Woodland Group

29 June 2023•Case Study

Presperse x Woodland

How beauty industry innovation suppliers, Presperse Corporation, smashed their sustainability goals and achieved supply chain excellence

Presperse is a trusted partner to the cosmetics and beauty manufacturing world and distributor of transformative ingredients and innovative formulas to leading cosmetic and beauty brands, all of which rely on robust supply chains. As a recognized leader in quality, research, sustainability and green chemistry, Presperse provides 400+ premium specialty ingredients to formulators of skincare, sun care, hair care and color cosmetics.

The Challenge

Presperse Corporation looked to Woodland Group to support a number of elements of their supply chain globally. The key areas that Woodland were able to mobilize and support on included helping to manage Presperse's multimodal shipping and fulfillment operations whilst driving towards mutual sustainability targets, as they expanded their business considerably into new products and markets.

The Solution

Warehousing & Fulfillment

Global Transportation

Customs Consultancy

Sustainability Consultancy / Carbon Conscious Solutions

Woodland took a comprehensive approach to streamline Preseperse’ supply chain and using our local expert teams situated in the UK, US, Asia, and Europe, we were able to build effective solutions across a range of supply chain touchpoints. This included streamlining warehousing and fulfillment processes, chemical handling and drumming, and providing global air, ocean and road freight alternatives. Our dedicated customs teams assisted with the correct tariff classification and duty drawback programs globally, to save cost and safeguard the business to be compliant.

Woodland has been providing our in-depth sustainability consultancy services in support of Presperse’ green journey, involving accurate and detailed carbon emission reporting to help measure and manage their impact on the environment, which helped the brand improve their

status.

The Result

"When I joined Presperse in March 2021, I was introduced to Woodland as one of our freight forwarding partners. I am highly impressed with the Woodland Team and the services they provide. They have come up with creative solutions to help us with moving freight, warehousing, and have been supporting our sustainability program by providing us with free carbon calculations of our entire transport chain. We are very happy with our partnership."

- Lori Katz, Vice President Operations and Supply Chain, Presperse Corporation, US

"Woodland Group has helped us to streamline and simplify our complex supply chain by continually creating and maintaining relationships with our suppliers worldwide and providing a package of services tailored to us. From the many years I have been working with them in this industry, they truly understand the specialist requirements at all levels and locations. They continue to provide excellent communication and end-to-end visibility of Presperse's supply chain; from manufacturing through to warehousing and customs, all the way to delivery to our customers."

- Renash Gopie, Director, Presperse Corporation, EU