SUCCESS STORY
10% cost base reduction
Driving operational efficiency in specialty baking
- Optimising the supply chain to mitigate global disruption
Outcomes
10% COST BASE REDUCTION
Delivered measurable procurement and logistics savings across 22 locations
INCREASED FORECAST ACCURACY
Digital demand-planning tools improved responsiveness and cut inventory waste
SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE
Agile sourcing strategies and improved flexibility helped navigate market disruption
faster time to action
Improved internal capability and visibility led to faster, more informed decision-making
BACKGROUND
A global leader in specialty baked goods serving the retail and foodservice sectors.
The company faced significant disruption during the pandemic. Shifting consumer behaviours, rising costs, and logistics challenges put pressure on its complex supply chain. Existing sourcing and planning models were stretched, and the business lacked the internal capacity to prioritise supply chain optimisation.
the challenge
The pandemic drove up logistics costs and introduced new compliance requirements, while customer demand became more unpredictable. Traditional planning cycles became unreliable, and supply chain instability made sourcing key ingredients difficult. With operations spanning multiple sites, leadership needed fast, targeted solutions to reduce risk, improve control, and protect quality without adding complexity.
SOLUTION
Procure4 partnered with the client to conduct a full operational and supply chain assessment across 22 locations in North America:
- Identified and addressed supply chain inefficiencies
- Implemented targeted cost-reduction strategies in procurement and logistics
- Introduced digital inventory management and demand forecasting tools to enhance visibility and responsiveness
- Built internal capability to support faster, data-driven decision-making
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