Supply Chain Management

Global supply chains are more complex than ever—driven by rising demands, volatile markets, and global dependencies.

We help you take control: understand your supply chain, actively manage it, and build lasting, sustainable improvements.

Supplier Search and Sourcing
  • Supplier market research (local and global)
  • Longlist/shortlist creation
  • Supplier identification based on requirements
Supplier Onboarding
  • Supplier questionnaires and master data setup
  • Collecting documents and storage
  • Checking Quality and Documents
  • Communication setup SPOC/Escalation Matrix
  • Set up a contact person, escalation path, and governance
Supplier Onboarding
  • Supporting a smooth transition
  • Transition to alternative suppliers
  • Knowledge transfer and documentation closure
Supplier Evaluation and Qualification
  • Certification checks
  • On-site or desktop Audit
  • Capability and capacity assessment
  • Process maturity assessment
  • Risk Management
Contracting and Legal Alignment
  • Contract review (framework agreement, ABBs, GT&C)
  • Negotiation support (price, payment terms, liabilities, delivery terms)
  • Compliance check (data protection, export control)
  • Defining service levels and penalties (SLAs)
Supplier Performance Management
  • KPI system setup
  • Supplier scorecard
  • Monthly/quarterly performance reviews
Supplier Development & Continuous Improvements
  • Lean improvements with suppliers
  • Kaizen workshops
  • Process optimisation
  • Value Stream mapping
  • Cost-down initiatives
  • Quality improvement programs
Supplier Governance and Communication
  • Defined meeting cadence and structure
  • RACI
  • Relationship Management
  • Conflict resolution support
Issue & Claim Management
  • Complaint handling (8D, 3D, Ishikawa, CAPA)
  • Claim processing and documentation
  • Root cause analysis
  • Escalation management
  • Supplier corrective action tracking
Supplier Risk Management
  • Risk assessment templates
  • Single-source dependency evaluation
  • Risk scoring and mitigation plans
  • Business continuity planning
  • Monitoring and early-warning indicators

KPI Framework Design
  • Procurement
  • Supplier performance
  • Production/operations
  • Inventory/planning
  • Logistics/delivery
  • Customer service
SCM KPI Dashboard Setup
  • Build a KPI dashboard
  • Define what gets measured weekly vs monthly
Supplier Performance Monitoring
  • On time delivery (OTD)
  • Quality ppm/defect rate
  • Responsiveness/lead time adherence
  • Cost development / saving tracking
  • Scorecards and review cadence
Inventory and Planning Performance
  • Stock accuracy
  • Inventory turns
  • Slow movers / obsolete stock
  • Service levels vs stock levels trade-off
  • Forecasting accuracy
Logistics and Delivery Performance
  • Delivery reliability
  • Transport cost tracking
  • Lead time performance
Margin and Cost Performance
  • Purchase price variance
  • Cost-down pipeline
  • Supplier price increase tracking
  • Total cost of ownership (TCO)
Operational Governance (Performance Rhythm)
  • Weekly operational KPI meeting structure
  • Monthly performance review
  • Quarterly supplier reviews
  • Escalation process when KPI fails

Rapid Supply Chain Diagnostics
  • Cost drivers
  • Delivery performance
  • Inventory issues
  • Supplier risks
  • Process bottlenecks
  • Bleeding Money analysis
Managing Recovery Program
  • Analysis of margin leaks
    • Purchase Price evaluation
    • Wrong Order quantity
    • Expedition costs
    • Quality Cost
    • Excessive Inventory
  • Create a measurable recovery plan
Procurement Turnaround
  • Supplier renegotiations
  • Dual sourcing to reduce dependency
  • Should Costing Analysis
  • Target Pricing evaluation
  • Contract cleanup (terms, liability, payment terms)
Supplier Performance Stabilisation
  • Supplier Scorecard and escalation process
  • Claim Management
  • Stabilisation of delivery and quality
  • Remore firefight mode
Inventory and Cash Release
  • Reduce excess stock and slow movers
  • Improve planning parameters
  • Free cash tied up in inventory
  • Improve service level without overstocking
Operational and Process Turnaround
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Lead Time Reduction
  • Simplify processes
  • Remove rework loops
Governance and Performance Control Tower
  • KPI system
  • Weekly turnaround steering meetings
  • Clear ownership and escalation
  • Action tracking
Risk and Resilience Turnaround
  • Supplier risk evaluation (financial, political, capacity)
  • Crisis mitigation plans
  • Backup supplier strategy
  • Business continuity basics
Project Execution
  • Renegotiation
  • Supplier onboarding
  • Process redesign
  • KPI rollout
  • Training
Capability Building
  • Coaching procurement and supply chain terms
  • Lean and Kaizen
  • Templates
  • Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
  • Internal maturity uplift

A comprehensive approach rather than fragmented solutions

We view supply chain management as an interconnected system.
From supplier selection through procurement, planning, and logistics to performance management, all elements are closely linked.

That is why we offer support across the entire value chain:

  • Supplier selection, evaluation, and development
  • Establishment of stable and transparent procurement structures
  • Implementation and management of KPI systems
  • Optimisation of processes and lead times
  • Enhancement of quality and delivery performance
  • Identification and mitigation of risks
  • Implementation of efficiency and cost-reduction programs

Full transparency and control—powered by clear, meaningful KPIs

A high-performing supply chain is based on measurable results.

Together with you, we develop KPI systems that create transparency and enable informed decision-making.
This allows you to maintain full visibility over:

  • On-time delivery performance
  • Quality and defect rates
  • Inventory levels and working capital
  • Cost trends and developments
  • Supply Chain Risk exposure

Implementation instead of Theory

Many consulting engagements conclude with presentations—we go beyond that.

We work with you to put solutions into action—improving supplier collaboration, streamlining processes, and building better structures.

Our objective is not just to design improvements, but to ensure they are effectively embedded in daily operations.

Flexible deployment—tailored to your specific needs

Our services can be applied flexibly to meet your needs:

  • Targeted support when you face specific challenges
  • As operational reinforcement within your organisation
  • Or partnership throughout projects and transformation journeys

This allows you to benefit from precisely the support you require, without adding unnecessary complexity.

Let’s take your supply chain to the next level

Whether you are stabilising, optimising, or transforming your supply chain, we support you in developing an efficient, resilient, and future-proof setup.

Your benefits

By working with us, you gain a partner who:

  • Understands complex interdependencies
  • Develops practical, results-oriented solutions
  • And ensures their consistent implementation

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