Running an efficient supply chain requires more than theoretical knowledge. It demands practical experience, commercial understanding, and the ability to translate strategy into operations that actually work. Bisham Consulting brings over three decades of hands-on experience to businesses across the UK, Ireland, Pan-Europe, and globally. Our team comprises former directors and senior managers from major retailers, manufacturers, and logistics service providers who understand the challenges you face because they have faced them themselves in operational roles.
Practical Approach to Supply Chain Consulting
Many consultancies offer advice based on frameworks and models. We provide supply chain consulting grounded in real-world operational experience. Our consultants have run distribution centres, managed transport networks, negotiated with suppliers, and dealt with the daily pressures of meeting customer demands. This background means we recommend solutions we would be comfortable implementing ourselves. We focus on three core objectives for every client making companies more efficient, ensuring they operate more sustainably, and helping them become more competitive in their markets.
Comprehensive Warehouse Design and Automation Services
Warehouse operations form the backbone of most supply chains. Whether you need a complete layout design for a new facility, automation specification, or efficiency improvements in your current operation, we bring material handling engineering expertise alongside operational knowledge. Our warehouse consulting covers everything from floor specifications for automation systems through to live operational analysis that identifies bottlenecks and inefficiencies. We have designed conventional warehouses and highly automated facilities, always balancing the desire for technological advancement with the need for practical, reliable operations.
Strategic Logistics Consulting for Transport Networks
Transport represents a significant cost for most businesses, yet many companies lack visibility into how their networks actually perform. Our logistics consulting service analyses your transport operations, identifying opportunities to reduce costs whilst maintaining or improving service levels. We use transport modelling tools to evaluate different network configurations, considering factors like delivery frequencies, vehicle utilisation, route optimisation, and modal options. Whether you operate a local delivery fleet or manage international distribution networks, we help you find the most cost-effective solution for your specific requirements.
Outsourcing and Procurement Guidance
Deciding whether to outsource logistics operations or bring them in-house represents one of the most significant strategic choices businesses face. We provide objective guidance through this decision-making process, free from any commercial interest in the outcome. Our procurement experience spans 3PL and 4PL provider selection, contract negotiation, transition management, and ongoing vendor performance reviews. We have supported numerous businesses through outsourcing transitions, helping them achieve cost reductions whilst protecting service levels and managing change effectively.
Demand Planning and Inventory Management
Holding too much stock ties up working capital, whilst holding too little leads to stockouts and lost sales. Getting this balance right requires sophisticated demand planning and inventory management processes. We analyse forecasting accuracy, review inventory policies, and assess your Sales and Operations Planning processes. Our recommendations focus on improving stock availability whilst reducing overall inventory investment, helping you serve customers better without increasing working capital requirements.
Sector Experience Across Multiple Industries
Our client base spans retail, automotive, healthcare, FMCG, manufacturing, wholesale, and distribution sectors. This breadth of experience means we understand the different operational challenges and service requirements across industries. Retail clients value our knowledge of omnichannel distribution and seasonal demand patterns. Automotive clients benefit from our understanding of aftermarket operations and just-in-time supply chains. Healthcare clients trust our ability to work within regulated environments where compliance and traceability are paramount.
Rapid Diagnostic Reviews and Health Checks
Sometimes you need quick answers to specific questions. Our Rapid Diagnostic service provides fast, focused assessments of supply chain performance, identifying key issues and opportunities within compressed timeframes. These reviews examine processes, productivity, IT systems, and compliance matters, delivering clear recommendations with quantified benefits. Many clients begin their relationship with us through a diagnostic review, which then leads to more comprehensive transformation projects once priorities are established.
Measurable Results and Long-Term Partnerships
We measure our success by the results we deliver for clients. Cost reductions, improved asset utilisation, better service levels, and increased operational efficiency represent the tangible outcomes of our work. Many clients return to us repeatedly for different projects, valuing the consistency of our approach and the trust we have built over time. We maintain these long-term relationships through clear communication, commercial rigour, and our commitment to delivering practical solutions that work immediately rather than sitting on shelves gathering dust.
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