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4PL SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
The challenge
Efficient supply chains are one of the main drivers of a successful business model. Optimized supply chains are flexible, lean, transparent, innovative, customer centric and aligned to the overall company strategy. But supply chains need to deliver in a world of constant change, driven by many internal and external influences, i.e., changing customer needs, M&A, cost pressures, governmental and environmental requirements, competition and the need to innovate. Supply chains need to be better, faster, cheaper, and everywhere all the time.
4PL SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
The solution
With our extensive global network of supply chain experts, LEAN processes and supply chain optimization tools, we help clients optimize their supply chains and prepare for future growth. Our solutions include 4PL control tower management, value engineering, optimization of freight networks, supply chain and warehouse design, freight procurement, freight audit and pay. A key differentiator in our solution is the way SPARQ360 utilizes the collective intelligence and expertise of the client organization. The deployment of the Value Circle™ guarantees the optimal combination of the client’s and SPARQ360’s expertise and knowledge. With a supply chain spend under management of $600M for multiple clients in different sectors, we have generated significant savings while also improving service levels.
4PL SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
The solution
With our extensive global network of supply chain experts, LEAN processes and supply chain optimization tools, we help clients optimize their supply chains and prepare for future growth. Our solutions include 4PL control tower management, value engineering, optimization of freight networks, supply chain and warehouse design, freight procurement, freight audit and pay.
A key differentiator in our solution is the way SPARQ360 utilizes the collective intelligence and expertise of the client organization. The deployment of the Value Circle™ guarantees the optimal combination of the client’s and SPARQ360’s expertise and knowledge. With a supply chain spend under management of $600M for multiple clients in different sectors, we have generated significant savings while also improving service levels.
change management
The results
4PL SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
The results
4PL SUPPLY CHAIN OPTIMIZATION
The results
significant cost savings
Freight cost savings up to 5%.
increased performance
Increased service performance to the market of 15% at same or lower costs.
compliance programs
Compliance programs for suppliers and carriers with related costs reductions up to 10%.
continuous improvement ideas
Structured continuous improvement programs with idea funnels of 100 plus per client.
sharing best practices
Structured process to leverage best practices between business units and regions.
Case study
CREATING A CONTINUOUS
IMpROVING SUPPLY CHAIN.
The clients demand
A leading producer of bottles and cans experienced increased supply chain costs and operational disruptions.
The Solution
SPARQ360 applied all elements of our value circle – engagement, ideation, and realization. We provided skilled LEAN resources such as engineers, operators, and procurement consultants to assess the current state and develop a plan for a future state.
The Result
The client realized lower supply chain costs by $8 million dollars. We implemented the full Value Circle, which added capacity and optimized the operations for ongoing savings.
