Arvato welcomes NATIVE UNION as new customer

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Arvato SCM Solutions in Asia adds NATIVE UNION as a new customer. NATIVE UNION is an internationally acclaimed Hong Kong and Los Angeles based tech accessories company that was founded in 2009. Arvato SCM Solutions’ business unit Hightech & Entertainment is now handling NATIVE UNION’s global logistics services.
As part of its services for NATIVE UNION, Arvato provides global warehousing and distribution from its logistics center in Hong Kong, supplying the brand’s products to retailers and distributors across Europe, USA and Asia. In doing so, Arvato offers both domestic and international freight management solutions to NATIVE UNION. In addition to this, Arvato also provides value added services including labelling and bundling, and is responsible for the brands e-commerce fulfillment.
“We were looking for an international supply chain partner that would give us a true competitive edge, supporting us on our continuous growth path,” says Farouk Merzougui, Chief Operating Officer at NATIVE UNION. “In Arvato, we have found this partner. They are as passionate about our goals as we are.”
Finding solutions for the ever increasing need for flexibility and agility in the supply chain is crucial. The speedy ramp up showcases Arvato’s ability to develop and implement tailored strategies for its clients in a global marketplace. „Worldwide, the demand for NATIVE UNION’s products is booming. Our Hong Kong SCM team led by Andreas Podwojewski has successfully implemented the business in the shortest amount of time possible to meet this raising demand”, says Raoul Kuetemeier, Head of Asia at Arvato SCM Solutions.
In total, more than 500,000 units were shipped in the first three months of the collaboration. One of NATIVE UNION’s popular products is the multi-USB charger and cable management system ECLIPSE CHARGER that came on the back of a very successful kickstarter campaign, where Arvato shipped almost 10,000 orders of the new product to customers all around the world. Overall, Arvato SCM Solutions covers 48 countries from its Hong Kong site.
“NATIVE UNION is a client with a lot of potential in its field, fulfilling the consumer’s increasing demands for high quality, design-led products,” says Kuetemeier. “We have been happy about our partnership and collaboration since day one and we are very excited about developing and expanding business with NATIVE UNION – in Hong Kong and beyond.”
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific business unit within Arvato SCM Solutions is managing NATIVE UNION's logistics?
Which specific business unit within Arvato SCM Solutions is managing NATIVE UNION's logistics?
Arvato SCM Solutions' business unit Hightech & Entertainment is now responsible for handling NATIVE UNION’s global logistics services. This unit supports the tech accessories company with its supply chain needs.
Q.What types of services does Arvato provide for NATIVE UNION beyond standard logistics?
What types of services does Arvato provide for NATIVE UNION beyond standard logistics?
Arvato offers value-added services such as labelling and bundling of products. They are also responsible for managing NATIVE UNION's e-commerce fulfilment, supporting their online sales operations.
Q.How quickly did Arvato implement the new business operations for NATIVE UNION?
How quickly did Arvato implement the new business operations for NATIVE UNION?
The Hong Kong SCM team implemented the business in the shortest amount of time possible. This speedy ramp-up shows Arvato’s ability to quickly develop and implement tailored strategies for clients.
Q.What volume of units did Arvato ship for NATIVE UNION during the initial phase of their collaboration?
What volume of units did Arvato ship for NATIVE UNION during the initial phase of their collaboration?
In the first three months of the collaboration, Arvato shipped more than 500,000 units for NATIVE UNION. This demonstrates the scale of the initial operations and product demand.
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