We have worked with companies to help them:
· Plan and implement supplier evaluation and performance management processes, supplier relationship management (SRM) and development of supporting business processes
· Develop strategies and plans to address critical, poorly-performing suppliers
· Plan and implement supplier development and performance improvement programs
· Apply technology solutions in supplier management
· Identify and assess sub-tier supplier risk
· Develop lean supplier and supplier relationship management strategies and processes
· Plan and develop supplier days and “voice of the customer” initiatives
· Learn more through training and education
Our services include consulting, implementation and education:
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SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT PROCESS design and development (e.g. processes such as supplier on-boarding, supplier segmentation & rationalization, ongoing supplier management, performance management, etc.)
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LEAN ENTERPRISE IMPLEMENTATION including LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN for waste and cost reduction via coaching, training, use of lean tools, and change management. Develop & execute lean supply chain strategies. Working with suppliers to facilitate the adoption of lean processes and practices is a core competency.
- SUPPLIER PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT and improvement includes supply base segmentation, metrics development, evaluation techniques, performance expectations, supplier scorecard and survey development, supplier risk assessment, supplier development, supplier rationalization.
- SUPPLY CHAIN RISK MANAGEMENT (SCRM) design and develop organization, business processes and tools (technology and non-technology) to identify and manage risk.
- EDUCATION programs support lean and supply excellence initiatives and ensure knowledge transfer and adoption (for more information, go to WORKSHOPS)
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FOR SOFTWARE COMPANIES:
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PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY for software companies requiring in-depth understanding of the supplier performance management space, both in terms of target audience and software features and functions.
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP through development of white papers, articles and podcasts
- WHITE PAPER development for services and software companies (for more specific information on white papers, please contact us)
Value Chain Group Representative Consulting Work
We use a 4-step process to ensure success, adoption and sustainment
Our Core Values:
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