Supply Chain Connections can help increase competitive advantage through our out-of-the-box, but realistic, supply chain design services.

Traditionally pigeon-holed as ‘boring’, we believe innovation in procurement is the secret to achieving sustainable success.

Through our personalised procurement design services for clients, we explore opportunities to drive more value at each level. Embedding performance management in the supply-chain to uplift performance is crucial. This includes having the right conversations and pulling the relevant levers to achieve the desired outcome.

We redesign the supply chain, strip out wastage, leverage opportunities and achieve the elusive win-win relationship between client and supplier for maximum impact culturally and financially.

We work with our clients to understand their needs – and that of the customer – to be able to uplift the current supply chain to deliver more value.

What We Do

  • Supplier performance uplift programs
  • Benefit methodology and tracking
  • Saving programs including strategic sourcing and tender management on behalf of client
  • Category management strategies

CLIENT CASE STUDY

CLIENT

Suncorp Group

INDUSTRY

Financial Services – Claims

PROGRAM

Supplier Management Framework

SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS

Required review of the current framework and procedures. Identified significant areas of improvement that, without remediation, would have left the stakeholder group running their business with significant risk including impact to Brand from non-compliance or breaches.

DELIVERABLES

  • Refreshed framework that was accepted by all stakeholders including 1st and 2nd line risk.
  • Supporting procedure documentation to provide guidance to the team to uplift delivery and controls.
  • New framework embedded a risk-based approach to management of the suppliers to allow focus on the risk areas/suppliers but underpinned with base level of compliance for all suppliers across the property claims business.

Why Choose Us

Direct access to experienced, senior consultants with 20 years’ experience, without the exorbitant price tag.
Our team is proof that procurement and supply chain management doesn’t have to be boring.
Not only do we help improve the bottom line with cost savings, we work with clients to map their supply chain to better identify risks and opportunities.
We offer end-to-end services or tailored packages depending on your business needs, budget and in-house expertise.
We believe processes are important, but they need to be fit-for-purpose. They cannot stifle flexibility and adaptability.
We drive change from the bottom up within organisations and focus on achieving long-lasting relationships with suppliers.

Small, independent procurement advisory

We’re not your typical ‘procurement’ advisor

Holistic, sustainable value

Flexible service packages

Innovation in procurement

We focus on win-win relationships

Our Industry Experience

Through our deep and varied experience, Supply Chain Connections lean on different experiences and approaches that provide out-of-the-box thinking to supply chain problems and opportunities.

Insurance

Government Departments

Retail

Petroleum

Banking & Finance

Transport