Product Portfolio/ Assortment Optimization
SKU, Pricing, Mix, and Placement Rationalization at Large Catalog Company
Led effort to optimize 45,000 active SKU assortment, which yielded ~$7MM in cost savings. Reclassified 45,000 SKUs into approximately 500 classes of merchandise to align with how merchandisers thought about products. Developed reporting to review performance over time, by price point, by occasion, by performance, etc. Optimized assortment by class to eliminate poor-performing items and reduce cannibalization. Adjusted pricing to ensure competitive pricing and proper mix by price point. Determined most efficient catalog and web placement.
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Developing Segmented Operations and Service Strategy at Full-line Industrial Goods Manufacturer
Devised an approach for segmenting SKUs in a diverse SKU environment based on a several qualitative factors such as contractual customer requirements, marketing strategy, and sourcing considerations, and a statistical scoring methodology incorporating several demand pattern factors such as sales, margin, demand variability, demand frequency, broken shipments, and requirements of top customers. Devised and implemented differentiated operations and service strategy (make-to-stock vs. manufacture-to-order) for the SKU segments which contributed to an 28% improvement in on-time delivery and a 25% reduction in inventory.
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Rapid Inventory and Supply Chain Cost Structure Diagnostic at Niche Apparel Producer
Conducted an inventory and cost structure diagnostic and created a plan for capture of opportunities at a recently acquired private equity portfolio company. Identified $11+MM in inventory reduction, $1.2–1.9+MM in overhead expense reduction, and $0.4–1.2MM in freight cost reduction opportunities.
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Clarifying Channel Strategy, Inventory Rightsizing, and eCommerce Upside
Conducted business strategy assessment to chart the exit path for a PE-owned full-service home-décor importer and wholesaler. To this end, Gotham: analyzed channel profitability and modeled the impact of eliminating brick-and-mortar channels; developed a plan to optimize inventory levels and rightsize the fixed cost structure; interviewed customers to establish the company’s reputation/positioning; and visited competitor showrooms to profile key competitors. With a clear picture of internal opportunities and market and competitive dynamics, Gotham developed a plan to more than double EBITDA through structural cost reductions and accelerated eCommerce growth. The company launched an effort to capture these opportunities to position itself for a successful exit.
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Assessing Product Design and Network Simplification Opportunities at Global Environmental Machinery Manufacturer
Analyzed product portfolio and design platforms, manufacturing and engineering facilities, and cost structure to establish cost reduction opportunities at a machinery manufacturer with operations distributed over 13 facilities in 8 countries. Due diligence identified $23-39MM (12-21% of total COGS) in cost savings from standardizing/modularizing product line and executing a low-cost manufacturing strategy, simplifying/consolidating the manufacturing and engineering network, and reducing material, labor, and freight costs.
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Tackling the Sources and Costs of Product Complexity at Global Cosmetics Products Company
Identified the sources and cost impacts of product complexity for a billion dollar manufacturer of cosmetic products. Initiatives included product simplification and harmonization (including packaging simplification), and optimization of the product launch process via cross-functional communication and use of packaging pallets. Significant savings $38-$40MM were discovered and worldwide rollout is expected after initial successes in the US and Europe.
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