P1: PROJECT INITIATION
Start at Project Initiation
Introduction
Identify:
- Project resources
- Systems and people
- Project priorities
- Operational and financial metrics
GOAL: INTRODUCTION AND ONBOARDING
Objective: Get Aligned on Objectives
We start by understanding your business context, priorities, and success criteria. We’ll identify key stakeholders, review existing metrics, and clarify project scope.
Minimum Duration: 1-2 weeks
P2: TRANSPARENCY TOUR
Take a Transparancy Tour
Observations
- Site visits and interviews
Evaluations
- Access relevant information
- Process mapping
- Whiteboarding
- Current performance metrics
- Corporate objectives
GOAL: GAIN PERSPECTIVE AND MAKE OBSERVATIONS
Objective: See Your Operations Through Fresh Eyes
We conduct site visits, interview team members, and map current processes. This hands-on discovery reveals opportunities you may have missed.
What we examine includes, yet is not limited to, the following:
- Workflow and information flows
- Resource utilization and capacity constraints
- Current performance against industry benchmarks
- Technology systems and data quality
Minimum Duration: 2-3 weeks
P3: STRATEGIC FOCUS
Direct the Strategic Focus
Review
- Current performance to metrics
Establish
- What is “Success” and contributing factors
- Identify new priorities and targets
- Key performance indicators (KPI’s)
- Reporting capabilities
- Process to inform
GOAL: SET THE DIRECTION AND ESTABLISH THE METHODS
Objective: Define What Success Looks Like
Together, we establish clear KPIs aligned with your business objectives, identify quick wins and long-term priorities, and create a measurement framework.
Minimum Duration: 1 week
P4: ANALYZE ALTERNATIVES
An Analysis of Alternatives
Fact finding
Analysis
- Gap, strategy, and/or cost analysis
- Find bottlenecks and obstacles
- Explore alternatives and constraints
- Identify and test assumptions
- Compilation of information
- Preliminary recommend
GOAL: FACT FINDING AND ANALYSIS
Objective: Identify Root Causes and Potential Solutions
We conduct rigorous analysis which may include gap analysis, cost-benefit evaluation, scenario modeling, risk assessment, and constraint identification.
Reporting begins at this stage with an initial draft containing preliminary recommendations and established criteria for evaluting each option.
Minimum Duration: 2-4 weeks
P5: REVEIW RESULTS
Time to Reveiw the Results
Recommendation
Reporting
- If/when applicable reporting may include budgets, resource requirements, research, forecasts, and/or timelines.
- Revised KPI and/or risk matrix.
- Identify and plan for mitigation or contingency for forseeable challenges.
- Completion of a report review.
GOAL: REPORTING AND FINALIZATION
Objective: Presented with Your Roadmap for Improvement
Receive a comprehensive report including prioritized recommendations, implementation roadmap, budget and resource requirements, risk mitigation strategies, and expected results.
Minimum Duration: 1-2 weeks
P6: PROJECT WRAP-UP
End with Project Wrap Up
Debrief
Any remaining business items.
Conclusion
- Discuss ongoing support options, resource requirements, and/or implementation plans.
- Establish go-forward project execution schedule if-as needed.
- Complete project close-out activities.
- Collect project stakeholder feedback (Q&A)
- Sign off on customer testimonials, and consent to contact, where applicable.
GOAL: DEBRIEF AND COMPLETION
Objective: Setting You Up for Success
We’ll discuss implementation support options, transfer knowledge to your team, establish follow-up schedules if needed, and ensure you have everything needed to move forward.
Minimum Duration: 1 week
Our Commitment to You
When you work with S&Co., Supply Chain Logistics Consulting you can expect:
Flexibility – We scale our team and approach to match your needs and budget
Transparency – Regular updates and clear documentation throughout
Expertise – Decades of combined supply chain and logistics experience
Partnership – We succeed when you succeed
Responsiveness – Quick turnaround on questions and changing requirements
Are You Ready to Improve Your Business Operations?
Start with a Free Consultation
In our complimentary 60-minute session, we will cover ….
- Discuss your specific challenges and goals
- Determine if our approach is right for you
- Outline potential project scope and timeline
- Answer any questions about our process
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a typical project take?
Most assessment projects can take a minimum of 6-12 weeks depending on scope and complexity. We’ll provide a detailed timeline after our initial consultation.
What if we need help implementing your recommendations?
We offer flexible implementation support ranging from advisory check-ins to hands-on project management. We’ll discuss options during project wrap-up.
How much does it cost?
Your investment is determined on the project complexity, resource requirements, and duration. After our free consultation, we’ll provide you with a detailed proposal. It is standard that small and medium business consultation projects range from as little as $5,000.00 for small focused efforts, and up to +$50,000.00 or greater.
Do you work with other companies in our field?
We’ve served clients across manufacturing, distribution, retail, e-commerce, and professional services. Supply chain principles apply across industries, and we quickly adapt to sector-specific nuances. Don’t be surprized by our readiness to take on any challenge.
What if our needs change mid-project?
Our approach is highly adaptable. We can adjust scope through our change management process to ensure we’re always working on your highest priorities.
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S&Co., Supply Chain Logistics Consulting Inc. helps small and mid-sized enterprises build resilient, sustainable, productive, efficient, and profitable supply chain operations. With years of management consulting experience, we deliver practical solutions that drive measurable results.
The Project Consultation Pathway
- Contract project consulting services that can respond to meet your changing requirements and is highly adaptable to the demands of challenging situations.
- Work with us to explore needs for your project or send your requirements and request for proposal to sales@supplychainlogistics.net.
- Request to receive a project estimate for your standard, customized, or simple requirements.
- We can provide an estimate after our discovery meeting with you.
*Customized projects get reviewed by our team and are accepted on a case-by case basis determined by factors like capacity, cost, and complexity..
