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SERVICES

Supply Chain Consulting Services

Supply Chain Consulting Services Backed by 30+ Years of Experience

Chainwave Consulting provides supply chain consulting services focused on distribution and fulfillment strategy, transportation sourcing, retailer and distributor performance, supply chain connectivity, and fractional logistics leadership.

Network Strategy & Optimization

Optimize distribution and fulfillment strategies to balance cost, velocity to market, and scalability.

Evaluate distribution and fulfillment strategies, service requirements, and end-to-end logistics costs to identify opportunities that improve scalability, reduce costs, and support customer service objectives.

Strategic Areas of Focus

✓ Network Footprint Optimization
✓ Warehouse & Inventory Placement
✓ End-to-End Logistics Cost Analysis
✓ Cost-to-Serve Analysis
✓ Service Level Optimization
✓ Domestic & Import Network Analysis
✓ 3PL Fulfillment Sourcing
✓ Secondary Packaging Guidance

Transportation Strategy & Sourcing

Reduce freight spend while improving service performance.

Evaluate carrier networks, sourcing strategies, transportation modes, and freight performance to identify opportunities for lower costs, enhanced service, and improved operational efficiency.

Strategic Areas of Focus

✓ Carrier Strategy & Performance
✓ Freight Sourcing & RFP Execution
✓ Carrier Negotiations
✓ Mode Optimization (LTL, TL & Rail)
✓ Transportation Cost Optimization
✓ Transportation Partner Strategy
✓ Freight Analytics & Reporting

Retail & Distributor Performance

Strategic Areas of Focus

Improve retailer and distributor performance while reducing supply chain friction and unnecessary costs.

✓ Retail & Distributor Scorecard Performance
✓ Walmart Consolidation Strategies
✓ Retail & Distributor Transportation Programs
✓ Delivery Terms Optimization (Prepaid vs. Collect)
✓ Middle & Final Mile Optimization
✓ Deduction & Chargeback Reduction
✓ Customer Supply Chain Alignment

Evaluate retailer and distributor requirements, scorecard performance, logistics programs, and delivery strategies to identify opportunities for improved service, reduced deductions, stronger customer partnerships, and more efficient transportation execution.

Supply Chain Connectivity 

Improve visibility, coordination, and decision-making across the supply chain.

Evaluate how information flows across the supply chain to identify opportunities for improved reporting, stronger visibility, better partner connectivity, and more efficient execution.

Strategic Areas of Focus

✓ Supply Chain Visibility Assessment
✓ Operational Data Flow Analysis
✓ Supply Chain Visibility & Reporting
✓ Performance Measurement & Reporting
✓ 3PL & Logistics Partner Connectivity
✓ Process & Workflow Alignment
✓ Visibility & Integration Opportunities

Fractional Logistics Leadership

Strategic supply chain guidance backed by decades of operational experience.

Provide executive-level logistics and supply chain support to help organizations navigate growth, improve decision-making, strengthen operational performance, and address complex supply chain challenges without the commitment of a full-time executive.

Strategic Areas of Focus

✓ Strategic Supply Chain Advisory
✓ Executive-Level Logistics Support
✓ Supply Chain Assessment & Recommendations
✓ Organizational & Team Development
✓ Growth & Scale Readiness
✓ Customer-Facing Supply Chain Support
✓ Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives

Ready to Improve Your Supply Chain?

Whether you're seeking strategic guidance, transportation optimization, network design expertise, retailer performance improvement, or experienced logistics leadership, Chainwave Consulting can help.

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