Supply Chain Services

We help integrate business strategy with supply chain performance to improve EBITDA and working capital, drive operational excellence, and manage enterprise risk.

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M’s) uses a fact-based and collaborative approach to solving complex end-to-end supply chain problems. We combine expertise from industry operators and experienced consultants to develop a strategic approach to delivering bottom-line results. Clients call us when looking for support on the following Supply Chain competencies:

Rapid End-to-End Supply Chain Assessments

We review the overall supply chain network and core functional areas to quickly assess current state operating performance and define opportunities to improve EBITDA and working capital.

Procurement and Sourcing

There has never been a greater need for a high-performing strategic sourcing and procurement organization. Commodity volatility, technological innovation, evolving regulations, globalization and increasingly interdependent supply markets have led to unprecedented complexity and pressure on businesses of all kinds.

Distribution & Logistics

An evolving global network and changing customer demand present ongoing logistics and distribution challenges. Our experienced professionals deliver rapid results that reduce costs and optimize inventory and service levels through network strategy and design, operational excellence and transformation activities.

Integrated Demand and Supply Planning

An effective integrated demand and supply planning process is only meaningful when inputs and outputs lead to improved decision-making. Our pragmatic approach focuses on demand-driven plans and supply optimization resulting in improved margins, forecast accuracy, agility, business visibility and lower inventory. We bring an end-to-end supply chain perspective to help you plan more effectively, operate more efficiently and better meet customer needs.

Supplier Management and Third-Party Risk

We help you manage complex third-party relationships, create a competitive advantage, promote effective and low-cost collaboration. We also help you manage risks due to increasing regulations, threats of security breaches and potential supply and service disruptions.

Order Fulfillment and Service Delivery Management

From omni-channel integration to delivery remediation, customer touch points are changing. We work with you to increase order visibility, manage customer delivery and returns and improve the customer experience.

Thought Leadership

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