Solutions — 04 · Supply Chain & Procurement
One plan across every partner, from raw material to delivered goods.
Once a product is in commercial production, we coordinate procurement, production planning and logistics across raw-material suppliers, manufacturing partners, packaging suppliers and carriers — with cost, lead time and supply continuity in view.
Context
Supply chains rarely fail in one place. They fail at the hand-overs.
A single supplement SKU can depend on several raw-material suppliers, a manufacturer, two or three packaging suppliers and a logistics provider — each working to its own lead times and priorities. A late label or a delayed active holds up the entire batch, and the cost of that delay appears far from where it started.
We run these dependencies as one procurement and production plan, linked to the brand's forecast. That means purchase orders placed at the right time, production slots that match material availability, and a single, current view of status and risk across the chain.
What's included
Scope of the service.
- 01
Forecast-linked planning
Purchasing and production timing derived from sales forecasts, stock levels and lead times.
- 02
Purchase-order management
Orders issued, confirmed and tracked across raw-material, packaging and manufacturing partners.
- 03
Production alignment
Material and component arrivals synchronised with booked production slots.
- 04
Logistics coordination
Inbound and outbound transport arranged, including delivery of finished goods to the brand's warehouse or distribution partner.
- 05
Landed-cost review
Total cost per unit — materials, conversion, packaging, freight — analysed, and commercial optimization opportunities identified.
- 06
Reorder and continuity planning
Repeat orders planned ahead, and critical dependencies reviewed to avoid stock-outs and expedite costs.
When clients use it
Typical situations.
- Growth beyond ad-hoc ordering
- Volumes and SKU count have reached the point where reactive purchasing causes stock-outs or excess.
- Too many partners, no single owner
- Several suppliers and a manufacturer are involved, but nobody holds the full plan.
- Recurring delays
- Late deliveries are affecting launches, retail listings or customer commitments.
- Margin pressure
- The brand needs a clear picture of landed cost and where it can realistically be reduced.
Planning horizons
Continuity is planned at three distances.
Supply problems are usually visible early. The work is to look far enough ahead and act while options remain open.
NowCurrent orders
- Production slots confirmed
- Materials on hand or inbound
- Release and dispatch dates
NextReplenishment
- Forecast against MOQ
- Long-lead materials ordered
- Packaging reprint timing
LaterResilience
- Alternative sources assessed
- Price and availability risks
- Capacity for growth
Workflow
How the work runs.
- Step 01
Map
Current suppliers, lead times, costs and dependencies documented.
- Step 02
Plan
Procurement and production aligned to forecast and stock targets.
- Step 03
Execute
Purchase orders placed and tracked across every partner.
- Step 04
Deliver
Finished goods shipped, received and reconciled.
- Step 05
Review
Cost, lead time and service performance reviewed before the next cycle.
Key decision factors
The trade-offs we help you weigh.
There is rarely one correct answer. We make the implications visible so decisions are made deliberately.
Stock cover versus working capital
Higher safety stock protects availability but ties up cash and increases shelf-life exposure.
Consolidated versus split shipments
Consolidation lowers freight cost per unit; split shipments get product to market sooner.
Early commitment versus flexibility
Committing volumes early secures slots and pricing; waiting keeps options open when demand is uncertain.
Near versus distant suppliers
Proximity shortens lead times and reduces risk; distance may offer lower prices with longer planning horizons.
Related capabilities
Dosage forms frequently involved.
Operational note
Visibility across the whole chain.
A single plan for materials, production and delivery means fewer surprises and better-informed commercial decisions.
Supply Chain & Procurement
Want more control over cost, lead times and supply continuity?
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