Case Studies
Cost Savings
Business Intelligence
Compliance
Strategic Execution
Effective Market Entry
Challenges
- Manage complex supply chain requirements in Asia
- Understanding local regulations, business practices and operating requirements in China and emerging economies
- Establishing a LLP to architect an optimal supply chain, using both local and international suppliers
- To find a “neutral” partner who could support a long term project
Solutions
Created a supply chain architecture that incorporated multiple local providers resulting in significant cost savings
Provided key advisory services that allowed Siemens to overcome key challenges:
– Water and route surveys, port and vessel inspection, warehousing, quality inspections, port management, logistics of out of gauge cargo
Management of activities in China, Hong Kong and South East Asia with agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA)
Results
Turnkey created cost savings of over 7 Million USD in first year of operation
Transformation of operational efficiency by using improved supply chain management practices
Incorporated specialist local providers that saved cost and improved operational practices
Ensured that Siemens Wind Power acted in compliance with local regulations