Evolving strategic management thinking, particularly in medium and larger enterprises has resulted in the consideration of supply chain process and its management in a more holistic and coordinated approach – assessing the supply chain in its entirety and undertaking the required actions and changes, such that improvements along the whole chain can be achieved. This fuels the improvement of the product cycle turnover together with increases in asset utilization and revenue and underlying with potential decrease in costs along the chain. Managing to achieve and combine the four elements will result in a synergy towards achieving desired process improvements.
There is no doubt that the external business environment has become tougher, margins thinner and markets more competitive. Customers increasingly prefer personalization and convenience apart from constant pricing pressures. Economic conditions and fierce competition are forcing a shift towards variable cost models and the pressure to accelerate return in investment and reduce time-to-market remain crucial parameters in the business space. Compunding this landscape are macro economic pressures, including shifting geo-political forces and ever-changing tax regimes at different stages of the chain.
At Momentum we help our clients objectively view this management domain in a holistic nature, segmenting the key aspects of strategic analysis, planning, decision support, operations and transaction management across the main components of the supply chain: Suppliers, manufacturers, logistics, distribution and retailing.
On the basis of a strategic and operational analysis approach we dissect and identify those areas along the chain where the client requires to change and improve and propose required changes and execution methodologies as to how to achieve the pre-set objectives. The whole process is carried out through a hands-on approach with our client.
We add accelerated value through on-going review methodologies with the objective of further refining and processes depending on potential shifts in macro and micro trends, which can enable our cients to achieve an enhanced competitive advantage.