Supply Chain Audit (2)

In the competitive and fast-paced consumer industry, the resilience and efficiency of your supply chain can make or break your business.

At HRA Global, we specialise in comprehensive Supply Chain Audits that provide an impartial, objective, and action-oriented review of your current supply chain. By acting as a critical friend, we deliver actionable insights and strategic plans tailored to your specific needs, ensuring your supply chain is a source of competitive advantage.

Whether you are mid-cycle, preparing for a sale, or navigating the onboarding phase, our audits provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations, helping you mitigate risks, streamline processes, and uncover opportunities for growth.

Our typical supply chain audit process:

Analysis: We conduct a thorough analysis of the full supply chain, including stakeholder interviews, data gathering, operational reviews, and market research.
Synthesis: Drawing together all data sets and findings into a SWOT analysis, benchmarking against category norms, and reviewing current processes against best practices.
Hypothesis: We conclude the audit report with identification of risks, recommendations, opportunities for savings, and an improvement action plan.
Review: Follow-up audits are scheduled to monitor performance and support implementation of mitigation strategies.

Key Services:

Market Intelligence Process

Unearthing insights that conventional analysis misses, utilising exclusive quantitative data, published material assessments, industry insider consultations, and stakeholder engagements.

Comprehensive Analysis

Identifying the audit's scope, timeline, and objectives while conducting thorough standardised analysis including stakeholder interviews, data gathering, operational reviews, market research, and benchmarking.

Synthesis of Findings

Drawing together data sets into a SWOT analysis, benchmarking against category norms, reviewing processes against best practices, and BRAG rating the supply chain for improvement needs.

Actionable Hypotheses

Providing a conclusive audit report with risk identification, recommendations, mitigation actions, cost reduction opportunities, and an improvement action plan developed in collaboration with management.

Ongoing Review and Support

Scheduling follow-up audits to monitor performance, assist with implementation, and provide further benchmarking, ensuring continuous improvement and risk mitigation.

Data-Driven Insights

Making informed decisions requires access to reliable data. We provide comprehensive sales analytics, consumer insights, and performance monitoring to help you understand market trends, track your progress, and adjust your strategies as needed.