Logistics is far more than simply moving goods from point A to point B. It is the invisible nervous system of industry and the core of competitiveness. When material flows run seamlessly, data enhances predictability, and transparency improves responsiveness, logistics becomes a true strategic asset that drives overall business growth.

“When logistics costs are discussed, the focus often turns to euros. In reality, the primary cost is time – how quickly goods move from one place to another. What really matters is how logistics can add value to the customer’s core operations. For example, a significant part of an installer’s work consists of moving materials: fetching components from somewhere and installing them in place. When all these movements are taken into account, logistics represents a substantial share of the production process. If the installer receives the required materials pre-picked and ready for use, they can focus on their actual task, and productivity improves. Is the warehouse serving production, or is production serving the warehouse? That distinction matters,” notes Ville Nieminen, Business Area Director at Logent.

“It’s all about flow. Alongside material flows runs the flow of information, and its value in logistics continues to grow. Forecasts, production plans, and data from customer systems can be combined into a transparent, coherent whole. It is crucial that this real-time view is also available on the shop floor, enabling immediate responses. This improves predictability, reduces variability, and enhances the efficiency of the entire supply chain,” summarizes Mikko Heinilä, Business Area Director at Logent.

Creating added value across the entire supply chain through expertise

“Together with our customers, we create roadmaps outlining where they need to be, for example, two years from now and how operations should be developed. These roadmaps address all key industry trends, including automation, transparency, and sustainability. Cooperation is becoming increasingly structured, and logistics service providers must be able to demonstrate concretely what has been achieved,” Heinilä emphasizes.

“Our goal is to operate in demanding environments where logistics integrates seamlessly into the customer’s production. This opens up new perspectives on efficiency and productivity and allows us to genuinely influence outcomes. We are ready to take on these challenges. The key is not merely moving pallets, but understanding and supporting the customer’s production. This is how logistics delivers real added value and strengthens overall operational efficiency,” Nieminen promises.

Customers benefit from increasingly versatile and flexible logistics solutions as the combined resources, expertise, and service networks of Logent and HUB logistics form an even stronger and more agile offering.

Contact us and let’s find a solution together that supports your competitiveness.

Mikko Heinilä
Business Area Director
mikko.heinila@logent.fi
+358 44 792 3327

Ville Nieminen
Business Area Director
ville.nieminen@logent.fi
+358 40 738 9350

Combined resources of Logent and HUB logistics

• Following the merger, the service offering covers the entire supply chain: in-house logistics, warehousing, packaging services, customs clearance, and transport management across the Nordics and the Benelux countries.

• Core logistics expertise is further strengthened, enabling the delivery of even more comprehensive and efficient services to customers, also on a global scale.

• A deep understanding of customers’ industries enables the transfer of best practices from different segments into customers’ development roadmaps.