Supply Chain &
Manufacturing Operations
Build Supply Chains That Scale Without Breaking
From reactive firefighting to proactive strategic advantage
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The Challenge: Your supply chain is the bottleneck. Late deliveries, quality issues, inventory headaches, supplier problems, and margin erosion. Every growth spurt reveals new cracks in your operations. You're stuck between scaling too fast and growing too slow.
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The Solution: Fortune 500 supply chain expertise adapted for high-growth companies:
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2300% production capacity increase at Mars Inc.
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15% YOY cost reduction through strategic sourcing
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Near 100% forecast accuracy with 12+ months visibility at Yondr
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24-hour fulfillment times with <1% shrinkage at Tivic Health
Core Services
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Supply Chain Strategy & Design
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End-to-end supply chain network design
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Make vs. buy analysis and manufacturing strategy
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Distribution center location and capacity planning
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3PL evaluation, selection, and implementation
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Global supply chain architecture (Americas, EMEA, APAC)
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Demand planning and forecasting systems
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Safety stock optimization and inventory management
Quality & Compliance
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Quality Management System (QMS) implementation
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Supplier quality audits and corrective action (CAPA)
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Incoming inspection and quality control protocols
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Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) compliance
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ISO 9001, ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work instructions
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Root cause analysis and continuous improvement
Manufacturing Operations
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Manufacturing line setup and optimization
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Lean manufacturing implementation (5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping)
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Production planning and scheduling (MRP, MPS)
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Capacity planning and throughput analysis
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Work instruction development and standard operating procedures
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Production floor layout and workflow optimization
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Equipment selection and vendor management
Logistics & Fulfillment
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Warehouse management system (WMS) implementation
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Inventory tracking and cycle counting programs
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Order fulfillment optimization (pick, pack, ship)
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EDI integration with retail and commercial partners
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Freight optimization and carrier management
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Returns management (RMA) processes
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International shipping and customs compliance
Procurement & Supplier Management
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Strategic sourcing and vendor selection
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Supplier relationship management (SRM)
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Supplier quality agreements and performance scorecards
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Cost reduction initiatives and should-cost modeling
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Dual sourcing strategies and supply chain resilience
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Contract negotiation and vendor performance management
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Global sourcing and import/export logistics
ERP & Systems Integration
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ERP selection, implementation, and optimization
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NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV experience
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Material Requirements Planning (MRP) configuration
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Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy and maintenance
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Item master data management
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Integration platforms (Celigo, Zapier, TrueCommerce)
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Real-time KPI dashboards and business intelligence
Common Supply Chain Problems We Solve
Inventory Issues:
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Too much of the wrong inventory, not enough of the right inventory
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Poor visibility into inventory locations and quantities
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High carrying costs and obsolescence write-offs
Supplier Problems:
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Unreliable delivery schedules
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Quality inconsistencies
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Single-source dependencies
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Poor communication and responsiveness
Operational Inefficiencies:
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Manual processes and Excel-based planning
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Disconnected systems creating data silos
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Reactive firefighting instead of proactive management
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Limited visibility into supply chain performance
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Scaling Challenges:
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Supply chain can't keep up with demand growth
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Quality suffers as volume increases
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Margins compress under operational complexity
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Can't forecast accurately beyond 30-60 days
What You Get With Pilta
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Immediate Impact:
✓ Supply chain assessment and gap analysis
✓ Quick wins identified and implemented
✓ Crisis stabilization when needed
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Strategic Foundation:
✓ Scalable processes and systems
✓ Performance metrics and KPI dashboards
✓ Risk mitigation and contingency planning
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Team Development:
✓ Knowledge transfer and training
✓ Process documentation and SOPs
✓ Capability building, not consultant dependency​​
Engagement Success Outcomes
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20-30% reduction in total supply chain costs
40-50% improvement in forecast accuracy
15-25% reduction in inventory carrying costs
30-50% faster order-to-cash cycle
95% on-time delivery performance
20%+ improvement in supplier quality metrics