SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT ADVISORY

•Planning and designing the optimal supply chain network, including facility locations, distribution centers, and transportation routes.
•Creating strategic plans for supply chain operations, including cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and risk management.
•Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the supply chain, including natural disasters, geopolitical issues, and supplier reliability.
•Implementing environmentally sustainable practices in the supply chain, such as reducing carbon footprints and promoting ethical sourcing.
•Comparing supply chain performance against industry standards and best practices.

•Identifying and selecting suppliers based on strategic criteria such as cost, quality, reliability, and sustainability.
•Managing and optimizing relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality inputs and services.
•Monitoring and evaluating supplier performance through KPIs and regular assessments.
•Drafting, negotiating, and managing contracts with suppliers to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
•Implementing digital tools for automating and managing procurement processes, such as RFQs, purchase orders, and invoicing.
•Managing procurement categories to optimize spending and supplier engagement.

•Planning, implementing, and optimizing the transportation of goods, including route planning, carrier selection, and freight management.
•Managing warehouse operations, including inventory storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
•Controlling and optimizing inventory levels to balance supply and demand while minimizing costs.
•Managing the entire order fulfillment process from receiving customer orders to final delivery.
•Managing the return of goods, including returns processing, refurbishing, and recycling.
•Managing temperature-sensitive products, ensuring they are stored and transported under optimal conditions.

•Predicting future customer demand using historical data, market trends, and statistical models.
•Integrating sales forecasts with operational plans to ensure alignment between supply and demand.
•Working with suppliers and customers to jointly plan and forecast demand.
•Ensuring timely replenishment of inventory based on demand forecasts and sales data.
•Using real-time data and analytics to adjust forecasts and respond quickly to changes in demand.

•Planning, implementing, and optimizing the transportation of goods, including route planning, carrier selection, and freight management.
•Managing warehouse operations, including inventory storage, picking, packing, and shipping.
•Controlling and optimizing inventory levels to balance supply and demand while minimizing costs.
•Managing the entire order fulfillment process from receiving customer orders to final delivery.
•Managing the return of goods, including returns processing, refurbishing, and recycling.
•Managing temperature-sensitive products, ensuring they are stored and transported under optimal conditions.

•Gathering and managing data across the supply chain to support decision-making and performance monitoring.
•Using advanced analytics, including predictive and prescriptive analytics, to optimize supply chain performance.
•Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess supply chain efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and reliability.
•Implementing BI tools to visualize and analyze supply chain data for actionable insights.
•Creating dashboards that provide real-time visibility into supply chain operations and performance metrics.

•Deploying SCM software solutions like ERP, TMS (Transportation Management Systems), and WMS (Warehouse Management Systems).
•Integrating automation and robotics into warehousing, production, and logistics operations to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
•Implementing blockchain technology to enhance transparency, traceability, and security in the supply chain.
•Using IoT devices to monitor and manage supply chain operations, such as tracking shipments or monitoring equipment performance.
•Creating digital replicas of physical supply chain processes for simulation, analysis, and optimization.

•Managing the customs clearance process, including documentation, tariffs, and compliance with regulations.
•Ensuring that supply chain operations comply with international trade laws and regulations, including import/export controls and sanctions.
•Optimizing the management of tariffs, duties, and taxes to minimize costs.
•Implementing software solutions to manage global trade operations, including compliance, documentation, and risk management.

•Working with suppliers to improve their capabilities, quality, and performance.
•Implementing digital platforms for real-time collaboration with suppliers on product development, forecasting, and inventory management.
•Collaborating with suppliers on innovation initiatives to create new products or improve existing ones.
•Conducting regular audits and assessments of suppliers to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.

•Ensuring that procurement practices support environmental sustainability, including sourcing from renewable resources and reducing waste.
•Ensuring that suppliers adhere to ethical standards, including labor practices, human rights, and environmental impact.
•Implementing strategies to reduce the carbon footprint of supply chain operations, such as optimizing transportation routes or using eco-friendly packaging.
•Designing supply chains to support product reuse, recycling, and waste reduction.
•Conducting audits to ensure that suppliers comply with social responsibility standards.

•Balancing inventory levels to meet demand while minimizing holding costs and stockouts.
•Implementing JIT practices to reduce inventory levels and improve cash flow.
•Determining appropriate safety stock levels to protect against demand variability and supply chain disruptions.
•Categorizing inventory items based on their importance to focus management efforts on the most critical items.
•Monitoring and improving inventory turnover rates to increase efficiency and reduce carrying costs.

•Managing the shipment of goods, including coordination of logistics, documentation, and compliance.
•Analyzing and optimizing transportation routes to reduce costs, improve delivery times, and minimize environmental impact.
•Coordinating the use of multiple transportation modes (e.g., road, rail, sea, air) to optimize cost and efficiency.
•Selecting and managing relationships with transportation carriers to ensure reliable and cost-effective service.
•Combining smaller shipments into larger loads to reduce transportation costs and improve efficiency.

•Managing the procurement of goods and services from international suppliers.
•Coordinating the movement of goods across international borders, including customs, compliance, and transportation.
•Integrating supply chain operations across multiple countries and regions to create a seamless global network.
•Implementing systems to provide real-time visibility into global supply chain operations, including tracking and monitoring.
•Developing strategies to ensure continuity of supply chain operations in the face of global disruptions, such as pandemics or political instability.

•Handling the entire order process, from order entry to delivery and invoicing.
•Managing relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.
•Providing ongoing support and service to customers after the sale, including returns, repairs, and customer inquiries.
•Streamlining customer service operations to improve response times, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.
•Providing customers with real-time tracking of their orders and ensuring timely delivery.