Case Study: Yakult

“Igloo support Yakult UK in daily distribution to convenience stores, dairy distribution centres, healthcare, catering outlets and the hospitality sector throughout the UK. Igloo has also provided support and assistance with marketing activities at retailer sites and consumer events.”
   - Yakult

Yakult is the little drink with the big effect - When the leading name in probiotic drinks, sought a partner in the UK to cover short notice cold chain logistical solutions Yakult approached Igloo Thermo Logistics.

Yakult need to be certain their small/variable batch distribution chain will be supplied efficiently and accurately. The very nature of the sectors served makes deliveries time critical to avoid out-of-stocks for Yakult customers so reliability is paramount.

The skill, passion, knowledge and commitment of the entire Igloo Thermo Logistics team   allowed us to successfully create and action a vital multiple drop delivery schedule in the demanding environment of London to ensure the flow of Yakult stock.

Keeping to delivery times at the correct temperature in the capital requires a high level of staff integration between our skilled drivers and operations staff through to the customer account executives who are the first point of contact for our clients.

Yakult trusts Igloo in the UK to deliver over 100 drops per week. Igloo drivers and vehicles are equipped to deliver complex multi drops for Yakult, with the integrity of the cold chain ensured throughout the process.

Our expertise and track record of delivering cold chain food product samples throughout the UK and Europe gave Yakult the confidence in our ability to handle event and marketing deliveries on their behalf.

Our teams ensure Yakult sample products reach the promotional teams at the specified time and temperature.

Yakult often make use of the sophisticated consolidation services which Igloo Thermo Logistics offers to clients, our multiple cold storage facilities in the UK provide us the ability to pick stock from Yakult manifests from more than one storage facility. Complete customer stock trackers and inventory are available with up to the minute information.

Yakult were very clear from the outset that the demands of their cold chain logistics would be critical to the success of the Yakult brand in the U.K. The Igloo Thermo Logistics team are very proud to provide the logistical drive supporting Yakult's success in the UK.

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