Client Challenges We Solve
Why Companies Call Us
If any of these sound familiar, this engagement is built for you.
Excess safety stock masking poor forecast accuracy
Bullwhip effect between suppliers, plants, and DCs
S&OP meetings are reporting theater, not decision forums
No demand sensing — too reliant on lagging indicators
SKU proliferation outpacing inventory systems
Service level targets set arbitrarily, not by customer economics
Our Approach
A 4-Phase Engagement
Structured, transparent, and built around measurable outcomes.
Inventory Diagnostic
Analyze 24 months of SKU-level demand, lead times, service levels. Identify slow-mover, obsolete, and at-risk inventory.
Statistical Forecasting
Deploy advanced forecasting models (Croston, SBA, ML ensembles). Backtested accuracy improvement targets.
Safety Stock Optimization
Service level-driven safety stock. Multi-echelon optimization for networks.
S&OP Redesign
Demand-supply balancing cadence. Cross-functional decision rights. Monthly executive review design.
Engagement Deliverables
- Inventory diagnostic and SKU rationalization plan
- Demand sensing model and accuracy report
- Safety stock optimization (multi-echelon)
- S&OP cadence redesign and playbook
- Demand-supply balancing scorecards
- Quarterly business review template
- Tooling recommendations (o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP)
What Clients Typically See
Recent Engagement
Industrial MRO distributor ($680M revenue)
Freed $11.2M working capital, +21 pts forecast accuracy
Multi-echelon safety stock, SKU rationalization from 84K to 62K SKUs. 7-month payback.
Industries
Where This Applies
Cross-industry expertise with operator credibility in each.
Start with a 45-Minute Discovery Call
Tell us about your situation. A senior advisor will respond within 1 business day with a personalized engagement proposal.
Start with a 45-Minute Discovery Call
Senior advisor, no slide deck, no pressure. Just a working conversation about your supply chain and what would move the needle.