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Supply Chain Planning & Analysis

What We Do

GSG's planning and analysis practice helps companies make smarter decisions about their supply chains. Whether you're preparing for an acquisition, aligning sales forecasts with operational capacity, or building the data infrastructure to support better decision-making, we bring the analytical rigor and industry experience to turn complexity into clarity.

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Misalignment between sales forecasts and operational execution is one of the most common and costly problems in supply chain management. When demand planning, procurement, production, and distribution operate in silos, the result is excess inventory, missed service levels, and margin erosion.

We help companies design and implement S&OP processes that create a single, cross-functional view of demand and supply. This includes establishing the right cadence of planning meetings, defining the data inputs and KPIs that drive decisions, and building consensus mechanisms that keep sales, operations, and finance aligned. The goal is a repeatable process that balances customer service commitments with operational and financial realities.

Data Collection & Dashboard Development

Good decisions require good data, and most companies have more data than they know what to do with. The challenge is rarely a lack of information. It's the absence of a coherent system for collecting, organizing, and presenting it in a way that drives action.

We build customized data collection frameworks and interactive dashboards tailored to your supply chain's specific KPIs and reporting needs. From freight spend and carrier performance to inventory turns and order fulfillment rates, we design reporting tools that give leadership teams real-time visibility into the metrics that matter most. Our dashboards are built to be practical, not decorative, so your team actually uses them to make better decisions every day.

Strategic Planning & Investment Studies

Major supply chain investments, whether a new distribution center, a fleet expansion, a technology platform, or an outsourcing transition, carry significant financial risk. These decisions deserve more than gut instinct and a spreadsheet.

GSG conducts rigorous strategic planning and investment studies that quantify the costs, benefits, risks, and trade-offs of major supply chain decisions. We model multiple scenarios, stress-test assumptions, and deliver clear recommendations backed by data. Our clients use these studies to build internal business cases, secure board approval, and move forward with confidence.

Due Diligence

For private equity firms, investors, and acquiring companies, the supply chain is often a blind spot during the due diligence process. Transportation, warehousing, and logistics costs can represent a significant portion of a target company's operating expenses, and the difference between a well-run and a poorly-run supply chain can materially impact post-acquisition value creation.

GSG provides supply chain due diligence assessments that go beyond surface-level cost analysis. We evaluate network design, carrier and vendor contracts, operational processes, technology infrastructure, and organizational capability. Our assessments identify both risks and opportunities, giving investors a clear picture of where value can be created, or where hidden liabilities exist, before the deal closes.

Profitability & Market Analysis

Understanding where you make money, and where you don't, is fundamental to supply chain strategy. Many companies lack visibility into true cost-to-serve at the customer, product, or channel level, which leads to cross-subsidization, margin leakage, and misallocated resources.

We conduct profitability analyses that map the full cost of serving each segment of your business, from inbound raw materials through last-mile delivery. We also perform market analyses that benchmark your supply chain performance, pricing, and service levels against competitors and industry standards. Together, these insights help you focus resources on your most profitable opportunities and address the areas that are quietly eroding margin.

Our Approach

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

1
Discovery & Data Gathering.

We start by understanding your business objectives, existing data sources, and the specific decisions the analysis needs to support. We collect and validate the operational, financial, and market data required for a thorough assessment.

2
Analysis & Modeling.

Using advanced analytical tools and deep supply chain expertise, we model your current state, identify gaps and opportunities, and develop scenario-based projections that quantify the impact of different strategic options.

3
Findings & Recommendations.

We present clear, data-backed findings and actionable recommendations. Every deliverable is designed to support decision-making, whether that means a board presentation, an investment memo, or an operational roadmap.

4
Implementation Support.

Analysis without execution is just a report. We stay engaged through implementation to ensure recommendations translate into measurable results, adjusting course as conditions evolve.

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

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Shortline Railroad Profitability Improvement

Profitability assessment and strategic improvement plan for a shortline railroad operator, identifying margin opportunities across operations.

Why Companies Choose GSG for Strategic Sourcing

Operator Perspective – Our team has held VP-level supply chain and logistics roles. We don’t just analyze from the outside. We understand how supply chains actually work because we’ve managed them.

PE & Investment Experience – We’ve supported due diligence and post-acquisition value creation for private equity firms and corporate acquirers, bringing a financial rigor that goes beyond typical consulting engagements.

Actionable, Not Academic – Our deliverables are built for decision-makers, not bookshelves. Every analysis comes with clear recommendations, quantified outcomes, and a path to implementation.

Boutique Focus – You work directly with senior consultants who know your business. No junior analysts running your project while partners move on to the next sale.

Frequently Asked Questions

What industries do you work with for planning and analysis engagements?

We work across a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, retail, food and beverage, consumer products, and industrial services. Our analytical frameworks are adaptable to any industry with meaningful supply chain and logistics spend.

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