| Typical Assignments
An acknowledged, results-driven leader in supply chain consulting, we are noted for our ability to create innovative solutions for winning and defending market leadership. SLC applies a multi-disciplined approach for resolving issues and managing change.
The SLC Benchmark Data Base™, comprised of extensive supply chain best practices, provides a solid foundation for quickly identifying and implementing highly effective, pragmatic solutions. This powerful knowledge base has been developed through 20 years of supply chain consulting projects with leading, best-in-class companies representing a broad spectrum of products, channels and industries. Our partnerships consistently yield successful results.
TYPICAL ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE:
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| Developing & Integrating Strategies |
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Developed and implemented a supply chain strategic plan for a leading grocery products manufacturer |
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Post-acquisition integration of customer service and distribution for a major consumer products company
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Modeled and optimized distribution networks for numerous companies in a broad base of industries
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Strengthening Customer Relationship Management
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Conducted a best practices assessment of order to cash process, cost to serve, and pricing/service strategies for a global confectionery company |
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Performed a competitive evaluation of customer pick-up program for a leading healthcare products company
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Guided CPG companies in structuring competitive bracket-pricing and logistics efficiency programs |
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Conducted annual customer interface benchmark study that evaluates performance, policies, practices, and programs |
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Increasing Supply Chain Value & Efficiency
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Integrated Value Chain activities and optimized organizational responsibilities |
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Reengineered demand and supply processes to reduce inventory and improve product supply reliability |
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Developed an optimized global sourcing and conversion strategy for agricultural products |
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Driving Manufacturing Savings
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Applied lean principles to pack out and assembly operations to reduce cycle time and increase productivity and yield |
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Streamlined manufacturing and distribution facility layouts, to improve the flow of materials, and reduce costs |
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Developed make vs. buy analysis tool to facilitate lowest cost sourcing and production options |
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Enhancing Fulfillment Operations
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Executed numerous RFP's to select 3PL warehouses |
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Guided negotiations for a performance-based, gain-sharing contract between a 3PL provider and our client |
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Conducted warehouse best practices assessments that improved costs, efficiency, product flow, and layout |
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Evaluated 3rd party warehouse rates, service capabilities, and performance for specific markets |
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Improving Delivery Effectiveness
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Conducted transportation best practices assessments that improved costs, shipments planning and capacity |
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Designed a temperature controlled delivery service network that enhanced product quality to the customer |
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Evaluated customer pick-up rates, policies and practices to develop an effective and competitive program for our client |
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Created an outsourced Direct Store Delivery network to meet new product delivery requirements |
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