Client Overview
- Company: Confidential Mid-Market Manufacturer
- Industry: Industrial Manufacturing
- Size: $100M annual revenue
- Location: Midwest, USA
The Challenge
The company operated with fragmented supply chain processes across multiple divisions. Supplier alignment was inconsistent, procurement lacked visibility, and operational silos made coordinated cost improvements nearly impossible. Leadership recognized that savings were available but could not identify where or how to achieve them.
Our Approach
Dan integrated with the client’s team to lead a cross-functional supply chain initiative focused on cost control and operational clarity:
- Conducted a rapid assessment of procurement, logistics, and supplier contracts
- Identified hidden spend and duplicate supplier relationships across divisions
- Facilitated alignment workshops between finance, operations, and sourcing teams
- Developed a tiered supplier strategy, implemented standardized processes, and supported key hiring decisions
The Results
- $1 million in hard-dollar savings captured within six months
- Consolidation of overlapping suppliers into a consistent framework with clear ownership of purchasing decisions
- Implementation of reporting tools to track cost drivers and supplier performance
- Alignment of previously siloed functions under a unified strategic roadmap
Client Feedback
“Dan had both the personality and the expertise to meet people exactly where they were — whether on the shop floor or in the boardroom — and drive meaningful change. He helped us bring clarity to a very complex supply chain and delivered real savings.”
