Supply Chain Management
Covid-19 has tested global supply chains to breaking point, the lean “just in time models” perfected over the last three decades are now failing. Overnight supply chain teams have had to completely rethink operating models and stock forecasting, as customers have continued to panic buy and emptied supermarkets. Then governments implemented reactive stop and start lockdown measures” which effectively shut down apparel and non-essential retail. The shocking major impacts have been felt across global supply chains, ports, distribution networks and customers can see the results in weak on shelf availability across many retailers shelves today.
Our seasoned specialists have led, shaped and improved national and international supply chain modernization and technology infrastructure development for UK, European, Middle East and Asian.
What we do
We bring a wealth of global experience and a fresh pair of eyes to your business. In collaboration with your team, We work quickly to identify the opportunities within the business to reduce operating costs and introduce new income streams.
Often where incumbent management feel that further savings were not possible without impacting the customer or colleagues.
You can trust us to supply you with the best industry practices that drive swift EBITDA enhancement.
How we do it
An introductory review of three to five days (specific to clients requirement) benchmarking performance data. This leads to an executive summary of potential costs optimization options, strategic choices and potential projects being presented to the client team.
Our specialists are comfortable working globally, nationally, remotely or face to face as required. When the pressure is on, you can count on our professionals to support you throughout the project. We know that you will enjoy working with our team as they share their knowledge and experience. Let us know how we can assist you today.
WMS
Our functional specialists will support your team to transform into the technology warehouse management system, sharing industry best practices in automation, inventory management and digital forecasting. Equally specialists will support the development of management reporting, cost optimization, shrink and stock loss management, Artificial intelligence and drone technology.
RMS Tracking
New technology is providing touch button data and statistics to aid identification of inefficiencies across the logistical arm of the business, trucks can be monitored and tracked 24/7. Efficient route management, fuel and servicing costs and driver/truck utilization reports drive daily metrics that push new productivity boundaries further. Hidden costs of fuel, service costs, repairs and licenses can be tracked in digital real time, replacing inefficient manual tracking systems. Our last assignment generated 11% operating cost reduction annually across one distribution Centre.
Strategic Cost Optimization
We help Supply Chain Management companies implement a continuous & disciplined approach to drive spending & cost reduction.
Cost and Cash Impact Analysis
We help Supply Chain Management companies understand the financial health of their business, by analysing how cash is moving in and out of your business to better help you identify future cash flow issues
Sales, Income & Growth
Our global experience, benchmarking and modelling help us to work with management teams to build profitable strategies for growth.
Buying, Category Management and Space Planning
We support buying and merchandise teams to re-establish traditional trading techniques and best practice. Translating this into buying strategies that support both digital and physical store growth.
Commercial Negotiation
Our professional specialists have developed excellent vendor and third-party relationship management and negotiation techniques as a by-product of the work they do, often skills honed over several consecutive assignments. Access to industry data, best in class performance metrics and intimate knowledge of contractual terms and conditions makes these C-Suite professionals formidable negotiators in any situation. They seek value addition in every situation creating shareholder return on investments.
Strategic Development of Margin, Range and Profit
Our specialists will review every element of the supply chain operation with a view to making the product journey faster, simpler, cheaper and better. Armed with industry global best practices and decades of operational experience , functional specialists Lead with questions, where can we instill economic value through cost optimization and inject productivity gains through innovative cycle reviews, where does critical data support making the supply chain process more effective and efficient. Our team will review end to end processes, seeking out value additions that support margin and operating cost benefits. Range efficiency and rationalizing always remains a key focus of any review.
Marketing & Digital Analysis
Our functional specialists have been developing trading calendars, marketing campaigns and process mapping activities for over two decades for world class retail operations. Our experience includes bespoke digital campaigns design, development and execution across multiple sectors and countries (UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and United States). Functional specialists have the experience and exposure to operating at the cutting edge of advertising innovation, working closely with the largest global manufacturers, brands and their marketing teams. Together they created innovative marketing strategies that build first class brand advocacy, engage / attract new and existing customers whilst promoting new services and products across sectors. Equally we design bespoke campaigns for omni channel exposure, turnaround situations, new country entry, brand launches, format and digitalization / transformation brand marketing strategies.
Digital Supply Chain
Covid 19 has forced an online revolution, in five short months omni channel solutions have moved fast forward five year in development terms. Lock downs across the globe have forced the online story for the retail, entertainment and catering industries whilst highlighting and defining categories in the channel agenda for vulnerable, disabled, time poor, non-car owners and mature elements of our society. C-Suite and management teams have been forced to realize they must evolve their omni operating model or die.
Our professional specialists have designed, operated and consulted on omni channel developments across UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia and United States for major retailers for over two decades. Having designed, built, operated and modified / transformed operating models on a national and international scale. Our specialists understand critical financial, customer, operational and technological intricacies of omni channel strategies, process management and experience gained over several start-up ventures now ensures we know where resources & investment can be maximized.
Seasoned experience across design, execution and operating dark stores, B2B and B2C models, our specialists therefore are perfectly placed to support cost optimization and process productivity gains. Our team have helped several start-up businesses to avoid unnecessary scaling cost, injecting efficiency, operating model design, technology solutions, order fulfillment best practices and customer last mile delivery capability.
Develop Operational Policies & Procedures
Businesses fail when operating routines are not aligned to the current operating model. Our specialists will help your team to develop the right approach using global best practice and cutting edge solutions.
Energy & Utilities Management
Data driven analysis lowers both usage and cost. Capex investment drives long term solution.
Supply Chain & Logistics Analysis
Industry best practice, WMS exploitation and vehicle productivity.
KPI Performance Management
We help you define the right RETAIL METRICS to run your business profitably
Training Academy
Access to our specialists to design and deliver world class training for your business
New Build Designs
Functional experts have designed, constructed and project managed the building of hub and spoke distribution networks, cold chain capability and technology infrastructures, effectively designing the back of house support structures and network for national and international chains. This skill set is a serious competitive advantage as business ambitions demand expansion at speed across countries, states, regions or cities. Our specialists have the knowledge, skills and attitude to support the construction or modernization of supply chain support services for any size of business.
Corporate Governance
Our seasoned C-Suite professionals have all lead organizations within highly regulated and complex markets. Functional specialists can design, build or develop robust legal, regulatory and financial compliance frameworks for business formats of any size. No business is too big or too small, corporate governance, transparency, robust policies and procedures are mandatory.
The biggest failure of retailers entering a new market is lack of compliance to national, state and regional legislation which can lead to conflict and poor relationships with local government officials. This situation cannot be allowed to develop.
We’re committed to delivering world class service
Retail metrics specialise in helping busy executive teams, owners and boards make the right decisions for their business and customers.
Retail Metrics are able to open up a network of industry specialists who have led some of the very best global businesses through tough transitions.
Our partners are practitioners, not consultants and it is this hands on experience that can make the difference for your business. Our flexible model allows you to buy the experience that you need and to tailor this to deliver a fast and effective solution.
Retail metrics are transforming the industry by focussing on proven operating metrics and giving businesses access to senior practitioners at a fraction of traditional consultancy rates.
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Why not partner with us?
Success for us is obviously about helping businesses to grow. But we are building Retail Metrics as a platform that is able to quickly connect senior experienced leaders with businesses that need specific skills or solutions. This might be for a fixed term project, a recurring weekly or monthly meeting or coaching session and as your business requirements change so can your retail practitioner.
At Retail metrics we like grey hair, in fact we believe that it really helps if our practitioners have been there and done it before. But grey hair alone is not enough, all our practitioners have been personally recommended and we make sure that they have definitely earned the retail t-shirt!
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