Process optimization results in supply risk mitigation and cost reduction

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Along my procurement role of one of my clients I got to know the logistic organisation better and better. Due to a recent merge, the supply chain of my core group of operating companies (opco’s) was still coping with inefficiencies. A few of them were directly interfering with the strategic procurement role for which I cared global responsibility, together with 2 other colleagues. 

Approach

Being responsible for the ‘in time deliveries’ to the opco’s in my area, I informed these opco’s during a period of 3 months, stressing the advantages of an accurate/most realistic and ‘in time’ forecast. Due to the history of the 2 separate companies, there were a lot of different specs in place for the same ‘products’. I organised the project ‘Harmonisation Specs’, through which time was made available to co-operate with Quality Assurance, to realise a serious harmonisation /reduction of specs.  At the same time, I did a proposal for a change in the product/area combination and workload of my and my 2 peer Manager’s positions.  

Result

Both the quarterly forecasts were trust worthier, and the number of ‘SKU’s’ were reduced, which gave me a much better (earlier and more competitive) market position and a mitigation of supply risks. 

My proposal was approved and implemented with the handover to my successor, resulting in, for all 3 positions: 

  • a more balanced operational responsibility  
  • a broader product- and market knowledge 
  • a strategic better regional global spread of suppliers and opco’s 
  • a less stressful situation in times, taking over work from your colleagues while on leave
“In the 2 years I have worked together with Wilco I have got to know him as a very dedicated, hardworking colleague.

Having no technical- and medical background, he managed in a short period of time, set on strict cost reduction targets, to integrate in our internal engineering culture.

He did not only achieve a good relationship with the engineers, but, in some occasions, he also managed to let them change the strict quality measures on MRI-parts, without changing the final quality result. Aiming to have a better negotiation position with his suppliers and save money to reach his targets.

I admired his flexibility and commitment in projects and his loyalty towards his colleagues and employer”
Procurement managerHealthcare industry

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Proccon stands for Procurement Consultancy, utilizing over 25 years of (international) experience in procurement consulting and management to deliver solutions, designed for your individual business. Effective procurement has a significant impact on many aspects of your business.
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“Wilco has the capacity to quickly adapt new ways of working and procedures. He is a very professional and driven manager, analyses well, draws the right conclusions and, at the end, he then achieves the maximum result” -
Managing Director FoodFood industry
“Wilco is a very friendly but determined professional with excellent procurement skills. Not the old-fashioned buyer, but a cross-linkage modern trader, knowing when to choose his battle. Searching for mutual benefits, rather than to focus on his own suboptimal objective”
EntrepreneurBusiness services
“Working with Wilco was of great value for us. Disciplined, calm and creative was his advice in the procurement of hiring personnel, his vision and ideas on the matter were well considered. A fine person, humorous and serious, intelligent and sometimes, when needed, very persistent”
Procurement ManagerFinancial services
“Wilco is a hard-working manager, very organized and result driven - but at the same time warm-hearted and easy to interact with
Vice President SalesHealthcare industry
“Wilco is a great sourcing professional with incredible expertise, strategic focus, a constant drive for improvement and incredible commitment. After his 18 months with us, I can really recommend working with him, not only from a professional perspective, but also from a personal perspective”
Procurement ExecutiveDairy industry

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