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title: Supply Chain Consulting | Supply Chain Design, Planning & Optimisation
description: LPC are UK Supply Chain Consultants specialising in the design, planning and optimisation of supply chains for retailers, wholesalers & distributors.
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# Supply Chain Consulting: Design, Planning & Optimisation

We help businesses optimise supply chain networks, reduce operational costs and improve service levels through practical, data-led consultancy

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## Success Requires the Coordination of all the Components

![Supply-Chain-Consulting-Image](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/LPC-Images/Supply-Chain-Consulting-Image.webp?width=1600&height=1067&name=Supply-Chain-Consulting-Image.webp)

Supply Chain Strategy serves to link the marketplace, distribution network, manufacturing process, and procurement activity to service customers at a higher level yet at a lower total cost.

- This goal demands the application of the logistics concept to relationships with suppliers, partners, customers and end users.
- Supply chains are continually evolving; businesses product ranges are changing whilst serving multiple markets.
- Regulations and best practice are exposed to sudden change.

The requirements of a network design are information, transportation, inventory, warehousing, materials handling, packaging and service levels that are all essential considerations of the supply chain and need to be fully understood.

## Key Components In Supply Chain Optimisation

![Location & Cost Of Manufacturing](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Location%20%26%20Cost%20Of%20Manufacturing.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Location%20%26%20Cost%20Of%20Manufacturing.webp)

**Location & Cost Of Manufacturing**

![Manufacture Lead Times](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Manufacture%20Lead%20Times.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Manufacture%20Lead%20Times.webp)

**Manufacture Lead Times**

![Delivery Lead Times](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Delivery%20Lead%20Times.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Delivery%20Lead%20Times.webp)

**Delivery Lead Times**

![Strategic Location Of Stock](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Strategic%20Location%20Of%20Stock.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Strategic%20Location%20Of%20Stock.webp)

**Strategic Location Of Stock**

![Stockholding Requirement](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Stockholding%20Requirement.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Stockholding%20Requirement.webp)

**Stockholding Requirement**

![Order Fulfilment Costs](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Order%20Fulfilment%20Costs.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Order%20Fulfilment%20Costs.webp)

**Order Fulfilment Costs**

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## A Holistic Approach To Supply Chain Optimisation

These components need to be considered holistically and not as an individual entity. if you do not the result will almost guarantee a sub optimal supply chain entailing hidden costs with a lack of visibility and total understanding within the various components of the business.

The aim should be to reduce complexity and drive growth whilst being flexible enough to be able to adapt to change influenced by customers, economics or technology.

LPC draws on its detailed knowledge of the individual supply chain components to build up an accurate picture of cumulative costs and service level implications.

![Warehouse Supply Chain Planning](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/LPC%20Internal%20Images%20(2).webp?width=650&height=400&name=LPC%20Internal%20Images%20(2).webp)

![Warehouse Supply Chain Planning](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/LPC%20Internal%20Images%20(3).webp?width=650&height=400&name=LPC%20Internal%20Images%20(3).webp)

Our team of experts works closely with each client to identify key market challenges and opportunities that drive business growth. Through structured analysis, data collection, and advanced computer modelling tools, we provide insights that empower your company to scale and succeed.

We have undertaken supply chain projects locally in the UK and Ireland, Western Europe, South Africa, North and South America bringing a wealth of experience, innovation and best practice to supply chain planning.

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### Download Your Guide To Reducing Supply Chain Risk

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**Learn how to:**

- **Identify and reduce supply-chain risk** before it disrupts your operations
- **Protect cash flow and control costs** with smarter contracts and lean logistics
- **Improve agility and lead times** through diversification and better inventory strategy

**Complete the form provided** to receive your copy.

## Our Approach

Here is our 5 step process:

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

#### Step 1: Clear Communication

Good communication with clients is a characteristic of the LPC International approach.

#### Step 2: Strategic Evaluation

Strategic options are evaluated, and recommendations made.

#### Step 3: Comprehensive Supply Chain Analysis

Important aspects covered include cost and service issues, network design, the right modal choices and convergence with the client’s information systems and human resources strategies.

#### Step 4: Budgeting and Implementation

Capital and operating budgets are prepared. Sensible conclusions are reached regarding outsourcing. This lays the basis for detailed design work leading to implementation.

#### Step 5: Proven Results

Clients in sectors as diverse as grocery retailing, service support, and book publishing have implemented supply chain strategies devised by LPC International.

[Talk Through Your Supply Chain Challenges](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/supply-chain-strategy-consulting/)

## Expert Solutions Tailored To Your Operations

LPC International undertakes computer modelling of road transport operations at strategic, tactical and operational levels including depot location and fleet size and mix issues. Distribution audits, strategic benchmarking, operational and engineering facilities layout and design are undertaken. Other projects involve maintenance and funding decisions, environmental audits, and multi-modal transport studies.

Other projects include appraisal and design of working methods or remuneration systems, quantification of key performance indicators (KPI’s), and operational benchmarking. Vehicle specification and selection, transport operations and fleet management systems, fuel, tyre and maintenance management, health, safety, environmental and quality issues, and intermodal transport can also be addressed.

LPC International assists clients involved with outsourcing decisions including contract specification design, writing invitations to tender, tender evaluation, contract negotiation and implementation. The practice also works with Government departments on research and investigative tasks that have significant input into policy on sustainable freight transport and distribution at the national level.

