Operations and Supply Chain Practice
Overview
One of the key challenges facing an executive team is in maintaining alignment between corporate strategy and execution across operations & the supply chain. As the demands on the corporate centre increase, business unit managers struggle to keep pace with change while satisfying the daily needs of customers. The complexity of change arises from the interlocking nature of basic operating elements including human resources, organizational structures, processes, suppliers and systems; change in one area quickly cascades to the others.
The RPO Operations & Supply Chain practice seeks to bring strategy and operational execution into balance, providing specialized capabilities to manage the complex nature of corporate change.
Essentially, operations-oriented change initiatives must be: (i) focused - targeted on the critical elements needed to execute strategy; (ii) holistic - encompassing all interdependent aspects of the business and its environment; and (iii) practical - attuned to implementation realities and supported by the organization.
We offer a range of services that build on these principles to help clients develop and execute strategic change in their operations & supply chain models.
Services
Operations Strategy
Working with management to identify new sources of competitive advantage and operational effectiveness
Supply Chain Management
Improving operations of the extended enterprise to increase competitiveness and profitability
Organizational Design and Effectiveness
Re-tuning the organization to achieve new levels of agility and productivity
Process Optimization and Efficiency
Developing innovative ways to deliver products and services to increase customer value and reduce costs
Capital Productivity
Optimizing the allocation of high cost resources to boost asset utilization, improve return on investment and increase service levels
Post-Merger Integration
Ensuring a smooth post-merger operational transition and continuous improvement