Selected consulting work

Selected consulting work and case studies: The work speaks for itself.

A selection of engagements across complex commercial and operational challenges. Different situations. The same commitment to meaningful progress.

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Aimia

Strategic sourcing & procurement

A more effective approach to procurement.

Merchandise and goods-not-for-resale procurement strategy.

Developed the procurement strategy across merchandise and goods not for resale, bringing a considered commercial approach to sourcing and supplier engagement.

Focus & outcome30% annualized cost savings on direct and indirect spend

Walmart Canada

Operating model & negotiations

Lower cost. Stronger commercial foundations.

A Low Cost Operating Model across indirect spending.

Work spanning indirect spending, supplier negotiations, and supply-chain risk reduction, connecting commercial decisions to the operating model.

Focus & outcomeLow Cost Operating Model

Flow Beverage

Operations & supply chain

A network designed around the business.

Full network redesign and product flow optimization.

Redesigned the full network and optimized product flow, with a focus on operating effectiveness and cost.

Focus & outcomeNetwork redesign & product flow optimization

Numinus

Commercial strategy & M&A

Clarity through consequential change.

Commercial and strategic priorities, M&A advisory, and major negotiations.

Supported commercial and strategic priorities through M&A advisory and major negotiations, bringing independent judgment to consequential business decisions.

Focus & outcomeStrategic advisory & major negotiations

Roots

Strategic sourcing & supply chain

A stronger basis for sourcing decisions.

Strategic sourcing and supply-chain evaluation practices.

Worked on strategic sourcing and supply-chain evaluation practices to strengthen how commercial and operating decisions are assessed.

Focus & outcomeSourcing & supply-chain evaluation

From the people we work with

“The Strongpoint Group helped transition the business into a procurement model, finding ways to save money for the business. But more than this, they help the business from a strategic perspective, adding value throughout the process. A great blend of a strong understanding of the business goals and incredible insight into the negotiation process.”Chief Digital Officer, Retail
“Strongpoint Group consultants are effective, driven and influential business leaders who are continuously focused on driving efficiencies and adding incremental value to the organization. They are collaborative partners [and delivered] a number of national programs, including a company-wide transformation and outsourcing initiatives, successful vendor negotiations and building a strong/best-in-class procurement team and program. The Strongpoint group puts ideas into action – maximizing results and the timing in which they are realized.”Chief People Officer, Retail
“The Strongpoint Group’s work ethic, impartiality and commitment to quality are amongst the best I've seen in Canada. I would highly recommend the Strongpoint Group as their presence brings companies like ours great assurances that our business is in good hands.”Chief Strategy Officer, Global Marketing Agency

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