Hi-Tech solutions delivering competitive advantage for you

UTi serves an array of hi-tech companies, including global clients operating in specialized segments with unique supply chain requirements. These include semiconductor and electronic component manufacturers, circuit board manufacturers, consumer electronics companies, computer hardware and peripheral distributors, and communications equipment providers. Our customer base values our rapid response to their supply chain requirements, the integrated visibility we provide at every stage of the process (critical for high-value products), and the passion of our experienced and knowledgeable people. Our hi-tech team leverages industry best practices to configure services in a client-centric and innovative manner. This delivers quantified value to our clients in the form of reduced on-hand inventory, better planning and forecasting, and lower end-to-end operating costs.

A service for every need

UTi takes a broad view of your supply chain to help you reach your strategic business objectives. From an in-depth analysis of your supply chain to understanding the opportunity for collaboration among trading partners to raw materials and finished goods inventory optimization, we provide the experience to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions that make an impact:

Supply Chain Engineering

• Supply chain strategy & design
• Strategic Value Assessment (SVA)
• Supply chain design and optimization
• Sustainability programs
• Business process reengineering
• Program and project management
• Business intelligence/analytics
• Benchmarking
• ERP integration
• Supply chain analysis technology
• Customized IT systems
• Engineered layouts
• Customized material handling design

Transportation

• Outsourced transportation management
• Advanced optimization technology
• Network modeling
• Multi-mode execution
• Specialized equipment available
• Dedicated fleet option
• Carrier contracting and procurement
• Intermediary and brokerage operations
• Visibility and event management
• Freight bill audit and payment
• Supplier compliance and carrier management
• Air and ocean freight forwarding
• Business intelligence/analytics
• 40,000+ contracted carriers
• Dedicated fleets

Warehousing

• Dedicated, contract and multi-client
• Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)
• Inventory management
• Import deconsolidation
• Consolidation
• Cross-docking
• Returns management and reverse logistics
• Climate control
• Facility leasing, design & layout
• Advanced WMS technology
• Business intelligence/analytics

Value-added Logistics

• In-plant logistics
• Sequencing and line-side delivery
• Shuttle runs
• Order processing
• Collateral and POP
• Pick and pack, kitting, labeling
• Pre-delivery inspection & testing
• Electronics testing/configuration
• Light manufacturing
• Display build and setup
• Specialty packaging/repack
• Clamshell, blister pack, etc.
• Parts cleaning and repair
• Returns processing
• Returns management

Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Five-star quality commitment
• ISO certification
• Six-sigma specialists
• Lean manufacturing support
• Proven 5-phase implementation process
• Advanced Quality Planning (AQP)
• Operations audits
• Gain sharing
• Quality training and culture
• Sustainability/carbon reduction programs
• Business intelligence/analytics
• Lean and six-sigma experts
• ISO 9001:2000 certification
• ISO 14000 certification
• TS 16949 certification
• AIB & GMP certifications
• SmartWay Certified 3PL (EPA)
• Customized IT systems

Configured to deliver direct benefits

Our services are configured in a way that delivers value, end to end, around the globe. This is a result of having spent years within the hi-tech industry researching new and innovative ways to manage assembling, packaging, repackaging and moving high-value products along the supply chain most efficiently and cost-effectively. Whatever segment of the hi-tech industry you're in, UTi can help you exceed your service level targets throughout your global supply chain.