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| Supply Chain Management provides consistent supply of product and is a must for any business, whether manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer. Small firms often overlook, or do not know how to address, the Supply Chain. Amberwood Consulting is an expert in Supply Chain Management and will work with you to set up an effective supply chain. |
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- Increase Turns
- Reduce Inventory Shortages
- Reduce Safety Stock
- Create a Value Chain
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| With over 30 years experience in the areas of Supply Chain and Inventory Management, Amberwood provides you the depth of experience and expertise required to create a smooth and effective Supply Chain. |
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| Beginning with receiving the customer order and ending with the delivery of the products to the customer, there can't be any cracks in the chain. Whether you are a make to order shop, a wholesaler or a retail outlet, your reputation for satisfaction and customer service will be made or broken by the effectiveness of your inventory. It is surprising how many small businesses overlook this fact! You can take all the orders you want, but if the business doesn't have an adequate supply of the product, you'll likely lose the customers, never to have them come back. |
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| How do you avoid this pitfall if you're just starting out? Have alternate vendors whenever possible. If the product is exclusive to your business, then take as many orders as there are, being careful to explain to the customers that there may be shortages and consequently, back-orders. As your business grows, your records of sales will be added to your inventory planning and forecasting, allowing you to adjust your buying patterns to account for seasonality and vendor performance capabilities. |
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| Amberwood will assist in developing processes and procedures relating to the entire supply chain. These services will lead to the four key benefits listed above. |
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Having inventory linger on the shelves is a waste of cash flow. The lower the turns, the higher the carrying costs and lower profitability. Having the right product in the correct quantities will increase the turns and decrease your carrying costs. |
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| Amberwood will assist your business in setting the right product mix and quantities. We will examine your inventory and sales and assist in determining the stocking levels appropriate for each product. We will also assist in setting up a value chain with your vendors so that there is a mutual win-win for each of you. |
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| This goes hand-in-hand with increasing turns, you never want to be out of a product a customer wants. The more frequently it happens, the less likely you will be in retaining that customer. |
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| In assisting with the levels of inventory, Amberwood will identify patterns and set limits accordingly. There may be seasonality with certain products, there may be vendor supply issues that impact the supply, longer than ordinary lead times, or any of a number of reasons that could have an affect on your inventory. Ambwerwood has the depth of background in Procurement and Inventory Management to provide assistance in reducing the risks. |
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Safety stock is a factor to cover inventory shortages. It is a direct impact on cash flow and decreased profits. By assisting in reducing inventory shortages, Amberwood will decrease the need for Safety Stock and allow your business to use the cash in a more productive manner. |
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| A value chain is a cooperative effort between all parties in a Supply Chain. It involves sharing of information on product requirements at the earliest possible stages so that all parties can plan for demands and inform their vendors accordingly. Amberwood will work with you and your vendors to create this chain and assist in setting it up. |
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| Select the items that apply, and then let us know how to contact you. |
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