Supply Chain Optimization for Fashion Retailer

CLIENT
Fashion Retailer
INDUSTRY
Retail
CONSULTANT ROLE
Supply Chain Consultant
LOCATION
Germany
The Challenge: Inefficient Supply Chain Operations

The client, a fashion retailer based in Germany, recently launched aΒ supply chain optimizationΒ project to boost operational efficiency and allow cost savings. Retail customers demand faster delivery and more convenient pickup processes, making supply chain efficiency the number one priority for the client.

For the project, the client had an existing consulting team and sought specific support from aΒ supply chain consultantΒ with working knowledge on scenario analysis.

Role of Consultport

ConsultportΒ proposed 4 strong consultant profiles within 72 hours. The client interviewed 3 candidates and selected a former senior consultant from Kerkhoff Consulting with rich project experiences in supply chain optimization. The consultant started working on the consulting team 5 days after the initial request.

The Approach: Scenario Definition & Testing

To identify the most effective supply chain optimization strategies, the consultantΒ defined and tested potential scenariosΒ on routes and locations for distribution centers (DC).

The consultant evaluated different DC locations in Germany, ran simulations on various routes,

and assessed the potential for pool distribution through scenario analysis.

To support the scenario testings, the consultantΒ utilized real dataΒ provided by the client. The data included historical order volumes, transportation costs, and delivery time.

The Results

The proposed implementation plan received strong leadership support, with initial pilot outcomes confirming the feasibility of broader rollout and positioning the client for long-term logistics optimization.

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Scenario Testings
Rigorous scenario testing validated the selection of an optimal DC location and transport routes, demonstrating clear cost-saving opportunities and reduced travel distances. These analyses built confidence in the plan’s effectiveness.
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Implementation Plan
The comprehensive implementation plan was endorsed by leadership and set into motion. Construction of the new distribution center (DC) is already underway, laying the groundwork for enhanced efficiency in logistics operations.
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Leadership Endorsements
The plan earned positive endorsements from senior leadership, underscoring its strategic value. Their approval provided the organizational momentum necessary to move quickly into execution.
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Scalable Pilot Program
Early results from the pilot program highlighted the potential of adopting a pool distribution strategy on a larger scale, demonstrating measurable promise for future expansion beyond the initial regions.
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Results from the scenario testings provided new insights to our operations and presented several opportunities for supply chain optimization. We’re satisfied with the consultant’s work.
- Head of Logistics of Fashion Retailer
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