using Consumer provided SAP extracts.

Discontinued SKUs

All discontinued SKUs have been extracted from the core data so that future projections can be based on known products.

Imports Data

In the supporting data extract an extract of materials that are imported is provided. These volumes have been included in order to aid Proposers in warehouse throughput calculations; however Proposers are reminded that these volumes are also captured in the delivered demand data. A description of the fields in the Imports Data table is provided below:

Field DescriptionDespatch Date Date assigned by SAP system for deliveryPurchase Document SAP system assigned purchase document, one reference

number per loadMaterial Code SAP material reference number (SKUS)Receiving Plant Code SAP assigned receiving plant codeQuantity Delivered (BUM) SAP quantity delivered in the base unit of measureQuantity Delivered (weight) SAP quantity delivered in weight units (KG)

Figure 23 Imports Field Breakdown


APPENDIX B - CURRENT NETWORK OVERVIEW (SITE LOCATIONS)

Warehouse Locations Locations:

Site & Address 80 Stanley Drive Somerton VicSAP Code 09Overview MWH – (mother warehouse)Inventory Holdings PalletsNumber of SKUS’s

Figure 24 – Somerton (VIC) Site overview

Site & Address 37 Kewdale Road Welshpool Perth WASAP Code 45Overview Satellite WarehouseInventory Holdings PalletsNumber of SKUS’s

Figure 25 – Kewdale (WA Perth) Site overview

Site & Address 12-14 Carmel Street Garbutt QldSAP Code 86Overview Satellite WarehouseInventory Holdings PalletsNumber of SKUS’s

Figure 26 – Garbutt (Townsville QLD)

Site & Address 1-400 Nudgee Road Hendra QldSAP Code 85Overview Satellite WarehouseInventory Holdings PalletsNumber of SKUS’s

Figure 27 –Hendra (QLD Brisbane) site overview

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