The Context
The client, a Tier-2 provider in the Pilbara region, faced ballooning operational overheads due to fragmented vendor management and a legacy procurement process that lacked real-time visibility. Rapid fluctuations in material costs and logistical bottlenecks in Western Australia were eroding margins during a period of high output demand.
Our Analytical Approach
We deployed a three-phase diagnostic: mapping every expenditure over $5k, auditing vendor compliance against the Western Australian Local Market Pulse, and conducting ‘stress tests’ on existing supply chain contracts. Our strategy wasn’t just cost-cutting; it was about structural resilience.
Strategic Markers
- Consolidated 14 redundant vendor streams.
- Renegotiated freight terms via joint-venture leverage.
- Implemented real-time inventory forecasting models.
"Consulting Australia didn't just give us a report; they stayed in the room until the vendor terms were signed and the new inventory dashboard was live."
— Operations Director, Perth
