Client Case Studies

Client: Large Wholesale Distributor

Situation:  Client faced significant space constraints thereby restricting their ability to grow the business.
Results: After restructuring both procurement and operations, the client was able to triple their top line revenue while simultaneously reducing inventory and dramatically improving inventory turns.
Return On Investment:   Greater than 10:1

Client: Global Producer of Primary Aluminum
Situation: Client had highly decentralized purchasing organization with no single point of process or financial control.
Results: A center-led organization was established with all procurement professionals reporting into a single executive along with newly defined processes.  The second year documented savings were over $140MM.
Return On Investment:   9:1

Client: Medium Sized Retailer
Situation: Client faced rising product costs in parallel with declining revenue, lost market share and shrinking store location count.
Results:  A comprehensive transformation of their procurement department resulted in improved product quality, better broad-based operating procedures, improved supplier relations and significant lower product cost.  This transformation established the foundation for growth and a return to healthy profitability.
Return On Investment:   57:1

Client: Large Mid-West Based Retailer
Situation: Client faced significant distribution center space issues affecting profitability and limiting growth.
Results:  A redesign of the distribution center operations, in conjunction with a technology solution, delivered dramatic buying improvements, better space utilization and a retail enterprise solution specifically designed for retail operations.
Return On Investment:   5:1