LOG'S - NOTRE HISTOIRE

Summary

The script narrates the evolution of the Grimont family business from its inception with a horse and a platform to a modern logistics company. Franck Grimont, inheriting the entrepreneurial spirit, expanded the business after studying transport and logistics, establishing 'Logistique Grimont Pré'. The company innovated by creating a network of SMEs, offering agility and strength through synergy. It faced sector crises by diversifying into textiles, food, and home industries, expanding across France and to Morocco. Rebranded as 'Logs', the company grew to over 3000 employees and 30 SMEs, focusing on supply chain evolution. Amid the 2020 pandemic, Logs' agility helped navigate the crisis, aiming to become a supply chain leader by joining forces with Rélogist.

Takeaways

• 👴 The script tells the story of the Grimont family's entrepreneurial journey in logistics, starting with the grandfather using a horse and a platform.
• 🚂 The grandfather unknowingly began logistics by transporting materials like wool, linen, and cotton from the train station to warehouses and factories.
• 🚚 Robert Grimont was a pioneer in the industry, buying his first truck and storage space, which led to the creation of Grimont Transports.
• 📚 Franck, the grandson, naturally inherited the entrepreneurial spirit, studied transport and logistics, and later launched Logistique Grimont Pré with innovative concepts.
• 🏭 Franck's first client was a famous VADiste, which allowed him to acquire his first warehouse in Hazebrouck, relying on a small team of collaborators and partners.
• 🔄 In 2005, Logistique Grimont Pré created a private port to support client transformation and developed the first private multimodal platform in Northern France.
• 🌱 The private port project was eco-friendly and avant-garde, developed well before the ecological awareness and the first works of the future SC canal in North Europe.
• 📈 The company diversified to face sectoral crises, developing new partnerships in textiles, food, and home industries, and expanding to new sites in France and internationally.
• 🌐 Logistique Grimont Pré changed its name to LOGS to reflect its broad range of logistics services and international ambitions.
• 💼 LOGS grew to over 3,000 employees and more than 30 SMEs united under one brand, continuing its ambition to support clients' supply chain evolution.
• 🤝 LOGS aims to partner with others who share the same values to meet new sector demands and become a leader in the supply chain in France and internationally.

Q & A

What was the initial business activity of Franc's grandfather?

Franc's grandfather initially transported goods like wool, linen, and cotton from the train station to warehouses and then to factories, which was a form of logistics.

How did Franc's grandfather expand his business?

He expanded his business by purchasing his first truck and a storage facility, creating a company called 'Les Transports Grimont' which he later passed on to his children.

What is the entrepreneurial spirit that Franck inherited from his family?

Franck inherited an entrepreneurial spirit that led him to study transport and logistics, serve in the military, and eventually partner with various industry players before launching 'Logistique Grimont'.

Who was Logistique Grimont's first client and what did this partnership enable them to acquire?

Logistique Grimont's first client was a famous VADiste, which allowed them to acquire their first warehouse in Hazebrouck.

What is the innovative concept that Franck introduced with Logistique Grimont?

Franck introduced the concept of positioning Logistique Grimont as an alternative to large groups by creating a network of SMEs specializing in logistics with shared synergies, combining the agility of SMEs and the strength of a collective.

What significant project did Logistique Grimont undertake in 2005?

In 2005, Logistique Grimont created a private port in Dunkirk, investing in this project to accompany the transformation of their client by creating the first private multimodal platform in Northern France.

How did Logistique Grimont diversify its operations to face sectoral crises?

Logistique Grimont diversified by developing new partnerships in sectors such as textiles, food, and home goods, and by opening new sites in various regions of France, including Parisian areas, and later expanding to Africa with initial installations in Morocco.

Why did Logistique Grimont change its name to LOGS?

Logistique Grimont changed its name to LOGS to reflect a more impactful and direct association with all logistics services and to facilitate international expansion.

What strategic moves did LOGS make to strengthen its presence and expertise?

LOGS strengthened its presence and expertise by acquiring companies such as Movitex's logistics in 2015 and the connected logistics company Via Post Logistique in 2019.

How did LOGS respond to the challenges posed by the 2020 pandemic?

The agility of LOGS's SMEs and the commitment of its employees allowed the company and its clients to navigate the crisis effectively, highlighting the strategic importance of supply chain management.

What is LOGS's ambition for the future and how do they plan to achieve it?

LOGS aims to continue its growth, pursue its ambition, and support its clients in the evolution of their supply chains. They plan to achieve this by partnering with a company that shares the same values to meet the new demands of the sector and become a leading player in the supply chain in France and internationally.