LPC International offers clients excellence in freight transport solutions. In each case, the approach adopted is tailored to the needs of the client. Projects are often followed by implementation of the necessary changes.

![LPC-building-img](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/LPC-Images/LPC-building-img.webp?width=2008&height=2298&name=LPC-building-img.webp)

### Our Other Supply Chain Services

![Network Design](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Network%20Design.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Network%20Design.webp)

##### Network Design

[Network Design](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/network-design)

![Inventory Management](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Inventory%20Management.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Inventory%20Management.webp)

##### Inventory Management

[Inventory Management](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/inventory-management)

![Outsourcing Management](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Outsourcing%20Management.webp?width=100&height=100&name=Outsourcing%20Management.webp)

##### Outsourcing Management

[Outsourcing Management](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/outsourcing)

## Common Supply Chain Challenges We Help Solve

As logistics consultants, we help businesses identify and overcome supply chain challenges by taking a holistic view of their operations and developing practical, cost-effective solutions. We work with organisations facing rising logistics costs by analysing cost drivers, improving efficiency, reducing waste, and optimising logistics spend. Where businesses experience poor stock availability, we review inventory strategies, stock control processes, and supply chain visibility to ensure the right products are available at the right time. We address long delivery lead times by assessing processes, supplier performance, and network design to improve speed and responsiveness. For inefficient distribution networks, we optimise flows, facilities, and operating models to enhance service while reducing costs. We also improve visibility across supply chain costs through detailed analysis and reporting, enabling better decision-making. Finally, we provide independent advice on outsourcing and supplier decisions by evaluating options, risks, and commercial impacts to support confident strategic choices.

#### Rising logistics costs

#### Poor stock availability

#### Long delivery lead times

#### Inefficient distribution networks

#### Lack of visibility across supply chain costs

#### Unclear outsourcing or supplier decisions

## **Book Your Free Consultation** with David

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## Case Studies

Explore some of our most successful logistics and warehousing projects.

[View All Case Studies](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/case-studies-new-website)

[Facility Design – Network Consolidation – A Case Study](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/case-studies/network-consolidation-case-study)

![Facility Design – Network Consolidation](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/Blog_Images/case-studies/Facility-Design-Network-Consolidation.webp)

[Warehouse Design](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/case-studies/topic/warehouse-design)

#### Facility Design – Network Consolidation – A Case Study

[Blue Sky National Network for Regional Supplier](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/case-studies/blue-sky-national-network-for-regional-supplier)

![Blue Sky National Network for Regional Supplier](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/Blog_Images/case-studies/Blue-Sky-National-Network-for-Regional-Supplier.webp)

[Network Design](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/case-studies/topic/network-design)

#### Blue Sky National Network for Regional Supplier

[SAB - Uganda - Network Strategy and New Facility Design](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/case-studies/sab-uganda-network-strategy-and-new-facility-design)

![SAB - Uganda - Network Strategy and New Facility Design](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/Case%20Studies/SAB%20Uganda%20Case%20Study.jpg)

[Warehouse Design](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/case-studies/topic/warehouse-design)

#### SAB - Uganda - Network Strategy and New Facility Design

## Faq

When should we review our supply chain network?

You should review your supply chain network when customer demands, costs, capacity requirements, market conditions, or business growth plans change.

Can LPC help reduce transport and distribution costs?

Yes, we identify opportunities to optimise networks, improve transport efficiency, and reduce unnecessary distribution costs.

Do you support outsourcing decisions?

Yes, we provide independent analysis to help determine whether outsourcing logistics activities will deliver operational and financial benefits.

Can you help with modelling and scenario planning?

Yes, we use data analysis and modelling techniques to evaluate different supply chain strategies and future scenarios.

## Industry **Insights**

[HOW BEST TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING AUTOMATION?](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/how-to-implement-warehouse-automation)

![Modern warehouse facility showcasing advanced warehouse automation systems and logistics operations.](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/automated-robot-carrying-boxes-on-shelves-in-wareh-2026-01-09-00-42-20-utc.jpg)

[Warehouse Automation](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/warehouse-automation)

#### HOW BEST TO CONSIDER IMPLEMENTING AUTOMATION?

25 Jun 2026, 11:00:02 2 min read

[WHEN SHOULD SME’s CONSIDER AUTOMATION?](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/smes-considering-investion-in-warehouse-automation)

![Warehouse team working with modern warehouse automation systems to improve operational efficiency.](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/low-angle-shot-of-boxes-placed-on-a-conveyor-belt-2026-01-11-09-47-17-utc.jpg)

[Warehouse Automation](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/warehouse-automation)

#### WHEN SHOULD SME’s CONSIDER AUTOMATION?

18 Jun 2026, 11:00:03 2 min read

[REPLENISHMENT BEST PRACTICES](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/replenishment-best-practices)

![Warehouse staff managing inventory and stock replenishment processes in a modern distribution centre.](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/hubfs/one-of-warehouse-workers-pushing-cart-with-boxes-2026-03-25-05-22-37-utc.jpg)

[Warehouse Management System](https://www.lpcinternational.co.uk/blog/topic/warehouse-management-system)

#### REPLENISHMENT BEST PRACTICES

11 Jun 2026, 11:00:02 1 min read

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### **Logistics Planning Consultants**

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