Procurement Logistics & Supplier Integration
Inbound logistics concepts, load carrier and freight specifications, Incoterms, batch sizes, and EDI integration – ensuring material arrives predictably rather than unexpectedly.
Service · End-to-End Logistics & SCM
From goods receipt to the end customer: a seamless supply chain.
Siloed optimization does not make a functional supply chain: the greatest losses occur at the interfaces – between purchasing and warehousing, warehousing and production, and production and shipping. Drawing on 30 years of operational experience, we analyze and optimize your processes end-to-end, measured against inventory levels, lead times, and on-time delivery performance.
Service Portfolio
The supply chain as a whole – link by link
Three phases, one seamless flow: Procurement & Inbound, Intralogistics & Production, Distribution & Customer – optimized as an integrated system rather than isolated silos.
Goods Receipt & Quality Processes
From advance shipping notice to putaway: streamlined verification processes, clear blocking logic, and precise posting – inbound logistics set the pace for everything that follows.
Inventory Management & Disposition
Reorder and safety stock levels, replenishment parameters, and ABC/XYZ analysis logic – maintained directly within the ERP system: reduced working capital tied up alongside improved product availability, substantiated by key performance indicators rather than intuition.
Intralogistics & Material Flow
Routes, buffers, and handling points in the warehouse: We analyze the material flow from inbound to outbound and eliminate bottlenecks wherever they compromise throughput.
Production Logistics & Line Supply
Kanban, milk run, and supermarket concepts: Production receives the right material at the right time directly at the assembly line – eliminating search times and line-side inventory build-up.
Warehouse Processes & Order Picking
Warehouse strategy, slotting, picking, and packing processes: maximize performance from existing space and personnel – often without requiring a single franc of capital investment.
Distribution & Transport
Route planning, carrier management with performance reviews against agreed SLAs, and outbound processes up to the customer's loading dock – aligned with service commitments and freight cost budgets.
Returns & After-Sales Logistics
Returns management, spare parts logistics, and remanufacturing: the often-overlooked segment of the supply chain that directly impacts both margins and customer satisfaction.
KPI System & Continuous Improvement
OTIF, lead times, productivity, and quality integrated into a metric system that frontline operations understand and utilize – the foundation for ensuring improvements endure rather than fizzling out.
Verification
Delivered – not just planned
30Years of hands-on expertise in logistics and supply chain – from the shop floor to the executive board
+25percentage points improvement in delivery reliability (OTIF averaging 90%) through end-to-end process and organizational optimization across the supply chain
2→1Logistics center transformed into a new service center during ongoing operations – without any supply interruptions
−30%Reduction in freight costs through the realignment of transport processes and carrier management
Methodology
This is how we optimize your operational flow
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Waypoint · Analysis
Process Analysis & Key Performance Indicators
We go where the work happens: on-site process mapping, data analysis, and a key figure baseline – facts instead of assumptions.
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Waypunkt · Design
Target Processes & Prioritization
To-be processes across departmental boundaries, evaluated based on their impact on inventory levels, lead time, and service level – prioritized by effort and return.
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Waypoint · Implementation
Operational measures
Implementation alongside your teams during ongoing operations – pragmatic, phased, and without disrupting day-to-day business.
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Waypoint · Anchorage
KPIs & Enablement
Key performance indicators, structured communication, and trained key personnel ensure that improvements are sustained long after our departure.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding End-to-End Optimization
Are you looking to optimize the entire chain or specific areas?
Both. The end-to-end perspective ensures that a localized improvement does not cause inefficiencies elsewhere – implementation takes place precisely where the impact is greatest: in goods receipt, warehousing, production supply, or distribution.
How quickly can we expect to see initial results?
Initial quick wins are typically achieved within a few weeks—such as in order picking, freight dispatch, or goods receipt. Structural improvements across the entire supply chain take several months depending on the scope, with progress being trackable at all times via key performance indicators.
Do you also provide hands-on operational support on-site?
Yes – that is where the insights are generated. Process mapping, shop floor discussions, and implementation take place on-site, not just in the boardroom. Thirty years of hands-on experience ranging from the factory floor to the executive suite are dedicated to precisely that.
What methodologies do you employ?
Lean principles, value stream mapping, KPI management, and common sense – methods are tools, not an end in themselves. What matters is what works in operations and is embraced by your teams.
What if systems like WMS or ERP are slowing down your processes?
We then address this transparently and prioritize accordingly: many issues can be resolved through parameters, master data, and process discipline before making capital investments. Where a system migration is necessary, we guide the selection and implementation process – including ERP systems such as SAP and Microsoft Business Central.
Where is your supply chain losing time and money?
During the complimentary initial consultation, we identify the primary bottlenecks—providing an honest assessment of where intervention will yield results and where it will not.
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