Learn the process, then automate it.
Whatever the engagement, our approach is the same. We standardise the process, digitise it, look for automation opportunities, then build the automation that removes manual effort.
Four steps, in this order.
Standardise
Set one clear standard for the process.
Digitise
Get documents and transactions into systems quickly and reliably.
Analyse
Look for automation opportunities in the live process.
Automate
Build specific automation that removes manual effort.
“There is no better way to understand the opportunity for automation than doing the work yourself.”
Choose the model that fits the problem.
| Model | Best for | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Defined project | A clear problem with a start and an end | Maturity assessment, RFP, S2P gap analysis, spend cube |
| Outsourced team | Ongoing operational work without adding headcount | Remote receiving and allocation |
| Fractional leadership | Senior direction without a full-time executive | Outsourced supply chain and procurement director |
Discovery, Delivery, Expansion.
Discovery
We map the as-is process, run a gap analysis, and find root causes and automation opportunities. You get process maps, a gap analysis with a maturity heat map, and a prioritised roadmap. It runs in short, focused sessions, so your operations aren't disrupted.
Delivery
We run or fix the priority process against agreed KPIs.
Expansion
We move step by step through the supply chain, in the order the gaps demand.
Practical outputs, used on the shop floor and in the boardroom.
- Category strategies
- RFP packs and evaluation models
- Procurement maturity assessments and heat maps
- S2P gap analyses
- PO terms and conditions reviews
- Vendor onboarding standards and benchmarking
- Supplier master-data de-duplication
- Process maps
- DOA frameworks
- Receiving standards and exception reports
- Spend dashboards
- Executive reporting
Not sure where the leakage is?
Start with Discovery. We map your as-is process, find the gaps and hand you a prioritised roadmap, in short, focused sessions that keep your operations running.