Cost Reduction & Productivity - Logistics Executive

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Cost Reduction & Productivity

Unlock Sustainable Growth

In an era marked by rapid change and unprecedented challenges, businesses must adopt a holistic approach to cost reduction and productivity enhancement. From evolving employee mindsets and fluctuating customer demands to supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, the landscape demands more than just short-term fixes. Our consulting services focus on delivering long-term productivity improvements that fuel sustainable growth and resilience.

Our approach begins with rethinking priorities and redeploying resources strategically. By aligning financial decisions with human behaviors, we help organisations invest where it matters most, driving competitive advantage and fostering resilience. We employ forensic cost analytics, combining AI, data, and “should cost” analysis to provide the visibility and flexibility needed for rapid decision-making. Our strategies are designed to align with sustainability goals, ensuring responsible transformation and enduring value.

We also reimagine organisational structures and workforce dynamics, aligning cost strategies with your broader vision. By leveraging data and insights, we enhance supply chain resilience, optimizing performance, pricing, and agility. Our expertise extends to accelerated performance transformation, where we guide you in making impactful moves across all business levers, ensuring sustainable cost reductions and higher performance.

Our services are tailored to help you navigate the complexities of today’s business environment. From procurement strategies driven by actionable data to end-to-end support in capturing value across spend categories, we offer holistic, data-driven solutions. Our cross-functional approach, combined with hands-on partnership and training, ensures lasting savings and operational excellence. Partner with us to build the organisational strength needed for spectacular, sustainable results.

What We Do

Experience & Impact

35%

Reduction in inventory costs through just-in-time inventory management.

25%

Increase in production capacity by optimizing workflow processes.

40%

Decrease in transportation costs by implementing strategic route planning.

50%

Improvement in on-time delivery rates through advanced supply chain analytics

Client Results

Advisory, Insight

Maximizing Efficiency- Unleashing Innovative Strategies for Cost Reduction and Productivity

In the ever-evolving landscape of global business, the procurement function within the supply chain has undergone significant transformation. This evolution is not just about refining purchasing practices but about redefining the role procurement plays in achieving strategic business objectives.

Advisory, Case Studies, Industry

Strategic Logistics Optimization: Enhancing Efficiency and Profitability for a Pan-Asian Retailer

Streamlining Retail Logistics: A Strategic Analysis Overhauls the Pan-Asian Retailer's Network, Ensuring Cost Savings and Efficient Operations

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Our Experts

Mark Lutton

  • Head of Consulting
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  • Business & Logistics Strategy
  • Project Management
  • Logistics, 3PL & Supply Chain
  • Cold Chain Logistics
  • Operational Excellence
  • Lean Six Sigma Expert
  • Supply Chain Management Process Mapping
  • CEP Policy development and Implementation
  • Market Feasibility Studies
  • Warehousing & Distribution Expertise
  • Business Strategy & Business Plan Design
  • Transformation & Business Re-Engineering
  • E-Commerce & Last Mile Network Design

Biography

Mark specializes in revitalizing businesses and optimizing supply chains, leveraging his expertise in strategic planning, organizational restructuring, and driving operations excellence initiatives. The cornerstone of his approach is flawless execution, honed through extensive end-to- end supply chain project management experience, where he strategically allocates resources for maximum efficiency.

MBA-qualified with 25 years experience leading diverse teams and delivering successful projects he is a leader with global operations experience calling on a rich background of consulting assignments and an unwavering desire to improve the environment. Mark’s regional experience is across UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Oman for both the government and private sectors delivered consulting projects on feasibility and market studies, developing business plans, and executing the plans via transformation programmes. His, approach involves a thorough assessment of a business's strengths and weaknesses, leading to tailored, creative solutions that unlock its full potential

Mark’s experience ranges from research and development, production management, supply chain, industrial engineering through to chief operating officer in a range of consumer driven industries. He is considered an expert in creating strategic business plans, restructuring organisations or implementing lean management tools.

 

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