Supply chain consulting

Reduce waste & improve effectiveness.

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTING

The challenge

The current supply chains are strained and unreliable. Costs have increased dramatically and serviced has been compromised. Many companies are delaying production or missing customer orders due to a lack of goods. In addition to the current challenges, supply chains are 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. 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. Supply chains need to be better, faster, cheaper, and everywhere all the time.

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SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTING

The challenge

The current supply chains are strained and unreliable. Costs have increased dramatically and serviced has been compromised. Many companies are delaying production or missing customer orders due to a lack of goods. In addition to the current challenges, supply chains are 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. 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. Supply chains need to be better, faster, cheaper, and everywhere all the time.

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SUPPLY CHAIN CONsulTING

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. Areas of specialty:
Cost and service improvements identified
Rates, costs, productivity, service levels.
For transportation, distribution, warehouse, and logistics services.
Where and how to distribute goods.
These are based on LEAN principles.
PM, building layout / design, infrastructure.
Freight payment, claims management, accruals.
Cost and service improvements identified
Rates, costs, productivity, service levels.
For transportation, distribution, warehouse, and logistics services.
Where and how to distribute goods.
These are based on LEAN principles.
PM, building layout / design, infrastructure.
Freight payment, claims management, accruals.

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTING

The solution

SUPPLY CHAIN CONSULTING

The solution

The current supply chains are strained and unreliable. Costs have increased dramatically and serviced has been compromised. Many companies are delaying production or missing customer orders due to a lack of goods. In addition to the current challenges, supply chains are 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. 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. Supply chains need to be better, faster, cheaper, and everywhere all the time.

supply chain consulting

The results

Supply chain consulting

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.

SUPPLY CHAIN PROCUREMENT

RFQ MANAGEMENT

SPARQ360 specializes in logistics procurement as we help our clients source the services in the supply chain. At its core, logistics procurement is the sourcing of supply chain services and providers such as carriers, warehouse operators, technology providers, and other supporting vendors. Our consultants have 20+ years of logistics and supply chain experience. SPARQ360 utilizes a variety of bid and procurement tools to optimize and maximize the benefit in our sourcing. Our procurement practices and processes are based on LEAN principles and we adapt each project to meet our client’s needs. SPARQ360 believes in fair and ethical procurement practices and seeks to find the best fit for each client.

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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.

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