Evaluating The Supply Chain Of A $500M Pharmaceutical Company.

A pharmaceutical company valued at $500M needed to be evaluate for potential purchase. Slow sales growth, due in large part to a damaged reputation in the marketplace, had left the company with an outsized distribution network. nVntori was hired to provide insight on the current supply chain system and provide the right-size logistics infrastructure to save the failing startup.

The Challenge:

An Pharmaceutical company needed to optimize supply chain efficiencies in order to keep up with projected growth. Sourcing from multiple warehouses led to operational inefficiencies, a sizeable inventory backlog and a less than robust distribution network. Supply chain consolidation and restructuring necessary for future growth projections. 
  • Flagging sales with an outsized distribution network
  • Enhanced Network Modeling of Distribution Centers
  • Strained growth strained due to media-related negative reputation
  • nVntori logistics experts tasked with evaluating reorganization of supply chain

Demonstrated Capabilities:

  • Reduction of excess inventory
  • Install fulfillment center model
  • Set goal to achieve $3-$7M/year in savings due to supply chain efficiencies
  • Thorough investigation and evaluation of existing supply chain infrastructure
  • Assume operations functions to reduce cost and provide climate for steady grow

Customized Solutions:

  • Implemented 90-day operations plan
  • Applied proven supply chain logistics technologies to boost efficiency
  • Created custom operations solutions based on key performance indicators
  • Initial logistics assessment with estimated cost savings delivered to private equity partners
  • Distribution center costs, fulfillment center expenditure, consolidation of third-party logistics contracts and annual savings goals
  • Installed operations management team to ensure implementation of nVntori custom solutions and provide for maximum profitability

Results Impacted:

  • Annual Savings = $3-$7M
  • Distribution Center Reorganization = Over $2M
  • Renegotiation of 3rd Party Logistics Contracts = $3M

Benchmark. Redesign. Manage. Transform.

nVntori is an applied technology services firm that partners and helps companies transform supply chain into a core business discipline. These are small to mid-size companies that are committed to and are focused on growth. That recognize to get better multiple returns, you must unlock the levers that accelerate growth.
nVntori focuses on operations and supply chain, we have partnered with the world’s top investors and executive leadership teams to transform businesses and drive enterprise value. We help them with the black box which is supply chain.
nVntori specializes in fortifying and streamlining supply chain operations for companies that have experienced challenges due to acquisition, reorganization, or consolidation. Whether you need consulting, process engineering, or full-scale operational management – nVntori has the proven ability to provide logistics solutions that will positively impact your company’s strength, efficiency, and profitability.