Supply Chain Solutions Products

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• Supply Chain Diagnostic
• Software requirements definition and selection
• Project Manage Software Implementation
• SCM Strategy Implementation
• Implementation of the SCOR (Supply Chain Organisational Reference) Model
• Mergers and Acquisition Due Diligence

Supply Chain Diagnostic

This involves both a strategic and detailed analysis of your existing business environment and supply chain processes. Comparing the company’s current performance to that of the metrics that are applicable to your industry, thereby providing clients with a blue print or map for further operational improvement.

Before making any investment in time or money in technology of any type it is vital to know how your supply chain is performing and which parts are out of harmony – thereby ensuring your new purchase is correctly aligned to assist with your supply chain’s requirements.

An independent supply chain audit can keep you from possibly wasting your investment or stop you having problems during and after technology implementations thereby assuring you of the right selection.

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Software requirements definition and selection

There is a myriad of software packages available that can help you achieve these results but which one is right for you? It is often confusing and difficult and no one package is right for every company. We’ll help you choose the right software for your business.

Our selection process will establish your specific business needs and compare them to the functionality of each of the software systems. We will professionally manage; the writing of the specification document, the request for quotation process and assist you to control the demonstration process. We will provide expert opinions assisting you to make the right decision for your business.

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Project Manage Software Implementation

A frightening statistic from the IT industry is that 75% of ERP implementations fail, the major reasons being project management related. Software companies are much more comfortable when an independent project manager is appointed to operate from the purchasing companies side. It dramatically improves the chances of a successful implementation.

So when your ready to proceed, we and able to provide specialised project management expertise to assure that your system is implemented on-time, within budget and that the new software does in fact provide the business value enhancements that were promised in the software company’s sales presentation.

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SCM Strategy Implementation

Supply Chain Solutions can also provide you with the expertise to implement any projects you have identified along with recommendations found in our supply chain diagnostic process. We will set up appropriate metrics, refine business processes that require adjustment and provide senior executives with an executive dashboard that will enable quick and easy monitoring of the company’s future performance. Our supply chain projects ensure that the greatest value can be derived from any new processes and/or technology implementation.

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Implementation of the SCOR (Supply Chain Organisational Reference) Model

www.supply-chain.org will provide details on The Supply Chain Council which is an independent, cross-industry, not-for-profit, global corporation that has been set up to advance state-of-the-art supply chain systems and practices.

Supply Chain Solutions are unique by utilising SCOR methodologies and metrics in delivering the enormous benefits gained from undertaking a supply chain project.

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Mergers and Acquisition Due Diligence

As a consequence of the results we have achieved in improving companies performance it is becoming a frequent occurrence that Merchant Banks and Venture Capitalists engage us to assist in their due diligence process. While their accounting fraternity are examining the prudential and traditional financial aspects of the target company - we examine and report on the operating performance of the company, particularly inventory.

As a consequence of this activity we have also developed a product to assist companies to prepare for sale, ensuring that they are as efficient and lean of inventory as is possible before going to market thereby ensuring the best possible price for the company.

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