About Us

At Windfall Logistics (WFL), we never lose sight of the most important part of our business, the people. From staff to clients it is the power of people that has kept us in business for over 20 years. Believing and investing in the future enables us to move forward together and maintain the high level of service our customers deserve.

As an independently owned business we believe in creating a supportive, encouraging and rewarding work environment, and strive to offer every member of our team the opportunity to develop and succeed.

Why Choose WFL?

Our collective knowledge, experience and approach give us a different perspective to the vital functions of your business. We build partnerships with our clients that see both parties work side by side motivated by mutual success and reward.

  • Access to a broader base of potential suppliers
  • Back-end system integration

  • Increased market transparency for goods and services

  • Standardisation and automation of order placement

  • Reduced procurement costs and order cycle times

There are many 3PL Companies in the UK but only a few proven 4PL (Forth Party Logistics providers) Companies such as WFL. If you would like to know more contact us today.

What is a 4PL company?

4PL means Forth Party Logistics and can also be called a Lead Logistics Provider (LLP). It is the next step up from a 3PL.

As a 4PL business we work with you to implement a strategy that is designed exclusively to improve your supply chain. We aim to help you identify areas for improvement and assist developing a solution.

  • Cost reduction

  • More efficient processes

  • Cost-effective services

  • Strategic improvements to the supply chain

  • Consolidation of routes so a reduction in emissions

Basically we make your product gets from point A-to-point B.

FAQ’s

A 3PL (third-party logistics) provider is a company that offers logistics and supply chain management services to businesses. These services can include transportation, warehousing, inventory management, and distribution. A 3PL is a company that handles logistics on behalf of another company.

WFL is a 4PL (fourth-party logistics or Lead logistics provider) provider, we take things a step further by not only managing logistics on behalf of a company but also managing the relationships and operations of multiple 3PLs. We act as a strategic partner that oversees and optimises a company’s entire supply chain, from sourcing materials to delivering finished products to customers.

In short, a 3PL is a logistics provider that handles specific tasks, while WFL is a logistics integrator that manages and optimises a company’s entire supply chain.

WFL can support you in breaking into new markets in the UK. Through our uniquely placed operational chains and structure, we can increase brand awareness and support you in interrupting the UK market place.

We can also assist by licensing your product in the UK marketplace.

Contact us for further information.

We have warehouses that accept frozen, chilled, bonded and ambient products.

Sales reports are generated every Friday afternoon and stock reports every Monday morning, both of which can be seen live via your portal, but we create a weekly snapshot for you also.

You can also log into your Portal whenever you would like to see:

  • Live sales
  • Live orders being processed

As a market leading provider of FMCG supply chain solutions, we have trading accounts with all major UK and EU retailers, food service, wholesale, on trade, cash and carry, and health food customers. This gives immediate full market access to our clients.

Windfall Logistics can import and trade your goods in the EU on your behalf, we even store products in Rotterdam and service orders from there. With WFL trading your goods, we will file the necessary VAT returns and declarations, meaning you don’t need to worry about registering for VAT in each of the 27 EU member states.

Accreditations & Associations

As well as constantly looking for innovative ways to grow our business, we are always striving to improve the industry as a whole.

That is why we play an active part in a number of trade bodies and make sure we have all the accreditations needed to reflect our commitment to raising standards in everything we do.

Organic Food Federation

WFL are accredited by the Organic Food Federation. The manufacturers of organic products supplied by WFL approved by WFL and also accredited in turn to the appropriate organic authorities.

Living Wage Employer

WFL is an accredited Living Wage Employer via the Living Wage Foundations. At WFL we believe wholeheartedly that our staff should be fairly recognised with wages that reflect their hard work. This accreditation helps demonstrate our commitment, and we hope this encourages other employers to follow suit and become part of this growing movement towards fair wages for all.

Prompt Payment Code

The Prompt Payment Code set gold standard in payment terms and plays an important role in bringing about a culture change in payment practices. At WFL we commit to paying our supplies on time, give clear guidance to suppliers and encourage good practice by requesting lead suppliers encourage adoption of the code as well.

Sedex Member

WFL is a member of Sedex, one of the world’s largest collaborative platform for buyers, suppliers and auditors to store, share and report on information quickly and easily. The platform is used by more than 40,000 members in over 150 countries to manage performance around labour rights, health & safety, the environment and business ethics.

What Our Clients Say

Don’t just take our word for it, see what our clients have to say about us:

Having WFL are an excellent Back office, Finance and Operations team and feel like part of the family. We love how they are flexible for us, and tailor their services to our requirements, to help us grow.

Roc Co Brands

WFL have been with us since this beginning, allowing us to focus on building the brand & growing the business. A flexible and adaptable team that are an integral part of our business.

Candy Can

WFL do a great job for us managing our logistics and back office. Knowing each week that whatever I’ve sold will be advanced to me is a great help in my planning and has really supported our growth.

Raylex Brands