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Supply chain consulting<\/strong> is one of the most significant economic levers available to any organization. Supply chain costs account for 50%\u201385% of revenue (depending on the industry), so a 5% improvement in supply chain efficiency can impact profitability as much as a 20%\u201330% increase in revenue. Mashik’s consulting division has guided organizations for over 20 years in streamlining the supply chain, reducing costs, and building resilience.<\/p>\n

What is supply chain consulting and when do you need it?<\/h2>\n

Supply chain consulting is a structured process of examining every link \u2014 from supplier to customer \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

Mashik’s consulting areas<\/h2>\n
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  • Procurement<\/strong> \u2014 streamlining procurement processes, procurement diagnostics, and cost reduction.<\/li>\n
  • Inventory management<\/strong> \u2014 balancing inventory levels and reducing tied-up capital.<\/li>\n
  • Logistics & transportation<\/strong> \u2014 optimizing distribution and shipping costs.<\/li>\n
  • Supplier management<\/strong> \u2014 performance measurement, risk management, and improving on-time delivery.<\/li>\n
  • Technology & digitalization<\/strong> \u2014 implementing systems and AI tools for the supply chain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Mashik’s methodology \u2014 from diagnosis to implementation<\/h2>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    Measurable results<\/h2>\n

    Leading organizations reach 95%\u201398% supplier on-time delivery, compared with a global benchmark of 87% \u2014 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.<\/p>\n

    Why Mashik?<\/h2>\n

    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.<\/p>\n

    Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

    What does supply chain consulting include?<\/strong>
    An examination of every link in the chain \u2014 procurement, inventory, logistics, supplier management, and technology \u2014 to identify inefficiencies, unnecessary costs, and risks, and to build a measurable improvement plan.<\/p>\n

    How long does a typical consulting engagement take?<\/strong>
    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.<\/p>\n

    What savings can be expected from supply chain consulting?<\/strong>
    A 5% improvement in supply chain efficiency affects profitability as much as a 20%\u201330% increase in revenue, and improving supplier on-time delivery from 87% to 95% saves hundreds of thousands of shekels per year.<\/p>\n

    When should you bring in an external supply chain consultant?<\/strong>
    When internal time, expertise, or objectivity are lacking. An external consultant brings international benchmarks, proven methodology, and experience across many organizations.<\/p>\n

    How is supply chain consulting different from logistics consulting?<\/strong>
    Logistics consulting focuses on transportation and warehousing, while supply chain consulting covers all links \u2014 from procurement, through inventory and suppliers, to delivery to the customer.<\/p>\n

    Want to optimize your supply chain?<\/strong> Contact Mashik’s experts for a free consultation.<\/p>\n