SUPPLY CHAIN NETWORK DESIGN
Types of Business Problems Addressed
Optimize the distribution network to address facility lease decisions, flow optimization across network, and adapt to the changes in geographical demand patterns
Manufacturing footprint optimization across multiple product lines to launch manufacturing facilities in new territories and lower the total COGS for the company
Greenfield analysis to identify the optimal location of new facilities to address growth projects or mergers / acquisitions
Our Services
Set up a Network Modeling Center of Excellence from concept to full operation including tool selection, data platform development, and staffing strategy
Streamline and implement repeatable processes for quickly and efficiently executing modeling projects e.g. standardized inputs, outputs, methodology
Provide ongoing support (modeling staff) to augment internal modeling capability with trained modelers with deep expertise
Answer a burning question on manufacturing or distribution network for a specific facility, product line, or business unit
SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING
Types of Business Problems Addressed
Poor Forecast Accuracy resulting in excess inventory, stockouts, inefficiencies, and supplier impacts
Inadequate supply chain planning affecting capital, costs, customer satisfaction, and business success
Siloed approach to planning blocking visibility across functions and resulting in poor financial performance
Lack of an integrated planning framework to connect strategic planning with tactical and execution level planning
Our Services
Implement planning strategies focusing on demand forecasting, inventory management, capacity planning, supplier collaboration, and risk mitigation
Leverage advanced technologies and analytics to boost efficiency, cut costs, enhance customer service, and gain a market edge
Help organizations adopt integrated business planning frameworks and technologies
Set up Supply Chain Planning Center of Excellence from concept to full operation including tool selection, data platform development, and staffing strategy
DIGITAL PROCUREMENT
Types of Business Problems Addressed
Lack of information availability with buyers to accurately assess supplier performance
Gaps in spend visibility to drive proper category strategies and action plans
Lack of initiatives by the suppliers to proactively engage in improving velocity, quality, and delivery performance
Difficulty in pulling through year-over-year cost reductions from procurement initiatives
Our Services
Conceptualize, design and implement tools for supplier collaboration and supply assurance
Design and implement vendor managed / vendor owned inventory programs
Digitalize direct and indirect procurement processes by implementing platforms for better spend control
Conceptualize, design, and implement supply chain command center platforms by connecting data sources across procurement, logistics, and manufacturing
INBOUND SUPPLY CHAIN
Types of Business Problems Addressed
Lack of visibility and control over inbound flows from supplier to receiving docks
Poor supplier delivery performance causing supply chain disruptions resulting in increased costs and missed opportunities for meeting customer demand
Frequently missed shipments and deliveries leading to higher inventory and increased operational costs
Latency in responding to disruptions that significantly impact operational efficiency and overall performance
Our Services
Develop Total Cost of Ownership models to take sourcing decisions or decide on delivery terms for existing supply base
Conceptualize, design, and implement tools to facilitate better collaboration on material requirements between manufacturer / distributor and supplier
Improve control over inbound logistics by implementing transportation forecasting, planning, and execution process to position capacity and provide product level visibility
Connect data sources across procurement, transportation, manufacturing and logistics to build supply chain disruption management capability
TRANSPORTATION OPTIMIZATION
Types of Business Problems Addressed
Higher than market freight rates, variance in freight budgets, and too many carrier service delivery issues
Lack of transparency in reported freight expenses, poor data quality, and delayed payments to providers
Missed opportunities for shipment consolidation, shortest routing, and optimal mode selection resulting in excessive freight costs
Transportation viewed as a tactical business function versus a strategic business imperative
Our Services
Launch a freight procurement bid at a lane, mode, or enterprise level
Conduct a strategic opportunity assessment to assess performance gaps and prepare improvement roadmap including the technology solutions needed
Plan and execute transformation of specific function e.g., Freight Audit & Pay, Freight data analytics, Freight Procurement etc.
Design the solution concept, develop the business case, prepare implementation roadmap, and support integration of technology platforms
ROUTE PLANNING
Types of Business Problems Addressed
Longer transit times and delays resulting in frustrated customers and poor customer experience
Higher freight rates, excessive miles driven, and inefficient fleet usage in last mile delivery networks
Frequent freight capacity shortages, empty backhauls, and high overall freight costs
Lack of forward visibility resulting in sub-optimal route plans, missed deliveries, and high environmental impact
Our Services
Fleet engineering & technology-based route design to be executed by a private / dedicated fleet
Staff augmentation to provide continuous support on multiple route design scenarios over a set timeframe
Design a private / dedicated fleet management program outlining opportunities for efficient route planning and leveraging continuous moves
Full-service capability to provide ongoing management of private / dedicated fleet management program
TECHNOLOGY SELECTION
Types of Business Problems Addressed
No clear understanding of supply chain technology market landscape
Lack of documented business requirements, defined evaluation criteria, and ready to engage potential vendors
No prior experience with specific nuances of vendor solutions and potential fit with business drivers and savings opportunities
Lack of a fully developed process to select technology, justifying the investment, and engaging the senior stakeholders in approval process
Our Services
Develop the strategy & business case for technology-enabled supply chain transformations
Conduct the market analysis, vendor selection, and technology fit assessments
Design the process architecture and solution blueprint for selected technology platforms
Provide support on adapting, improving, and enhancing the value delivery from in-use technology solutions
TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Types of Business Problems Addressed
Cost overruns and schedule delays on transformation programs
Lack of process control in governing transformational change
No structure and methodology to organize transformational initiatives through gates and milestones
Frequent dissatisfaction and disengagement of team members on large programs
Our Services
Setting up, managing, and running PMO for diverse functions and companies
Implement proven project management methodologies to deliver large scale transformations
Deploy best practices and standards to any project, program, or organization
Experienced project / program managers on staff
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