As a World Class Home Brew Startup started to expand its global footprint, it engaged Gait’s project management and supply chains teams to reduce costs and consolidate the supply chain.
Case Study
A New Zealand growth stage startup had the technology to enable world-class beer to be brewed at home. They needed to adapt their production and supply chain so that they could be more nimble and deliver this solution globally. They turned to the experienced and centrally located team at Gait International to help set them up for success.
The Opportunity
As every growth phase startup knows, it is critical to put in the right foundations for your production and supply chain to set yourself up for success. This New Zealand based startup knew that speed, agility and cost competitiveness would enable them to continue on their growth trajectory.
The team initially engaged Gait International to work on a new accessory product for the brand, and were extremely happy with the partnership and the results that Gait consistently delivered for them. The team had project managed the project efficiently and had ensured that communication was always clear and to the point.
The team engaged Gait International to take over the supply chain and logistics management of their complete accessory range manufactured in Asia.
The Solution
Supply Chain Management
Exceptional supply chain management is fundamental to the success of any production project. The team engaged all the suppliers in the existing supply chain and took all communication with them on behalf of the client, greatly reducing the number of different channels that the client needed to manage.
Project Management
Running an effective supply chain means that you have all the right product arriving at the right location at the right time. Gait took over overall responsibility for ensuring all materials were in place and production was able to run on-time to meet the clients’ growing needs. With the Gait team working directly with the suppliers on a daily basis, ensured a much higher level of flexibility and commitment from the supply base.
Logistics Consolidation
Having a centrally located hub in Asia gives enhanced flexibility to companies who need to ship a range of products globally. Gait International consolidated all the accessories in Asia and enabled the New Zealand startup to ship product direct to the USA and Australia.
The Results
Reduced Costs and Leadtimes:
Consolidating product in one Asian hub, led to a great reduction in shipping costs and reduced shipping lead times by over 40%. This led to much a higher appetite from distributors and customers to place orders and increase sales.
Sales Network Expansion and Accelerated Growth
The support of the Gait Project Management and Supply Chain Management resources and experience enabled the startup to focus their resources on developing new products and expanding their sales network which enabled them to accelerate their growth.