The complexity and importance of the global supply chain continues to grow and dominate business strategy and planning - driven by the expanding global economy and innovative new technologies. To remain competitive within this rapidly changing environment, it is essential for all business partners to strategically balance the trade-offs between cost, quality and service delivery and to continuously improve the way they manage their supply chains.

Key issues that must be addressed within the supply chain strategy and operational plan include:

• Identify what customers value
• Analyze distribution channels and 3PL outsourcing strategies
• Design the distribution network to satisfy the logistics strategy
• Optimize the warehouse layout to minimize “waste”
• Integrate the material handling system to facilitate flow
• Implement materials management and warehouse information systems
• Improve policies & procedures and measure performance

Giffels is a full-service consulting firm that understands these supply chain issues. We have been helping companies to increase their competitiveness and profitability for over 50 years. Our clients come from many industries including manufacturing, retail, wholesale and third party distribution. Our services focus on three categories:

1. STRATEGIC DISTRIBUTION DESIGN to establish the distribution network configuration and evaluate 3PL outsourcing strategies

2. FACILITY FUNCTIONAL DESIGN to develop the warehouse layout and facility design, integrate the material handling system, and optimize the materials management plan

3. IMPLEMENTATION/PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT to redesign the operations process to optimize the performance of employees, material handling and storage systems, and warehouse information systems

Giffels helps companies to identify issues, define opportunities and implement cost effective solutions that work. Our success is due, in part, to our customized approach and understanding of the important relationship between people, processes, materials and technology. Over 80% of our work is with repeat clients who turn to Giffels for help with increasing operational efficiency and flexibility, reducing costs and throughput times, and improving quality and service delivery.

To effectively manage the supply chain requires an integration of strategy, planning, and implementation. Giffels has the depth of experience, with over 1200 results-oriented staff, to assist companies with this challenge. Our innovative, supply chain solutions save clients time and money, and increase their competitive capabilities and profitability.