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Proven methodology: How We Work

• We apply deep and distinctive functional expertise to help clients overcome typical supply chain challenges; for example, how to cope with demand and supply uncertainty, how to build and optimize the supply chain organization, and which supply chain planning and control strategies to employ.
• We supplement our client experience with targeted research programs to investigate the practices that really drive supply chain performance, as opposed to ‘flavour of the month’ approaches.
• We integrate solutions across all operations disciplines. For example, rather than taking production constraints as given input to supply chain planning, we aim to optimize the complete system with both lean production and planning approaches. Viewing market and customer service level requirements as a key driver of supply chain design, we work with marketing and sales, distribution channels, and pricing strategies.
• We tailor supply chain management principles to the specific characteristic of the sector. Taking fresh ideas from one sector, we can lift performance of clients in another.

Although we tailor our approach to specific areas we apply the same proven methodology broadly to all:

• Ensure the on-time and cost-effective delivery of construction projects, materials, equipment, and services sourcing
• Effectively negotiate with suppliers and subcontractors
• Manage superior subcontractor and supplier relationships
• Evaluate and select suppliers based on their value-added capabilities
  
• Analyze and negotiate subcontracting services
• Plan for, purchase, and lease construction equipment
• Leverage technology, safety measures, and information sharing to increase productivity and profitability
• Understand the components of horizontal and vertical construction supply chain operating models.

This is based around the seven steps illustrated in the diagram to the left.