Clear view and vision in your supply chain

The final objective of SCM strategy consulting is financial optimisation (EBIT, ROCE) of the supply chain. Here we simulate and compare different scenarios, taking into account the general strategic conditions such as the business model, market and product requirements, differentiation/investment strategies as well as the existing supply chain system.

We perform analysis to explore the potential offered by the various components in the supply chain. Based on the production recourses and flows/stocks of material at the plant this potential is identified according to the objectives and quantified in a readily understandable manner. This provides the starting point for further actions.

A customizing process is used to reorganise the supply chain in line with the client´s specific needs: this involves looking at product-related manufacturing processes, intelligent semi-finished part stages, distribution centres as well as market/product-specific service levels. Here the key issue is designing future processes and establishing how best to organise them. It finally becomes clear who decides what, where and when.

Inventory Design & Engineering is used to clarify the following issues: How much stock is needed in the supply chain, and where? What inventory is required depending on transport/production batch sizes (campaigns etc.), availability to deliver, service level, quality requirements and reserve stock as protection from shortages?

The Solution Integration Concept comprises:

• Mapping out processes onto solution architecture (which system supports which process)?
• Synchronising solution components, identifying interfaces
• Issuing specifications and tender documents for solution architecture
• Creating a benefit-oriented introduction strategy (processes and systems)
• Organising tender processes and assessing the level of cover

This concept decides which steps are to be carried out, how and in what order.