Case Study
Supply chain assessment and benchmarking for a steel products manufacturer
About the Client
A US-based business services and consulting firm
Business Need
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The client wanted to examine the supply chain network of leading players in the US steel industry to assess best practices related to:
- Building capabilities for logistics
- Credit management
- Other peripheral functions
Approach and Methodology
We divided the client’s requirements into two parts.
- Identification of supply chain framework and sourcing practices employed by two of the leading steel manufacturers in the US
- Deep-dive analysis: We conducted interviews with service centres, steel mills and user of steel products to assess –
- Organisational structure (Where are the decision makers located? Where are the hubs located? Do they have centralised vs. decentralised decision making, along with the associated benefits?)
- Detailed supply chain (mining, manufacturing and processing locations; methodology followed by the players while dealing with key stakeholders in the value chain)
Business Outcomes
- The in-depth analysis of the company practices enabled the end client to identify functions and best practices, they could adopt to boost revenues
