Operations And Supply Chain Advisory

We help CXOs and Private Equity Firms who lead scale-ups and ambitious & growth-driven industrial SMEs, predominantly in the DACH region, who value expertise, forward-looking innovation, fast improvements, increased company valuations, sustainable and streamlined operations, adaptability, and business expansion. We grow business value, focusing on the top and bottom line, cash flow, and resource efficiency. We provide diverse, end-to-end solutions when internal resources are stretched thin or an outside perspective is essential. Our network of C-Level executives is ready to step in and deliver lasting impact, ensuring your business’s continued success.

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Getting products and service from the supplier to the end customer involves a very complex set of activities and relationships required to design, source, produce, and deliver a product or service. A well-managed supply chain is critical to ensure that products are delivered on time, at the right quality, and at the lowest possible cost. We help companies optimize their operations and supply chain by focusing on:

About Our Operations and SCM Optimization

“Implementing an effective integrated supply chain strategy can be difficult due to its complexity as well as external factors such as market volatility and changing regulations, which can affect how quickly organizations are able to respond or adapt their strategies accordingly. Additionally, there may be resistance from stakeholders within the organization who are not familiar with this type of system or have difficulty understanding its value proposition compared with traditional methods used for managing supply chains.”
We offer you the opportunity to optimize the flow of materials, information and funds between and among all participating parties in your supply chain, this with our team of experienced finance and supply chain professionals. Our approach is tailored and collaborative rather than prescriptive and proprietary as in traditional consulting. We engage for project duration, we listen, focus on building mutual trust, we act with transparency and integrity, we seek to maximize ROI to your business with the quickest possible payback, and we are guided by your needs and priorities. And we don’t leave till the job is done!

Our competencies are grounded in 7 pillars that make us effective

Boutique financial advisors such as us offer a more personalized and cost-effective alternative to large advisory firms by providing tailored operations and supply chain advisory services, and doing so faster and cheaper. Key advantages of working with us include:
Integration of operations and supply chain activities which provides many benefits including improved visibility into operations, better forecasting capabilities, reduced lead times, increased efficiency in order fulfilment, lower inventory levels, improved collaboration between partners in the supply chain network, enhanced customer service levels and higher quality products/services delivered on time at competitive prices with minimal waste or disruption along the way.
Ultimately, integration of your supply chain results in very significant reduction of cost but also demand creation because prompt delivery, product availability, and accurate order filling bring customer satisfaction and thus help promote the company’s products and guarantees sustained and increasing sales order pipeline.

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