Supply Chain Strategy and Optimization

“Without changing our patterns of thought, we will not be able to solve the problems that we created with our current patterns of thought.”
– Albert Einstein

“Supply chains are everywhere, from the biggest company in the world to running your household. We all have supply chain experience even if we don’t know it.”
– EverythingSupplyChain.comToday’s business competition is not just company vs. company – it is supply chain vs. supply chain. Our team at Experience on Demand brings multi-disciplinary expertise to bear on your supply chain strategy, helping optimize your approach and implement desired changes.
 

Key Questions

  • What business are we in?
  • Who are our customers, and what do they value?
  • Are we using our supply chain partners effectively to serve our customers?
  • How can we take cost out of the entire supply chain?
  • Are we quick enough to adapt to changes in the market?
  • What should we be doing next that we are not doing now?
  • How do we measure the success of our supply chain operations?
  • What is the most important change that we need to make regarding our supply chain?
Analyze Current State

  • Document current supply chain strategy
  • Determine customer needs and values
  • Conduct SWOT analysis

Determine Desired State

  • Outline future state
  • Determine baseline metrics
  • Map revised supply chain

Plan Actions to Close Gaps

  • Develop specific project plan
  • Select project team and create charter
  • Obtain key stakeholder support

Execute and Measure

  • Execute plan using best project management methodologies
  • Measure results vs. goals
  • Install processes to maintain changes
For more information, contact:
Ray Scott at (314) 304-8070 and ray.scott@experience-on-demand.com