FMCG Consulting

Evaluation of procurement and supply agreements. Here, we look to contain costs affected by volatile freight market conditions and fluctuating exchange rates. Also vital to the chain is optimising the flow of inbound products and raw materials.

A review of warehousing can help to improve performance as well. We can maximise efficiency and ensure readiness for increasing demands for multichannel distribution.  For many, better automation is a solution to increased productivity. It is also a response to increasing labour shortages, either short-term or long-term.

Optimisation of transport networks is also vital. This is particularly so in ‘last mile’ delivery as the volume of business direct to Consumer (B2C) traffic grows. The increased accessibility of cost-effective transport management systems (TMS) also yields potential benefits.

Reassessment of the outsourcing strategy is vital. This will ensure that ongoing contracts and service agreements with logistics service providers are aligned with future business needs.

So FMCG consultants need to address many issues, but without doubt, increasing market share and profitability is vital.

Supply chain ‘rapid diagnostic’ operational reviews. This will help to identify shortcomings in logistics processes and service execution. It will also highlight areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.

We will provide procurement and inbound logistics strategy that will lower costs and improve efficiency. This will cover sourcing options, trading terms and potential synergies in inbound freight flows.

We specialise in Distribution Centre Network Design. Here we focus on location, layout, automation, and operational improvements that can be achieved both short-term and long-term. We identify lean processes for servicing omnichannel routes to market and potential added-value services.