Trend vision Chainalytics: Help with complex supply chain challenges is in high demand

An optimal supply chain requires a continuous focus on various areas: from network design to demand planning and transport optimization. Many companies lack – or struggle to retain – the necessary in-house expertise. Especially in view of the ever-faster pace of change nowadays, external consultants provide effective access to the relevant expertise supported by the right technology.

Chainalytics helps companies in various markets, each with their own unique challenges. “In Europe we primarily assist customers with three types of challenges,” says Erik Diks, Managing Director Europe at Chainalytics. “The first is network design which is focused on optimizing the supply chain infrastructure. We help our customers to answers questions such as ‘What is the optimal location and capacity of my distribution centre (DC) and factories?’ and ‘What is the optimal flow from my factories to my customers – direct or via DCs?’. Secondly we help our customers to improve their planning approaches, including demand planning, supply planning and S&OP, which is mainly focused on aligning supply with demand. Thirdly, we help them to optimize their transport activities, ranging from tenders to optimizing the transportation process.”