Supply Chain & Logistics Planning
Build a phased supply chain investment plan for your business.
Execute on Your Initiatives
Intended to assist with building the supply chain capabilities needed to execute the desired initiative, the ultimate goal of this process is to build a phased supply chain investment plan for the business.
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You want to understand what supply chain models will work best for your type of products and business. We will help you develop a plan for the new operating functions with accompanying organization and roadmap.
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A detailed document describing the foundational requirements needed to address the company’s requirements. The document can include:
Operating objectives
Organizational implications: resource structure and roles needed to support the initiative
New and upgraded technology components
Facility and infrastructure
Service delivery model (i.e., in-house, outsourced, and hybrid)
High-level process descriptions
Capital outlay required
Activities, resources, contingencies, and related timing required to implement the recommended solution(s)
Risks and dependencies
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Business Analysis
The purpose of this step is meant to help validate the current state and needs of the company. It will help to collect sufficient data and analysis to inform our team’s understanding of the current state and future direction of the Client’s enterprise.
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Assessment and Options Development
The objective of this step is to assess existing and/or planned in-province Client operating assets that can be leveraged to support the new supply chain initiative and to identify new operating and technology solutions and/or potential 3rd party service providers to fill any gaps.
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Operating Plan Development and Implementation
The key deliverable for the engagement will be a comprehensive operating solution and roadmap to address the Client’s short-and long-term operating needs. Most likely, the final solution will involve some form of a shared services operating model that the brands will leverage to support their supply chain initiatives.
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