Delivering the Next Generation of Supply Chain
Anu Sekhri , Supply Chain Partner at Deloitte UK , and Reinhard Plaza-Bartsch , Global Head of Supply Chain Management Development at Vodafone , discuss their collaboration on a transformative Telco supply chain project at Vodafone Procurement Company ( VPC ).
Why did you select Deloitte to partner with VPC on your logistics journey ?
Reinhard Plaza-Bartsch : We are embarking on a complex transformation around how we do business within our markets , our supply base and VPC itself . This requires a new way of thinking , and we wanted a partner who could challenge us to ensure the results were ambitious but also practical . Deloitte was the only company that could bring Supply chain expertise , Pan-European analytics , tax specialists , technology implementation and transformation skills together in a single package . Deloitte were also the most diverse team we spoke to .
How was the programme structured and what capabilities were needed ?
Anu Sekhri : VPC had a very clear vision of logistics that meant delivering against an ambitious triple bottom line of Sustainability , Operating Cost and Working Capital . This required VPC to control the end-to-end supply chain rather than simply being a buyer of network equipment . In response Deloitte mobilised three teams :
• A technology team that implemented an end-to-end leading forecasting and supply chain planning software solution
• A supply chain team that optimised the location of the new regional distribution hub and completed the warehouse design
• A programme management team that developed the overall business case and a three-year roadmap for delivery .
What are some of the key takeaways from the project so far ?
Reinhard Plaza-Bartsch : Momentum is critical , keeping a successful programme moving forward means no pauses in delivery . The cost of delay is typically higher than the cost of optimising the solution .
Anu Sekhri : Sustainability is also at the heart of this transformation . At Deloitte we are proud to support changes to supply chain infrastructure and operations that have sustainability considerations at the core . This really is a ground-breaking supply chain transformation within the Telco industry and one that I ’ m pleased to be a part of .