S&V Corporate Presentation

This document outlines a 7 step continual service improvement process: 1. Define policies and methods for service design. 2. Plan design resources and capabilities. 3. Coordinate design activities. 4. Manage design risks and issues. 5. Improve service design. 6. Design coordination. 7. Plan individual designs and coordinate and monitor them.

The document discusses creating intelligent and cost-conscious shared services processes. It outlines an approach to shared services that involves assessing the current state, formulating options, conducting feasibility analyses, and developing a low-cost model. Key objectives are discussed such as strategic alignment. A shared services vision and structure is presented using accounts payable as a pilot function. The rationale for a shared services center is described as providing a service-oriented and scalable infrastructure with appropriate accountability.

This document outlines key topics in supply chain management including strategies, risks, economics, and ethics. It discusses Darden Restaurants' supply chain operations and presents learning objectives, principles, and concepts related to optimizing supply chain performance. Examples are provided to illustrate various supply chain strategies like many suppliers, few suppliers, vertical integration, and joint ventures.

Procurement outsourcing has helped in the metamorphosis of the procurement function by creating greater value compared to the traditional practice. However, the process of outsourcing is associated with several changes to the existing procurement practice and a clear understanding of key value levers is essential to fully appreciate the need for change management process. GEP's unique Six-Step Change Management Model provides a holistic solution to manage change. Download this white paper to know more about it and its benefits.

The document discusses business-level strategy and the value creating activities common to a cost leadership business-level strategy. It outlines activities across a firm's infrastructure, procurement, operations, logistics, marketing and sales, service, and supplier relationships that aim to minimize costs and maximize efficiency in order to achieve low prices and high sales volumes. The goal is to gain competitive advantage through low cost relative to competitors.

This presentation will address how Cubist Sourcing has integrated itself with its business partners, and how it measures, monitors and reports the value it delivers to the business.