Software selection or service provider selection, such as systems integrator, third- party logistics (3PL) provider or external manufacturing service provider. ■
Sales and operations planning (S&OP).
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New product introduction and launch.
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Lean Six Sigma or other industry operational excellence program implementations. ■
Distribution or manufacturing facility layout, design and optimization. ■
Sourcing and procurement initiatives, such as strategic sourcing and category management. ■
Market Description 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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Gartner, Inc. | G00806330
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