Supply Chain
Supply chain consulting for inventory, warehouse and procurement
Stock-outs, overstock and late deliveries usually trace back to a few broken handoffs between purchasing, the warehouse and planning. We find those handoffs and fix the process and the system together, so the improvement lasts.
Signs you need this
- System stock and physical stock disagree, so the team counts before every big order.
- You hold too much of some items and keep running out of others.
- Suppliers deliver late and you find out only when production or a customer order is blocked.
- Receiving, putaway and picking depend on a few experienced people and are not written down.
What we do
Inventory planning and replenishment
ABC classification, reorder points and safety stock based on real demand and supplier lead times, set up in your ERP.
Warehouse processes
Receiving, putaway, bin locations, picking, packing and cycle counting, designed to keep system stock and physical stock in step.
Procurement and supplier management
Purchase approval flows, supplier lead-time tracking and follow-up routines that surface late orders before they hurt.
Demand and supply planning
A monthly planning routine that brings sales, purchasing and operations onto one set of numbers.
Logistics visibility
Tracking of inbound and outbound shipments and landed costs, so you know where stock is and what it really cost.
What you get
- Current-state process map
- Root causes ranked by impact
- Future-state process with the required system changes
- Standard operating procedures
- Training for the people who run the process
Frequently asked questions
Where do you start on a supply chain project?
With a walk-through of the actual process on site or by video, and a look at the data in your system. Most problems become clear when the two are compared.
Do we need a new system to fix our supply chain?
Not usually. Many issues come from process and data, not the software. When a system change is needed we say so and explain why.
Can you help with cycle counting and inventory accuracy?
Yes. We set up a cycle-count programme, fix the causes of variances and configure the ERP so counts and adjustments are controlled.
Not sure where the problem starts?
Tell us what is slowing your team down. In a free 30-minute call we will ask the right questions and tell you honestly whether we can help.