SCALA CASE STUDY
China Supply Chain Review
Electrical Goods Supplier
Background & Brief
This client is a leading supplier of a specific type of electrical product, predominantly to the UK market with almost the entire product range manufactured in China. SCALA were engaged to review the supply chain from China and advise changes in structure, process and systems.
Project Approach
The project approach combined reviews of:
UK and China office responsibilities
China office capabilities
Communications UK/ China office/suppliers
Supplier capability, performance and relationships with suppliers
China warehousing and consolidation requirements
Supplier delivery performance
KPIs
In-house QA and QC effectiveness
Benefits & Results
The benefits and results of the project included the following key outputs:
Significant increase in responsibilities for China office plus recruitment of new roles
Reduction of vendor base with development of strategic partnerships with suppliers
Introduction of weekly reports to drive on-time delivery
Introduction of supplier performance measurement
Strengthening of QA department and tightening of QC
Improved communications
Introduction of KPIs
Introduction of cost-down mentality and methodology
Final Outcome
All recommendations have been accepted by the client. SCALA are available to support implementation if required.