Supply chain consulting is one of the most significant economic levers available to any organization. Supply chain costs account for 50%–85% of revenue (depending on the industry), so a 5% improvement in supply chain efficiency can impact profitability as much as a 20%–30% increase in revenue. Mashik’s consulting division has guided organizations for over 20 years in streamlining the supply chain, reducing costs, and building resilience.
What is supply chain consulting and when do you need it?
Supply chain consulting is a structured process of examining every link — from supplier to customer — to identify inefficiencies, unnecessary costs, and risks, and to build a measurable action plan. Consider it when procurement or inventory costs rise without a clear explanation, when there are recurring supplier on-time delivery issues, before entering a growth phase, or after a major supply chain disruption.
Mashik’s consulting areas
- Procurement — streamlining procurement processes, procurement diagnostics, and cost reduction.
- Inventory management — balancing inventory levels and reducing tied-up capital.
- Logistics & transportation — optimizing distribution and shipping costs.
- Supplier management — performance measurement, risk management, and improving on-time delivery.
- Technology & digitalization — implementing systems and AI tools for the supply chain.
Mashik’s methodology — from diagnosis to implementation
The process begins with a diagnosis of the current state, moves to data analysis (Spend Analysis and KPIs), continues to a prioritized action plan, and concludes with implementation support and performance monitoring.
Measurable results
Leading organizations reach 95%–98% supplier on-time delivery, compared with a global benchmark of 87% — a gap that translates into savings of hundreds of thousands of shekels per year. Building supply chain resilience reduces the cost of disruptions, which average at least 45% of annual operating profit per event.
Why Mashik?
Over two decades of guiding leading organizations, combining an engineering consulting division, a procurement division, and in-house digital solutions. Our clients include defense and public-sector organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does supply chain consulting include?
An examination of every link in the chain — procurement, inventory, logistics, supplier management, and technology — to identify inefficiencies, unnecessary costs, and risks, and to build a measurable improvement plan.
How long does a typical consulting engagement take?
It depends on the organization’s scope. An initial diagnosis usually takes a few weeks, while full implementation of the recommendations spans several months with close support.
What savings can be expected from supply chain consulting?
A 5% improvement in supply chain efficiency affects profitability as much as a 20%–30% increase in revenue, and improving supplier on-time delivery from 87% to 95% saves hundreds of thousands of shekels per year.
When should you bring in an external supply chain consultant?
When internal time, expertise, or objectivity are lacking. An external consultant brings international benchmarks, proven methodology, and experience across many organizations.
How is supply chain consulting different from logistics consulting?
Logistics consulting focuses on transportation and warehousing, while supply chain consulting covers all links — from procurement, through inventory and suppliers, to delivery to the customer.
Want to optimize your supply chain? Contact Mashik’s experts for a free consultation.
