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Operations Management Consulting

What We Do

GSG's operations practice is where strategy meets execution. We work alongside your team to improve the way your facilities, fleets, and processes actually run day to day. Whether you're looking to drive cost out of an existing operation, integrate a newly acquired business, or redesign workflows that have been patched together over the years, we bring hands-on operational expertise and a results-first approach.

Warehouse Facilities & Private Fleet Optimization

Warehouse layouts, distribution center workflows, and fleet utilization are areas where small inefficiencies compound quickly. A loading dock bottleneck, an underutilized fleet asset, or a poorly designed pick path can cost a company millions over time without ever showing up as a single line item on a P&L.

We evaluate your warehouse facilities and private fleet operations end to end, from space utilization and labor productivity to vehicle routing and maintenance scheduling. Using data-driven analysis and deep operational experience, we identify the changes that will have the greatest impact on cost, throughput, and service levels. Our recommendations are practical, not theoretical, designed for implementation with your existing team and infrastructure.

Process Automation & Reengineering

Many supply chain and logistics operations are still running on manual processes, disconnected systems, and workarounds that made sense five years ago but are now holding the business back. Process reengineering isn't about ripping everything out and starting over. It's about identifying the highest-impact bottlenecks and redesigning them for speed, accuracy, and scalability.

GSG helps companies map their current-state processes, identify waste and redundancy, and design improved workflows that take advantage of available technology. This can range from automating manual data entry and reporting tasks to redesigning order management, freight payment, or warehouse receiving processes. We focus on changes that deliver measurable results quickly while building a foundation for long-term operational improvement.

Continuous Improvement

One-time optimization projects deliver value, but the companies that consistently outperform their peers are the ones that build continuous improvement into their operating culture. Sustaining gains requires discipline, the right metrics, and a structured approach to identifying and acting on improvement opportunities over time.

We help organizations establish continuous improvement programs rooted in Lean and Six Sigma principles, adapted for supply chain and logistics environments. This includes defining the right KPIs, establishing review cadences, training internal teams on problem-solving methodologies, and building the governance structures that keep improvement efforts on track after we leave. The goal is not to create dependency on outside consultants. It's to build internal capability that drives ongoing performance gains.

Post-Acquisition Integration

Acquisitions create enormous operational complexity. Merging distribution networks, consolidating carriers, integrating warehouse management systems, and aligning processes across two organizations requires careful planning and disciplined execution. Supply chain integration is frequently where the value promised in a deal thesis is either captured or lost.

GSG provides hands-on post-acquisition integration support for the supply chain and logistics functions. We help acquiring companies develop integration roadmaps, prioritize quick wins, manage the transition of vendor and carrier relationships, and align operational processes across legacy organizations. Our team has supported integrations for both corporate acquirers and private equity portfolio companies, and we understand the urgency and complexity that come with getting it right under tight timelines.

Our Approach

Every engagement follows a structured, repeatable process refined across hundreds of projects:

1
Operational Assessment.

We spend time on-site and in the data to understand how your operations actually function today, not how the org chart says they should. We map processes, measure performance, and identify the root causes behind operational friction.

2
Prioritized Improvement Plan.

Not every problem needs to be solved at once. We develop a phased plan that sequences improvements by impact and feasibility, so your team sees results early while building toward larger structural changes.

3
Hands-On Implementation.

We don't hand off a slide deck and walk away. Our team works alongside yours to implement changes, troubleshoot issues, and adjust course as conditions on the ground evolve.

4
Sustainment & Knowledge Transfer.

We don't hand off a slide deck and walk away. Our team works alongside yours to implement changes, troubleshoot issues, and adjust course as conditions on the ground evolve.

Sustainment & Knowledge Transfer - Before we disengage, we ensure your team has the tools, training, and processes in place to sustain the gains and continue improving independently. Lasting results, not consulting dependency.

Results That Speak for Themselves

  • $1B+ in transportation and logistics spend sourced
  • $250M+ in total client savings delivered across all engagements
  • 60+ logistics and supply chain specialists on the GSG team
  • 20+ years helping companies transform their logistics operations

“Partnering with GSG delivered enormous savings and transformed our international transportation management through expert market analysis and innovative e-auction strategies.”

Related Case Studies

Network Optimization of Plant and Fleet Operations

Comprehensive optimization of plant operations and fleet deployment, delivering measurable cost reductions and improved service performance.

Process Engineering and Outsourcing

End-to-end process redesign and outsourcing strategy development, aligning operational capabilities with business growth objectives.

Transportation Management Assessment and Process Redesign

Assessment and redesign of transportation management processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency and cost savings.

We’ve Done the Work – Our team members have held senior operational leadership roles managing warehouses, fleets, and distribution networks. We understand the difference between what looks good on paper and what actually works on a dock.

Results Over Reports – We measure success by operational outcomes, not deliverable volume. If a recommendation doesn’t move a KPI, it doesn’t make the cut.

Integration Expertise – We’ve supported post-acquisition supply chain integrations for PE-backed and corporate acquirers, bringing structure and urgency to a process that often stalls without experienced guidance.

Scalable to Your Size – Whether you’re a mid-market manufacturer with one facility or a multi-site distributor, we scale our approach to fit your operational footprint and budget.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to be on-site for operations engagements?

For most operations work, yes. Effective process improvement and facility optimization require time on the floor observing workflows, talking to frontline teams, and understanding the physical environment. We typically structure engagements with concentrated on-site time during the assessment and implementation phases, with remote work for analysis and planning in between.

Ready to Connect?

Schedule a no-obligation sourcing assessment with our team. We’ll identify your savings potential and outline a clear path to results.

Or call us directly: 561.630.0365