Supply Chain Consulting Services

Retail Industry

• Supporting Retailers: With extensive experience in supply chain management, we support retailers from various sectors in tackling their daily challenges. We understand the complexities of unpredictable demand and evolving shopping habits, and we excel at creating agile, innovative, and efficient processes to meet these needs.

FMCG Industry

• Network and Warehouse Design: Expertise in designing and optimizing logistics networks and warehouses to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Our expertise includes managing complex logistics operations and implementing advanced systems to streamline processes.

• Operations Planning: Implement robust operations planning processes to ensure accurate demand forecasting and inventory management.

Inventory and Demand Planning

• Inventory Optimization: Skilled in optimizing inventory levels to ensure high on-shelf availability of products across multiple store formats and locations. We help develop flexible logistics platforms that operate at optimal cost.

• Sales Forecasting and Demand Planning: Expertise in sales forecasting, conducting risk assessments, and promotion planning to accurately predict demand and manage stock levels. We deploy methodologies to integrate POS data for precise demand planning.

Retail Inventory Optimization

• Comprehensive Inventory Management Solutions: Provide support with inventory modeling, category clustering, parametrization, and supply/replenishment planning.

• SKU Life Cycle Management: Create optimal solutions for product listing and inventory basket processes through a comprehensive SKU life cycle management review.

• KPI Creation and Monitoring: Assist clients in creating and monitoring KPIs, delivering best practices based on extensive experience across various industries.

• System Implementation: Support the implementation and parametrization of systems, including forecasting, allocation, and stock replenishment algorithms.

Transport Optimization

• Transportation Network Design and Optimization: Provide comprehensive support in designing, optimizing, and managing transportation networks to improve quality, efficiency, and cost. Our experience covers various sectors including dry, dairy, baby and pet food, FMCG, automotive, and textiles.

• Transportation Mode Optimization: Conduct express audits of transportation operations to identify quick wins and opportunities for deeper process reorganization. Optimize allocation of shipments between different transport models such as courier, general cargo, LTL, FTL, cross-docking, inbound consolidation, and 4PL solutions.

• Transportation Tender Management and Contracting: Assist clients in the procurement and negotiation process with carriers, fleet manufacturers, and providers.

Warehouse Design and Optimization

• Warehouse Design and Redesign: Expertise in designing and optimizing warehouses for improved quality, efficiency, and cost. This includes green-field design, interior layout of existing buildings, and re-work of operational warehouses.

• Technology Integration: Implement technologies such as WMS, barcode scanning, RFID, automated case sorting, radio picking, and put-to-light systems, ensuring real ROI.

• Express Audit: Conduct express audits to identify quick wins and opportunities for deeper process reorganization.

• Master Planning: Analyze historical data and growth forecasts to create and parametrize "material flow" models, assessing alternative solutions and their cost-effectiveness.

• Supplier Preselection and Contract Award: Assist in preparing tenders, preselecting suppliers, analyzing and negotiating offers, and ensuring adherence to design assumptions and capital expenditure plans.

• Implementation and Post-go Live Support: Provide comprehensive support during implementation and post-go live phases, including overall program management and continuous improvement.

Specialized Industry Knowledge

• Food and Non-Food Categories: Our expertise spans various categories, including ambient and temperature controlled products. We provide comprehensive support in analyzing and predicting product life cycles, ensuring supply chain efficiency.

Tender Management

• Logistics Tender Management: Proficient in managing logistics tenders with a transparent and reliable selection process. Our practical experience includes working with leading 3PLs in senior managerial roles and managing logistics tenders worth millions of euros. We support clients from the early stages to the end of the tender process, including contract drafting, implementation, go-live, and operational stabilization.

• Change Management: Skilled in managing transitions between 3PLs, ensuring a robust migration plan and proactive risk management for both exit and start-up operations.

Comprehensive Supply Chain Management

• End-to-End Supply Chain Management: From procurement and customs to warehousing and co-packing, we manage all facets of supply chain operations. This includes overseeing quality control systems, managing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Achievements and Benefits

• Significant OPEX Reduction: Achieved significant reductions in operational expenses through strategic planning and process optimization.

• Service and Customer Satisfaction Improvement: Enhanced service delivery and customer satisfaction through improved logistics strategies and operational efficiency.

• Inventory and Forecast Accuracy Improvement: Improved inventory management and demand forecasting accuracy, leading to reduced stock levels and better resource allocation.

• Environmental Impact: Contributed to CO2 emission reduction and implemented sustainable practices within supply chain operations.

Our Work

Tailored supply chain solutions that drive real results.

Inventory Boost

Reduced stockouts in six months.

Process Streamline

Cut lead times by 25% through workflow redesign.