• Supply Chain Strategies
• Supply Chain Process Improvement
• Supply Chain Organisational Development
• Staff Recruitment
• Information System Strategies
• Racking & Storage Systems
• Redevelopment of Existing Facilities
• New Facility Development
• Dangerous Goods Storage and Handling

Supply Chain Strategies

At GM Supply Chain Solutions we have developed a range of "Supply Chain Strategy" options:

• Business Planning (Supply Chain Focus)
• Supply Chain Organisational Development (view this chapter)
• Vendor Supply Chain Strategies
• Procurement Strategies
• Customer Supply Chain Strategies
• Warehousing & Distribution Strategies
• Transport Logistics Strategies
• 3rd Party Warehousing & Distribution
• Information System Strategies (view this chapter)
• Lean Thinking
• Agile Manufacturing

Clients may wish to select one, a few, or all of the strategy options.

If you are unsure of which elements of your supply chain requires the most attention or which presents the biggest opportunity, we suggest starting with a "Supply Chain Review".

A "Supply Chain Review" is a study of your supply chain from point of origin to point of consumption.It includes a review and assessment of all the activities, processes, systems, and flow of material across the entire supply chain.

From this review we will be able to identify opportunites for improvement, and jointly select the appropriate "Supply Chain Strategies".

Supply Chain Process Improvement

Continuous improvement of your supply chain functions and processes is crucial to meeting and exceeding your customers expectations, remaining competitive, and achieving your business plans and objectives.

Via our "Supply Chain Review" we can review one or more elements of your supply chain, or carry out a comprehensive review of your total supply chain.

From the Supply Chain Review we will be able to identify areas for improvement, recommend improvement strategies, and implement solutions that will substantially improve your supply chain performance:

• Forecasting & Demand Management
• Operations Planning and Control
• Procurement
• Inventory Management & Control
• Information Systems
• Warehouse Operations
• Material Flow Analysis
• Freight Management
• Customer Service

Supply Chain Organisational Development

Having the right organisational structure, resources, and direction is fundamental to the development of a high performance supply chain.

To help you develop the optimum supply chain structure for your organisation we can work with you to:

• Review and assess your current organisation structure
• Assess your current supply chain resource capabilities &
  individual skillsets
• Determine the skill level requirements for the future
• Assess the right level of resources and shift structures
• Develop functional requirement specifications
• Recruit the right staff
• Realign the supply chain functions
• Provide clear direction & commnunication of supply chain strategies.
• Establish functional Key Result Areas (KRA's)
• Link individual Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to
  functional KRA's
• Facilitate change management
• Provide training, mentoring, and a transfer of knowledge
• Develop team building
• Carry out performance reviews & corrective action as required

Staff Recruitment

Recruiting the right staff is critical to the success of any organisation.

At GM supply Chain Solutions we have highly professional recruitment staff with extensive supply chain and logistics experience to assist you with your recruiting needs:

• Supply Chain Professionals
• Logistics Staff
• Recruitment Process

Information Systems Strategies

Supply chain improvement strategies often involve information systems & technology as an integral part of the total solution.

At GM Supply Chain Solutions we can identify potential systems and technology for your business, develop a cost justification, help you redesign your business processes, and facilitate the implementation of the system solutions.

Our proven implementation methodology ensures all stakeholders including software and computer equipment suppliers are working together to achieve the best possible result.

• IT Solutions
• Strategy Development
• Cost Justification
• Implementation / Project Management

Racking & Storage Systems

Racking & storage systems are a key component of most
warehouse facilities.

At GM Supply Chain Solutions we provide a full service from concept design to project implementation.

Our expertise and experience range from basic selective pallet racking aplications to high rise, narrow aisle, and multi level installations.

Our knowledge of available racking systems on the market enables us to recommend the most appropriate solutions.

Scope of Services

• Design data analysis
• Concept design
• Budget costing
• Tender, evaluation, and selction
• Detailed design
• Project management
• Installation (coordination)
• Conveyor and systems integration
• Barcode location labelling
  
• Product slotting

Redevelopment of Existing Facilities

This is a specialised service to help clients optimise their current facility, and to continue operations for an extended period of time; or in some cases until their current lease expires before moving to a new facility.

It is recommended that this involve a review of the current operations as well as the facility itself to achieve the best overall result. Via our "Warehouse Operations & Facility Review" we are able to review and assess the current operations, facility, and future business direction.

From this we are then able to optimise the site, buildings, storage and racking systems, conveyor systems, and materials handling equipment.

Our implementation methodology ensures a successful upgrade of the facility and implementation of new systems, operational processes and procedures, with minimum disruption to the business.

Scope of Services

• Review and assessment of existing facilities
• Review and assessment of current operations, systems, and processes
• Review of future business directionDesign data collection and analysis
• Concept design options
• Budget costing and cost / benefit analysis
• Detailed design
• Tender and evaluation
• Project management
• Facility modifications
• Equipment Installation
• Systems and technology Implementation
• Staff training and development
• New process implementation
  

New Facility Development

This is a specialised service to assist clients with the justification, design, construction, and operation of a new warehousing and/or manufacturing facility.

Our scope of services covers the detailed design data analysis , concept design, budget costing, detailed design, tender and evaluation, building construction, relocation planning, and startup of operations.

This includes the design of racking and storage systems, conveyor systems, materials handling equipment, material delivery and waste removal systems.

At GM Supply Chain Solutions we are in a position to manage the project from start to finish thus allowing clients to focus on running
their business.

Our implementation methodology ensures a successful relocation and startup with minimum disruption to the business.

Scope of Services

• Review and assessment of the current operations and facility
• Review of future business strategies and direction
• Assess the need to move to a new facility vs. redeveloping the existing one.
• Design data collection and analysis
• Concept design & sizing options
• Site search, evaluation, and selection
• Budget costing and cost / benefit analysis
• Purchase vs. lease options
• Detailed design and fitout - warehouse, factory, and offices
• Tender, evaluation, and selection
• Project management
• Racking and equipment installation
• Systems and technology Implementation
• Staff training and development
• Relocation planning
• Startup of operations
• New process implementation