Supply Chain Consulting:
Design, Planning & Optimisation

Our Other Supply Chain Services

Success Requires the Coordination of all the Components

Supply Chain Strategy serves to link the marketplace, distribution network, manufacturing process, and procurement activity to service customers at a higher level yet at a lower total cost.

  • This goal demands the application of the logistics concept to relationships with suppliers, partners, customers and end users.
  • Supply chains are continually evolving; businesses product ranges are changing whilst serving multiple markets.
  • Regulations and best practice are exposed to sudden change.

The requirements of a network design are information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, materials handling, packaging and service levels that are all essential considerations of the supply chain and need to be fully understood.

Key Components In Determining The Optimisation Supply Chain Are:

Location & Cost Of Manufacturing

Location & Cost Of Manufacturing

Manufacture Lead Times

Manufacture Lead Times

Delivery Lead Times

Delivery Lead Times

Strategic Location Of Stock

Strategic Location Of Stock

Stockholding Requirement

Stockholding Requirement

Order Fulfilment Costs

Order Fulfilment Costs

A Holistic Approach To Supply Chain Optimisation

These components need to be considered holistically and not as an individual entity. if you do not the result will almost guarantee a sub optimal supply chain entailing hidden costs with a lack of visibility and total understanding within the various components of the business.

The aim should be to reduce complexity and drive growth whilst being flexible enough to be able to adapt to change influenced by customers, economics or technology.

LPC draws on its detailed knowledge of the individual supply chain components to build up an accurate picture of cumulative costs and service level implications.

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Warehouse Supply Chain Planning

Our team of experts works closely with each client to identify key market challenges and opportunities that drive business growth. Through structured analysis, data collection, and advanced computer modelling tools, we provide insights that empower your company to scale and succeed.

We have undertaken supply chain projects locally in the UK and Ireland, Western Europe, South Africa, North and South America bringing a wealth of experience, innovation and best practice to supply chain planning.

Our Approach

Clear Communication

Good communication with clients is a characteristic of the LPC International approach.

Strategic Evaluation

Strategic options are evaluated, and recommendations made.

Comprehensive Supply Chain Analysis

Important aspects covered include cost and service issues, network design, the right modal choices and convergence with the client’s information systems and human resources strategies.

Budgeting and Implementation

Capital and operating budgets are prepared. Sensible conclusions are reached regarding outsourcing. This lays the basis for detailed design work leading to implementation.

Proven Results

Clients in sectors as diverse as grocery retailing, service support, and book publishing have implemented supply chain strategies devised by LPC International.

Expert Solutions Tailored To Your Operations

LPC International undertakes computer modelling of road transport operations at strategic, tactical and operational levels including depot location and fleet size and mix issues. Distribution audits, strategic benchmarking, operational and engineering facilities layout and design are undertaken. Other projects involve maintenance and funding decisions, environmental audits, and multi-modal transport studies.

Other projects include appraisal and design of working methods or remuneration systems, quantification of key performance indicators (KPI’s), and operational benchmarking. Vehicle specification and selection, transport operations and fleet management systems, fuel, tyre and maintenance management, health, safety, environmental and quality issues, and intermodal transport can also be addressed.

LPC International assists clients involved with outsourcing decisions including contract specification design, writing invitations to tender, tender evaluation, contract negotiation and implementation. The practice also works with Government departments on research and investigative tasks that have significant input into policy on sustainable freight transport and distribution at the national level.

LPC International offers clients excellence in freight transport solutions. In each case, the approach adopted is tailored to the needs of the client. Projects are often followed by implementation of the necessary changes.

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Case Studies

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Industry Insights

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WHO SHOULD DESIGN YOUR WAREHOUSE RACKING LAYOUT — A SUPPLIER OR A LOGISTICS CONSULTANT?

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DESIGNING FOR EFFICIENCY: HOW PEER REVIEW TRANSFORMS WAREHOUSE PERFORMANCE
An aerial view of a modern warehouse with forklifts and organised storage aisles, illustrating efficient warehouse layout, material flow, and design optimisation achieved through peer review.

DESIGNING FOR EFFICIENCY: HOW PEER REVIEW TRANSFORMS WAREHOUSE PERFORMANCE

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BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH STOCKHOLDING AND PROCESS OPTIMISATION
A warehouse manager analysing supply chain data and performance charts on a computer screen inside a storage facility, illustrating inventory planning, stockholding strategy, and process optimisation for improved resilience.

BUILDING RESILIENCE THROUGH STOCKHOLDING AND PROCESS OPTIMISATION

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