Supply Chain Solutions
Supply Chain Strategy
Services include rapid end-to-end diagnostics, market intelligence, labor reviews, and integrated business planning.
Network Design
Benefits include cost savings, risk mitigation, automation deployment, and flexibility for changing customer demand.
DC Design & Optimisation
The emphasis is on identifying operational inefficiencies, designing fit-for-purpose solutions, preparing for future growth, and using data-driven continuous improvement.
Freight & Logistics
The approach fully integrates freight transportation into the wider supply chain strategy.
Merchandise Planning
Our approach involves rapid diagnostics, connecting systems-processes-people-data-governance, maturity assessments, transformation roadmaps, and SME-led system selection.
Program Management
The team assesses business needs comprehensively and implements changes across all areas.
Advanced Manufacturing & Packaging
SmartlogitecX creates value in manufacturing by systematically eliminating waste and inefficiency.
Investment Feasibility Analysis
We provides market-based research covering location analysis, investment feasibility, and customized research to support strategic decision-making.
Strategic Foundation
It starts with Supply Chain Strategy, which takes a holistic view from source to end delivery, aligning operations to business goals across four pillars (process, people, freight, and risk). Network Design then optimizes the physical flow of products through advanced analytics, configuring networks for cost savings, risk mitigation, and omnichannel flexibility. Investment Feasibility Analysis underpins strategic decisions with market-based research, location analysis, and comparative scenario modeling.
Operational Excellence
At the facility level, DC Design & Optimization delivers warehouse solutions from re-engineering to fully automated builds, focused on eliminating inefficiencies and scaling for growth. Advanced Manufacturing & Packaging drives value in manufacturing through four pillars: sustainable packaging, smart engineering, quality/safety/environment standards, and lean manufacturing principles.
Execution & Movement
Freight & Logistics manages goods from supplier to consumer, with proven results delivering significant savings and average logistics cost reductions. Merchandise Planning converts business strategy into profitable retail operations through demand forecasting, assortment management, and technology optimization.
Implementation & Delivery
Program Management ties everything together, providing the framework for automation testing, construction delivery, transition management, and systems deployment through dedicated PMO support.
Together, these eight service blocks form a comprehensive supply chain consultancy offering — from high-level strategy and market research through network and facility design, to operational execution and program implementation. SmartlogitecX positions itself as a partner that can address every link in the supply chain, backed by data-driven insights and deep industry expertise across retail, manufacturing, FMCG, and logistics sectors.
Supply Chain Strategy
SmartlogitecX with their consulting partners helps businesses take a holistic, end-to-end view of their supply chain from source manufacturer to end delivery. The focus is on aligning supply chain operations to business strategy, optimizing cost efficiencies, improving customer service, and building resilience.
The operating model rests on four pillars:
- Process: Automation, digitization, and mechanization across the supply chain
- People: Customers, labor mix, and ESG compliance
- Freight & Logistics: Order fulfillment and distribution partner management
- Risk: Business continuity, modern slavery reporting, and ESG governance
Services include rapid end-to-end diagnostics, market intelligence, labor reviews, and integrated business planning.
Network Design
This service focuses on improving the flow of products from source to end customer ensuring the right goods reach the right place at the right cost. SmartlogitecX uses advanced analytics to assess automation and improvement opportunities at every network node.
Key Services:
- Network and operating model design
- Supply planning diagnostics
- Omnichannel design
- DC and warehouse design
Benefits include cost savings, risk mitigation, automation deployment, and flexibility for changing customer demand. Case studies include a leading wholesaler and a multi-brand automotive retailer.
DC Design & Optimisation
SmartlogitecX designs warehouse solutions that fit current business needs and scale for the future — from re-engineering existing operations to fully automated purpose-built distribution centres.
Key Services:
- DC diagnostics and optimization
- Automation feasibility studies
- Warehouse operational design
- Warehouse Management System (WMS) implementation
The emphasis is on identifying operational inefficiencies, designing fit-for-purpose solutions, preparing for future growth, and using data-driven continuous improvement. Case studies include a Vietnamese manufacturer and Kmart greenfield DC planning.
Freight & Logistics
Managing goods movement from supplier to warehouse to end consumer. SmartlogitecX has delivered significant savings and logistics cost reductions across numerous projects globally.
Key Services:
- Freight, last mile, and logistics strategies
- Warehouse and logistics procurement
- Third-party logistics (3PL) performance audit and management
- Ongoing management services
The approach fully integrates freight transportation into the wider supply chain strategy. Includes a testimonial from Cotton On Group and case studies including a premier Japanese beverage brand.
Merchandise Planning
SmartlogitecX converts business strategy into profitable retail merchandise planning. The service addresses competitive retail environments, escalating cost pressures, and complex fulfillment strategies.
Key Offerings:
- Cross-functional retail planning
- Demand forecasting aligned with customer journeys
- Assortment, category, and range management
- Technology ROI optimization
- Planning, buying, and inventory synchronisation
Their approach involves rapid diagnostics, connecting systems-processes-people-data-governance, maturity assessments, transformation roadmaps, and SME-led system selection.
Program Management
SmartlogitecX applies programs and systems to support the implementation of future business strategy.
Framework Areas:
- Automation testing and integration
- Automation superintendency
- Operational transition readiness and implementation management
- Project Management Office (PMO)
Services:
- Automation assurance
- Construction delivery
- Transition management
- Systems deployment
Investment Feasibility Analysis
SmartlogitecX provides market-based research covering location analysis, investment feasibility, and customized research to support strategic decision-making. They offer specialist research and data analysts with deep understanding of global supply chain landscapes.
Key Benefits:
- Understanding supply chain needs and competitive landscape
- Comprehensive datasets and analysis tools
- Comparative analysis of multiple strategic scenarios
Services:
- Location analysis
- Feasibility studies
- New market and service expansion research
- Customized research
Advanced Manufacturing & Packaging
SmartlogitecX creates value in manufacturing by systematically eliminating waste and inefficiency.
Four pillars drive the approach:
- Packaging Circle: Sustainability roadmaps, recycling, and packaging design
- Smart Engineering: Productivity improvement and new line installations
- Quality/Safety/Environment: Food safety, water/energy reduction, and green assessments
- Lean Manufacturing: Operational excellence, automation, and simulation
Services:
- Network optimization
- Manufacturing automation feasibility
- Line installations and due diligence
- Water and energy reduction concepts
Benefits of Automation
for forward-thinking companies
When robots and automation are implemented in a business effectively, they don’t replace jobs. They augment them to drive greater productivity.
- Greater speed
- Increased accuracy
- Increased Warehouse Safety
- Adaptable Workforce
- Innovative Brand Image
- Higher Customer Satisfaction