Sakalas

A subsidiary of the UAB Gelsva, Sakalas has been among the strongest integrated distribution service providers in Vilnius, Lithuania. Gelsva was created in 1991 specialising in import, wholesale trade and distribution service worldwide. In 2012, the company allocated its distribution part to Sakalas UAB, which works with more than 100 renowned global brands like: Perfetti Van Melle, Storck, Dilmah, Insette, Philips and many more.

The company has 5 departments located in major cities of Lithuania, namely: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipeda, Panevezys, and Siauliai. It has 2 distribution centres in Vilnius and Klaipeda.

Its products are divided into 2 categories, notably Food (food, soft; coffee; energy drinks and spirits), and Non-Food (pet products; health and beauty; laundry and household). It has about 6000 sales points, including: retail chains, household chains, pharmacies, hygiene stores, petrol stations, press, office supplies chains, and HoReCa (hotel/restaurant/cafe).

Sakalas UAB aims to function in a professional way and believes in providing excellent customer service. It strives for innovative work process, in order to meet market changes.

It is always seeking to maintain long-term relationships and close cooperation with partners and customers. It specialises in sales and distribution services, whereby it manages supply contracts, orders, the introduction of goods at sales points, sales promotion plans and its implementation. In terms of logistics, it handles: transportation and storage of goods, residue management, goods preparation for domestic market (label preparation, layouts with printing services). Marketing wise, it deals with the organization and coordination of advertising and sales campaigns, communications and brand image, customer support, preparing reports, analysis and pricing.

Merchandising is also part of their services which includes: optimal covering of sales points, goods management in view to targeted objectives/seasonal aspects/shares, and also the distribution and control of goods.

The company uses technology and innovation for its day to day tasks, such as:

• Mobile Business System for workflow planning and management through mobile devices;

• QlikView for modern analytical system to provide quick and accurate statistics/report;

• Perfect DSM for efficient transport tracking and management of real-time;

Equinox Vision for modern warehouse management system, which ensures quick, smooth and accurate logistics services.