14K Consulting

At 14K Consulting, we deliver tailored, end-to-end solutions across supply chain, operations,  and business strategy to help small and mid-sized companies drive measurable performance, efficiency, and growth.

 

Supply Chain Services:

 

Strategic Sourcing

• Category strategy development and supplier segmentation

• RFI/RFP/RFQ creation and bid management

• Outsourcing and contract manufacturing strategies

• Low-cost country (LCC) sourcing and supplier localization

• Design for supply chain (DFX) and supply chain-ready product design

• Supplier contracting and negotiation support

• Supplier-managed inventory (VMI) strategies

• Supplier scorecards and performance management systems

• Geopolitical risk mitigation

• Trade compliance and import/export processes

• Tactical procurement process optimization

• Sourcing organization design, development, and training

 

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / SIOP) and Planning Tools

• Product portfolio segmentation and lifecycle management

• Sales forecasting and demand planning strategy and process design

• Inventory planning strategy and process

• Supply planning strategy and process

• Production planning and master scheduling

• Fulfillment process optimization by product category

• Planning strategies for configurable/option-intensive products

• Executive S&OP review meeting cadence, agenda, and governance structure

• Planning software strategy, selection, and implementation (including bolt-ons)

• KPI framework and supply chain performance measurement

• S&OP organization design, development, and training

 

Warehousing, Distribution, and Outsourcing

• Logistics network design and optimization

• Warehouse layout, capacity planning, and future-state modeling

• Slotting strategy implementation and management

• Warehouse Management System (WMS) strategy, selection, and deployment

• Scalable warehouse automation solutions

• Fulfillment strategy and process reengineering

• 3PL strategy: selection, implementation, and ongoing performance management

• Warehouse KPI dashboards and metrics

• Organizational development and warehouse team training

 

Transportation & Logistics

• End-to-end transportation strategy (ocean, air, rail, parcel, etc.)

• Freight optimization aligned to business objectives and service KPIs

• Transportation sourcing, consolidation, contracting, and cost modeling

• Transportation Management System (TMS) evaluation and implementation

• Private fleet analysis and operational strategy (if applicable)

• KPI tracking and logistics performance measurement

• Transportation team development and training

 

Outsourcing Strategy & Implementation

• Domestic and global contract manufacturing partnerships

• 3PL warehousing and distribution outsourcing

 

General Business Services:

 

ERP Infrastructure and Planning

• ERP capabilities assessment and future-readiness evaluation

• Requirements definition and gap analysis

• Integration of planning and forecasting tools (ERP bolt-ons)

• Data governance and master data management strategy

 

Process Reengineering & Program Management

• Supply chain process mapping, reengineering, and continuous improvement

• Project and program management execution

• KPI development and performance measurement frameworks

• Business analytics for operational insights and decision-making

 

Strategic Planning & Business Alignment:
We support organizations in building or refining strategic plans that drive clarity, alignment,   and results:

• Mission, vision, and values articulation

• Long-term strategic objectives and goal setting

• Operational planning and execution roadmaps

• KPI development, tracking, and continuous feedback loops