We're Australia's only supply chain consultancy providing end to end support to the pharmaceutical, medical device and food/beverage sectors.

We provide support to regulated industries across the supply chain spectrum - from strategy to execution. Sourcing, Supply Management, Manufacturing and Distribution. Local or International.

Our hands on experience and deep knowledge of GMP / GDP requirements is what sets us apart.

Supply Chain Excellence

In todays dynamic global marketplace, a high performing supply chain is a clear source of competitive advantage. Behind every world class supply chain you will find common pillars of success - sophisticated planning routines, highly capable employees, deep collaboration with suppliers, and dependable, responsive manufacturing, all underpinned by a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

We work with clients to build and strengthen those pillars in a sustainable way. We help teams learn and grow, applying techniques and tools appropriate to each situation, including Lean, Six Sigma, Data Analytics, Error Reduction methodologies and planning best practices.

"Supply Chain Squared delivered a successful improvement program that is simple, sustainable, and delivering measurable results" - Senior Manager, CSL Behring

Examples of our work

  • 20% increase in capacity, with only a negligible capital investment (Australian pharmaceutical packing facility)
  • 30% increase in manufacturing efficiency, later judged the worlds most efficient operation of its kind (Australian sterile products manufacturer)
  • 50% reduction in processing time, with no capital expenditure (Australian logistics operation)
  • 90% reduction in stock outs (global pharmacutical manufacturer)
  • 70% reduction in backorders in 8 weeks (global pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Australia)​

Solutions we provide

  • End to end inventory and lead time optimisation using sophisticated modeling techniques
  • Network design, DC configuration, freight reviews
  • Warehouse optimisation, WMS implementation, Warehouse establishment 
  • Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) deployment
  • Continuous Improvement program design, prioritisation and governance processes

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Supply Chain Establishment

Building a new supply chain or launching a new product? 

We're your virtual Chief Supply Chain Officer.

We provide hands on support to establish your core supply chain processes, identify suppliers and partners, and help deliver your new product on time and on budget. We can provide just a few hours of advice, or ongoing support on a part time or full time (temporary) basis - we're flexible!

And because 70% of supply chain costs are ’locked in' during the design phase, our Supply Chain blueprint service helps companies create dependable, high performing and cost effective supply chains from the outset.

"We now have a clear roadmap....which has given us real confidence"

Examples of our work

  • Sourcing and supplier selection for a unique inhalation device
  • Market screening and supplier selection for a low cost medical nutrition product
  • Supply chain network design, including deep frozen shipping solutions, for a global stem cell therapy business
  • Supply chain design, manufacturing support and supplier on boarding for a new anti malarial product
  • Supplier collaboration and launch preparation for a home delivery health food business

Support we provide

  • Supplier screening, audits, contact negotiation
  • Distributor and 3PL identification and on-boarding
  • Pharma product serialisation (Track and Trace) advice and project support

 

Supply Chain Strategy

How good is your supply chain strategy? Are you on the front foot, or fighting fires and running in circles?

Supply Chain Strategy is all about aligning people and resources around true customer requirements, then creating the clarity, focus and prioritisation to enable excellent execution.

We work with business teams through facilitated workshops, including customer and stakeholder engagement sessions where necessary, to develop clear and compelling strategies combined with strong governance and communication processes, to ensure successful execution of supply chain strategy.

Examples of our work

  • Development and deployment of an Operational Strategy for a large Australian pharmaceutical manufacturing business
  • Supply Chain Strategy Study for a new pharmaceutical product being sourced in India for US and European Supply

Solutions we provide

  • Strategy setting and deployment
  • Supply Network Design - 'Blueprint Service' 
  • Supply Organisation design