For development of the merchandise supply chain from the ground up, we also offer project-based consulting.  T

hese services may be stand-alone or part of a more inclusive service agreement: 

• RFP Development – Based on business model and objectives, develop comprehensive RFP to publish to prospective vendors.  RFP to include factors relevant to the program including, but not limited to systems, reporting, merchandise, materials, collateral, receiving, storage, order processing, assembly, shipping, reverse logistics, customer service and account management fees and SLAs. 

• Supplier Discovery – Research and identify best-suited domestic or international partners and publish RFP for supplier response.  Manage RFP process and submissions.  Review responses and pricing to ensure direct rate comparisons.  Report conclusions to management team, making recommendation for top two or three leading candidates. 

• Supplier Qualification/Negotiation.  For any/all candidates, perform on-site and in-depth confirmation and review of facilities, capabilities, account management team and clients. Re-visit RFP pricing and negotiate volume-based services and materials rates.  Establish understanding and rapport at C-level to ensure the highest level of management support and account service representation.
• Integration. Identify and interview all stakeholders.  Develop and execute integration timelines to accomplish operations spin-up.  Scope to include receiving and inspection procedures, rack plan, packaging supplies, shipper integration, count/move/destroy existing merchandise, and notify suppliers of future product delivery instructions.  Integration will include training and reference manuals for you and your staff, vendors and clients.