Bel Karper is a globally recognized cheese producer operating under the French-based Bel Group, which was founded in 1865 and is a global leader in the dairy products sector. Bel Group’s portfolio includes world-renowned brands such as La Vache Qui Rit (The Laughing Cow), Babybel, Kiri, Leerdammer, and Boursin.
In Turkey, Bel Karper is particularly known for products like The Laughing Cow, Kiri, and its triangular cheese varieties. Bel Group’s production facility in Turkey is located in Çorlu, Tekirdağ, serving as a key production hub for both the local market and neighboring countries. Products manufactured at this facility are distributed domestically and exported internationally.
Industry
Food
Solution Offered
Temperature Controlled Logistics
Customer Since
2013
Services Location
Turkiye
After more than a decade of collaboration with Netlog, our relationship has evolved beyond a typical customer-supplier dynamic, forming a strategic partnership. By integrating Netlog Logistics Double Deck vehicles into our operations, we have successfully reduced our carbon emissions by 10%, further strengthening our commitment to sustainability and advancing our efforts towards a greener future.
Selim Ardıçdalı
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Country General Manager
Some of the Advantages We Provide
Netlog Facts
We manage Turkey’s only fully integrated temperature-controlled cargo network, with 26 strategically located temperature-controlled warehouses.
We operate Turkey’s largest temperature-controlled distribution fleet, comprising 1,200 dual-level trucks across three temperature categories.
We handle 360 truckloads daily between our temperature-controlled warehouses and organize the distribution of goods arriving with these trucks.
We serve 33,000 locations daily, providing reliable delivery and pickup for chilled, cold, and frozen products.
As Bel Karper prioritized product quality and production efficiency, the company recognized the need to outsource its entire logistics operations to a reliable partner. Netlog stepped in to provide integrated logistics solutions tailored to Bel Karper’s specific requirements. From the moment products leave the production line, Netlog ensured the seamless management of cold chain logistics, storage, distribution, and quality control processes. The entire logistics infrastructure was restructured to meet these demands.
Netlog manages 52 SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) for Bel Karper and ensured the safe and timely delivery of these products to 3,000 distribution points across 81 provinces in Turkey. This operation was executed through Netlog’s integrated logistics framework, which for Bel Karper operates from two strategic warehouses. By maintaining strict cold chain conditions, Netlog guaranteed that products reached consumers in perfect condition. This solution allowed Bel Karper to alleviate its operational burden, redirect resources to core business activities, and ultimately improve both production efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Netlog Approach
Solutions Implemented
1
Stock Management
We efficiently manage the storage, logistics, and distribution processes of 52 different SKUs (Stock Keeping Units) for Bel Karper.
2
Factory Vehicles
Products are loaded directly from Bel Karper’s production facility onto Netlog’s vehicles and transferred to Netlog warehouses. Netlog always maintains vehicles on-site at the Bel Karper production facility to ensure the continuous storage and collection of freshly produced goods.
3
Export Management
To support Bel Karper’s international operations, our expert team meticulously manages all export processes, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
4
Distribution Channels
We guarantee seamless delivery of products to all chain stores and distributors across Turkey, ensuring full market coverage.
5
Imported Product Management
For imported products, we provide all value-added services, including relabeling to meet Turkish market requirements, ensuring compliance and seamless integration into the local market.
While focusing on maintaining product quality and optimizing production efficiency, Bel Karper aimed to outsource its entire logistics operation to a professional logistics service provider. The company required a logistics partner that could ensure the cold chain is maintained from the moment the products leave the production line, guarantee timely delivery to the right locations, and safely transport goods to consumers. Beyond managing storage and transportation, this logistics partner needed the capacity to enhance critical processes such as efficiency, traceability, and quality control.
This strategic approach would allow Bel Karper to shift its resources away from operational tasks and focus more on its core business activities. As a result, production efficiency and customer satisfaction could be maintained at the highest levels.