Transform Underutilised Space into a Competitive Advantage
This is a strategic business case for Onward Holdings to partner with ZINT. We propose a proactive, data-driven approach to monetise cyclical vacancy, turning a persistent challenge into a significant revenue opportunity and securing your position as a market leader in the dynamic Yorkshire logistics landscape.
Projected Year 1 ROI
A powerful return by filling just over a third of vacant space.
Additional Annual Revenue
Based on conservative modelling of a 10,000-pallet facility.
Payback Period
An exceptionally rapid return on investment, proving immediate value.
The Challenge: Navigating Market Volatility
The UK logistics market faces a paradigm of short-term volatility against long-term growth. For Onward Holdings, this manifests as the direct financial and operational cost of cyclical vacancy, a problem magnified by regional market pressures.
UK Market: Confidence vs. Reality
National logistics confidence has dipped, primarily driven by demand volatility. This creates significant planning challenges and intense price pressure from customers, making asset utilisation more critical than ever.
Yorkshire Market: A Strategic Paradox
Yorkshire shows resilient demand, with 3PLs and manufacturing driving warehouse take-up. However, this strength creates intense competition for logistics services, meaning even small periods of vacancy directly impact profitability.
The True Cost of Empty Space
Underutilised space is an active financial liability. Use the calculator below to see the potential annual revenue being lost based on your average vacancy rate for a 10,000-pallet facility.
Potential Lost Annual Revenue
£126,000
Based on a conservative £7/pallet/month revenue.
The Strategy: Proactive Client Diversification
The solution is to shift from a reactive leasing model to a proactive, data-driven strategy. By identifying and targeting clients in sectors with counter-cyclical demand, Onward Holdings can smooth its revenue curve and maximise year-round asset utilisation.
Exploring Counter-Seasonal Opportunities in Yorkshire
Default Demand: Retail / E-commerce
How ZINT Magic Insights Enables This Strategy
Identify
Pinpoint companies in target sectors within your strategic catchment area.
Profile
Gain deep insights into their operational scale, supply chain, and key contacts.
Target
Focus sales efforts on businesses that are prime candidates for 3PL solutions.
Engage
Initiate consultative, data-backed conversations that solve their specific seasonal challenges.
The Financial Case for Partnership
The investment in ZINT Magic Insights delivers a clear and compelling return. Our conservative model projects a 200% ROI in the first year alone, transforming a small portion of vacant space into significant, high-margin revenue.
3-Year Financial Projection
This model assumes a sustained improvement in utilising just 36% of a baseline 15% vacancy rate. The cumulative net gain demonstrates the long-term value of a proactive client acquisition strategy.
A Strategic Partnership for Future Growth
This is more than filling space; it's about building a more resilient, agile, and profitable business model. Let's take the next steps to validate these projections with your data and demonstrate the power of the ZINT platform.
Collaborative Workshop
A 90-minute session to refine the ROI model with your precise operational data, creating a bespoke financial forecast.
Live Platform Demo
A tailored demonstration focused on identifying high-potential clients for your key Yorkshire facilities in real-time.
Formal Proposal
A detailed proposal outlining the subscription, onboarding plan, and the finalised, bespoke ROI projection.