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Objective: Identify supply chain issues and provide an overview of needed improvements.

See below for a full description of our Tier 1 Supply Chain Diagnostic Service Plan.

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1 - Pre-Consultation Assessment:

  • Collect and review initial supply chain data to establish a baseline.

  • Identify key areas for further analysis based on client-provided information.

  • Examine historical data to detect patterns and potential inefficiencies.

  • Outline preliminary observations regarding current supply chain performance.

  • Set clear diagnostic objectives to guide the assessment process.

2 - Initial Meeting:

  • Discuss and clarify the client’s supply chain challenges and goals.

  • Review the scope of the assessment and what will be analyzed.

  • Establish mutual understanding of expectations for the diagnostic phase.

  • Identify key stakeholders for input and insight gathering.

  • Define the timeline for completing the assessment and delivering findings.

3 - High-Level Supply Chain Mapping:

  • Map out the existing supply chain structure to understand the flow of materials and information.

  • Identify potential bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the current process.

  • Highlight key areas of the supply chain that warrant deeper investigation.

  • Document how different supply chain components interact.

  • Review the role of key suppliers within the overall supply chain.

4 - Gap Analysis:

  • Compare current supply chain performance against industry benchmarks to identify gaps.

  • Highlight discrepancies between current practices and best practices.

  • Identify areas where performance lags behind expected standards.

  • Assess the potential impact of these gaps on overall business efficiency.

  • Prioritize gaps based on the severity of their potential impact.

5 - Preliminary Recommendations:

  • Provide an overview of key findings from the assessment.

  • Suggest areas for potential improvement, pending further detailed analysis.

  • Highlight quick-win opportunities for future consideration.

  • Recommend areas for further exploration or deeper diagnostic work.

  • Outline next steps for the client to consider, focusing on assessment outcomes.

6 - Summary Report:

  • Summarize the findings of the assessment, highlighting key insights.

  • Provide visual representations of the current supply chain and identified gaps.

  • Outline potential areas for improvement without specifying implementation strategies.

  • Highlight areas that may benefit from more detailed analysis or future action.

  • Present the findings in a clear, concise format for client review.

7 - Follow-Up Meeting:

  • Review the assessment results with the client, focusing on key observations.

  • Address any questions or areas requiring further clarification.

  • Discuss potential areas for further diagnostic work or additional assessments.

  • Reiterate the scope of the assessment, emphasizing that it is a preliminary review.

  • Agree on next steps, such as additional analysis or further discussions.