Supply Chain Analytics

Supply Chain specialists are at a constant endeavor to optimize critical supply chain processes in the day-to-day operations. Some of the most pressing challenges faced by Supply Chain specialists are such as a want of an accurate estimate of product demand, effective inventory management, timely transportations, and vendor selection problems. These challenges cannot be effectively resolved using traditional analysis tools especially in times when marginal profits define and make or break companies.

Our team’s expertise in utilizing advanced analytics and business strategy tools helps companies address key business issues and find solutions to all issues beginning from procurement of raw materials to the final throughput. The results help businesses in effective forecasting of inventory requirements, optimization of turnaround time and cost in logistics and enhancement of process efficiencies.
Some of our key expertise and strengths within the area of supply chain analytics can help you make decisions that optimize your business goals and address significant questions:



	With existing volatile demand how can we determine true future demand to match inventories of stock and finished goods? Can we even out sales and production to avoid bullwhip / whiplash effect? Can I accurately predict demand to avoid stock-out level?

Demand forecasting



	How can we identify the optimal sources of raw materials, spot reliable vendors, rationalize distribution channels and yet follow a dynamic scheduling? How to analyze and identify savings opportunities in Indirect and Direct Commercial Spends for bottom line savings?

Procurement analytics



	How to analyze all orders and shipments in-transit status for improvements in inbound lead time reliability, reduce inventory carrying costs and reduce retail stock-outs? How to uncover bottlenecks, identify under-performing trading partners and leverage performance data in pricing negotiations? What products are better suited for which segments?

Transportation and Logistics analytics



	How to identify process defects and highlight critical problem areas, assess product/service delivery reliability and reduce deviations from standards? How to analyze data from call/visit audits, internal tracking systems, customer feedback surveys, and employee feedback to isolate quality deficiencies ?

Quality improvement analytics