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Project-based Services

A specific project is mutually agreed upon and Alloquor takes it to completion.  Project-based service offerings include:

Supply Chain / Logistics Diagnostic, Evaluation and Strategy

-   Overall supply chain efficiency

-   Areas of focus for improvement

-   Vision, objectives, strategies and tactics

Supply Chain / Logistics Software Selection and Implementation

-   Logistics systems/software custom development

-   Warehouse Management and Transportation Management Systems

-   Inventory Management and Order Management Systems

-   Supply chain aspects of ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Oracle, etc.)

Shipping / Transportation Cost Reduction and Service Improvement

-   Reduction of shipping and transportation costs

-   Service level improvements

-   Transit time reduction and consistency

Procurement of Supply Chain / Logistics Services

-   Warehousing and transportation providers

-   Selection of third-party logistics (3PL) companies
-   Implementation assistance

Inventory Management

-   Inventory reduction

-   Global view of inventory

-   Inventory accuracy

Optimization of the Order-to-Delivery process

-   Entire order to delivery process evaluation

-   Effectiveness of systems/software/applications

-   Process and information flow mapping

Collaboration and Integration with Customers and Suppliers

-   Development of collaborative relationships with trading partners

-   Areas for greater efficiency and improved service

-   Determine opportunities to benefit all parties in the supply chain

Distribution Center / Warehousing

-   Service and efficiency improvement
-   Selection of optimal DC site locations

-   New location set-up

Reverse Logistics

-   Design and programming of custom systems
-   Returns and refurbishment

-   Returnable containers, returnable crates, returnable packaging

Green Logistics /  Eco-friendly Logistics

-   Alloquor is a member of an international group of green logistics consultants
-   Measurement and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

-   Sustainable shipping methods (reusable containers, eco-friendly packaging...)

Vehicle / Automotive Logistics

-   Cost reduction

-   Service improvement

-   Intermodal shipment of automobiles

Interim Management Services

"Your supply chain / logistics executive for rent"

For those times when you need to fill a management void or supplement existing staff.  Typical roles/responsibilities/assignments which take advantage of our expertise might include:

Evaluate vendor compliance, efficiency, pricing and service levels

-   Manage and strengthen vendor relationships (software companies, third-
    party logistics, carriers)

-   Present problems and solutions to company management

Company advocate for procuring supply chain services and software

-   Thorough evaluations to protect company from zealous salesmen

-   Develop and manage RFP's, analyze bids, negotiate contracts

Executive Sponsor and Project Manager for special projects

-   Systems implementations

-   Reengineering

Develop collaborative relationships with customers and suppliers

-   Improved communications and efficiency

-   Process and systems integration

Develop a core carrier program

-   Reduce shipping / transportation costs

-   Increase service levels

Analyze outsourcing opportunities to improve cash position

-   Warehousing, logistics management, transportation payment, back office, IT

Leadership

-   Manage and improve relationships between internal IT and Operations
    groups

-   Manage the supply chain / logistics / distribution / shipping departments

-   Establish culture of zero errors, continuous improvement and customer
    satisfaction

-   Focus entire staff on delighting the customer while maintaining operating
    efficiency