FAQ

Supply chain consulting involves analyzing and optimizing your company’s supply chain to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance. At OTIF, we focus on achieving your on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery goals by streamlining operations and aligning strategies to meet your business needs.

OTIF serves a wide range of businesses, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and logistics providers. Whether you’re a large organization or a smaller business seeking efficiency improvements, we tailor our services to meet your unique supply chain challenges.

At OTIF, we focus on optimizing all areas of the supply chain, including:

• Supply chain strategy

• Procurement and sourcing

• Inventory management

• Logistics and transportation (including last mile)

• Warehouse operations

• Technology integration and digital transformation

• Performance metrics and continuous improvement

Absolutely. If you only need help in specific areas—such as improving inventory control, enhancing logistics efficiency, or streamlining supplier management—OTIF will customize an approach to focus on those particular needs.

Our process involves:

• Initial consultation and supply chain assessment

• Identifying inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement

• Developing a customized solution based on your goals and challenges

• Implementation support and ongoing performance monitoring to ensure results are sustained

You can expect measurable improvements, such as:

• Reduced operational costs

• Improved service levels (on-time, in-full deliveries)

• Enhanced supply chain resilience and flexibility

• Increased customer satisfaction and loyalty

• Improved overall supply chain performance

The timeline depends on the scope of the project. For focused areas, the engagement may last a few weeks, whereas comprehensive transformations can take several months. We work with you to ensure the timeline aligns with your business needs.

OTIF offers flexible pricing structures, including:

• Project-based fees for specific initiatives (e.g., inventory optimization, logistics redesign)

• Retainer fees for ongoing support and continuous improvement

• Hourly or daily rates for short-term consulting or workshops

• Performance-based pricing where fees are linked to measurable outcomes, such as cost savings or efficiency improvements

Yes, OTIF provides ongoing support through retainer services, offering continued assistance in monitoring and refining your supply chain processes to ensure long-term success.

Absolutely. At OTIF, we don’t just provide advice—we also offer hands-on implementation support, working closely with your team to bring recommendations to life and ensure smooth execution.

OTIF has experience across various industries, including manufacturing, logistics, retail, and distribution. Our expertise can be tailored to any industry with supply chain needs, especially focusing on achieving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

OTIF employs proven methodologies, such as SCOR (Supply Chain Operations Reference), Six Sigma, and Lean principles, along with advanced tools for data analytics and process optimization to enhance decision-making and performance monitoring.

Success is tracked through clear key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned with your business goals. We track metrics such as cost savings, service level improvements, lead time reductions, and increased customer satisfaction to ensure tangible results.

If you’re facing challenges such as high operational costs, stockouts, inefficient processes, poor supplier performance, or customer dissatisfaction, OTIF can help. Our initial consultation will assess your supply chain to determine the best approach for addressing your specific needs.

OTIF brings over a decade of hands-on experience in supply chain management, combined with specialized expertise in achieving on-time, in-full performance. We work closely with you to develop and implement tailored solutions that drive real, measurable improvements in your supply chain.