SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS
DEVELOP LOGISTICS STRATEGY
Our Approach
Review supply base footprint assumptions and identify logistics risks and opportunities:
– Map supply chain and develop estimates of volume flows
– Recommend logistics routings and responsibilities for each source region
– Deliver studies on strategic choices, eg use of supplier parks, warehousing, freight ownership, packaging approach (lease vs buy etc)
– Support make/ buy studies with logistics costs and impacts
– Make specific recommendations for management of high value/ high complexity parts and assemblies including sequenced supply
– Work with sales team to confirm processes for stock-holding and shipment of finished goods
– Provide cost estimates to support programme approval
BENEFIT 1
Avoiding Pitfalls in Scaling from Prototype to Production
Without a clear strategy it is easy to focus on immediate requirements to support prototype and early builds and then get into severe difficulties when volumes ramp up to full production and there are issues in holding sufficient parts and in ensuring the correct parts are being routed to where they are needed on the line.
BENEFIT 2
Strategic Planning to Minimise Mid-Programme Disruption
Time spent up-front on developing suitable strategies allows costs to be optimised and avoids the risk of expense and disruption of having to change direction mid-way during programme delivery.
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Wulston Alderman
Technical Specialist – Supply Chain & Logistics