Supply chain leaders often need help from consulting firms across a spectrum of projects. These leaders include chief supply chain officers (CSCOs), supply chain strategists and functional supply chain leaders in planning, logistics, customer service, manufacturing, and sourcing and procurement. Projects can range from developing supply chain strategy and strategic planning to implementing new practices in specific functions.
Examples of supply chain strategy and planning projects include:
End-to-end supply chain strategy and roadmaps
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Supply chain and manufacturing network design
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Digital supply chain strategies and roadmaps
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Organizational design
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Postmerger/postacquisition supply chain and operational integration planning ■
Supply chain segmentation
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Product portfolio/SKU rationalization
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Cost-to-serve analysis
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Complexity reduction/optimization
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Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
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New product introduction and launch (NPI&L)
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Supply chain operations consulting is focused in industries that are highly dependent on the management of physical flows of material and inventory from suppliers through internal operations, such as manufacturing or distribution to end customers or patients. These industries include industrial manufacturing, consumer products, retail, life sciences, high tech, natural resources, and oil and gas.
Examples of supply chain operations consulting projects include:
Business process improvement
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Process and operational training
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