We help organizations design high-performing supply chain analytics competencies by ensuring they are structured for success and aligned with business goals. Our design methodology focuses on the following key characteristics:

• Team composition: Define the right team size, structure, and leadership capabilities.

• Team capabilities: Identify required expertise, from business acumen to technical proficiency.

• Process & governance: Establish frameworks for initiative prioritization, stakeholder engagement, and project management.

• Sustainability: Develop systems to ensure resiliency through reorganization and turnover.

• Technology & tools: Recommend the right tools, platforms, and coding environments to support analytics capabilities.

For existing teams, we provide a structured evaluation framework to evaluate performance against best practices and identify opportunities for growth in the following areas:

• Leadership & influence: Evaluate the team’s ability to drive strategic impact and influence senior leadership.

• Analytical methodology: Assess proficiency in applying advanced analytical techniques (AI, ML, optimization, simulation) to generate high-impact, actionable recommendations.

• Operational effectiveness: Analyze workflows, collaboration, and decision-making processes to identify inefficiencies.

• Technology utilization: Review the effective use of analytics platforms, apps deployment, data repositories, and visualization tools.

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We provide tailored solutions to enhance team capabilities, ensuring continuous improvement in the following areas:

• Targeted training & mentorship: Upskill team members in methodologies, tools, and leadership.

• Process optimization: Improve governance, initiative prioritization, and stakeholder alignment.

• Technology advancement: Introduce new analytics platforms and refine tool usage for maximum efficiency.

• Apps development: Lead the design, development, and deployment of ‘apps’, extending the use of advanced analytics to business users.

We offer expert resources to enhance your internal team’s capabilities, providing:

• Senior leadership support to explore strategic alternatives.

• Analysis design tailored to specific business problems.

• Expertise in algorithms, tools, and methodologies.

• In-project mentorship for team members at all levels.

• Leadership in the design, development, and deployment of ‘apps’ for business users.

• Additional capacity to accelerate key initiatives or address personnel gaps.

Our ongoing oversight services ensure your team remains at the forefront of supply chain design excellence by:

• Driving continuous improvement in tools and methodologies.

• Conducting regular competency evaluations.

• Providing external validation to bolster organizational confidence.