Supply Chain & Operations

Align processes and business strategies for deliberate growth

From high-level strategy and vision to innovative, high-impact initiatives that build on streamlined processes and infrastructure, our holistic approach helps transform the supply chain of any company, from emerging startups to established international enterprises. Our consultants help you focus on delivering the biggest improvements in the shortest amount of time possible.

Our services for supply chain and operations improvement include:

• Supply chain & operations strategy: Does your current strategic roadmap allow you to pivot quickly when you notice issues in your supply chain network? By focusing on your company’s existing strengths, we’ll help you develop and implement strategies to drive innovation and position your organization to outperform competitors in the global economy.
• Planning & forecasting: Are the right items available when and where they’re needed? We’ll assess your existing planning activities and communication methods, analyze forecast inputs, and help create a responsive, highly integrated planning process that improves operational and revenue performance. Our sales and operations planning (S&OP) services include forecast management and communication, supply-to-demand alignment, capacity management, and lead time reduction.
• Sourcing & supplier management: Are you confident you’re receiving the lowest total costs with the highest quality and service levels? We’ll work closely with you to improve existing capabilities, streamline processes, and build positive, long-term supplier relationships. Our services include sourcing strategy development and execution, cost-savings implementation, supplier development and performance management improvements, and supply-base risk assessment and mitigation.
• Manufacturing operations: A streamlined operation equates to improved financial performance. With hands-on industry experience, we’ll quickly learn the intricacies of your business operations. Our practical approach helps you achieve high performance and sustainable results that improve customer service levels and bottom-line profitability.
• Distribution & logistics management: An efficient distribution network and transportation strategy that aligns with your overall business strategy gives you the flexibility to innovate and adapt to change. Do your logistics operations align with your long-term corporate strategy? We’ll help shape an effective distribution network and transportation strategy that leverages technology and partnerships to optimize and streamline your operations. We’ll identify improvement opportunities to enhance service, lower logistics costs, and provide you with a cohesive blueprint that positions you for success in a rapidly changing global economy. Our services include transportation cost reduction, warehouse management, network design and optimization, 3PL /4PL selection and relationship management, and reverse logistics.
• Process improvement: Even the strongest performers can find new opportunities to streamline processes and reduce waste. We’ll apply our knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, value stream mapping, continuous improvement/Kaizen events, and other process improvement disciplines to remove waste and drive rapid, sustainable growth. We’ll not only identify issues and gaps in current procedures but also deliver solutions for your particular situation and manage implementation to ensure a smooth transition from current to future state operations.
• Project & program management: Transforming ideas into reality, while maintaining business alignment and profitability, can be a significant undertaking. Whether you have one project or an organizational transformation consisting of various complex initiatives, we ensure you have the keys for success: proper controls, communication mechanisms, project management tools, and monitoring processes.