We develop a tailored operational strategy aligning your supply chain with business objectives, optimizing efficiency and responsiveness.
Our S&OP/IBP process synchronizes sales, operations, and logistics, ensuring accurate demand forecasting and resource allocation.
We bring best practices that can be adopted such that COGS (cost of goods sold) is influenced. Includes procurement systems and practices, single vs. multi-sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, classification and management, contract review and negotiation.
Our approach balances inventory levels to minimize costs while meeting demand, reducing excess and stockouts for enhanced efficiency.
From Network Node Analysis and Operations Research to carrier evaluation and contract management. We can critically examine current operations and recommend key changes to potentially reduce costs and enhance service / reliability in a sustainable manner.
Our warehouse processes enhance storage, order fulfillment, and inventory accuracy, improving overall supply chain performance.
We implement effective management systems and performance metrics to monitor and continuously improve supply chain processes.
Implementation
During implementation, our approach to achieving an optimized end-to-end supply chain encompasses precise implementation across various facets, dependent upon scope and needs, but always beginning with a Supply Chain Operational Strategy.
Interventions in Sales & Operations Planning / Integrated Business Planning bring state-of-the-art practices to S&OP, S&OE, IBP and all of the associated sub-disciplines. This includes better sales forecasting, improved interdepartmental communication and commitment, root cause analysis on missed commitments, Demand planning, Supply planning and customer contracts.
In the realm of Sourcing and Procurement, we delve into current practices and supplier relationships, such that best practices can be adopted and COGS (cost of goods sold) influenced. Includes procurement systems and practices, single vs. multi-sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, classification and management, contract review and negotiation, inventory measurement and management. Potentially a huge source of hidden savings for your organization.
Inventory Management analysis assesses existing levels, turnover rates, and stockout occurrences, paving the way for optimization techniques that minimize costs and align with demand variations.
Distribution & Logistics efforts involve an evaluation of distribution networks, transportation modes, and routing to optimize routes, enhance delivery speed, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.
Furthermore, Warehouse Management & Operations improvements stem from warehouse layout evaluations, optimizing processes for storage, order fulfillment, and inventory accuracy.
Implementing Management Systems encompasses refining performance metrics and systems to track progress and drive ongoing enhancement.
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