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Supply Chain
We architect the operations and supply chain systems that transform high-growth, regulated consumer brands into scalable, investment-ready assets.
Most consumer brands reach a critical inflection point where brand momentum outpaces backend infrastructure. When manual spreadsheets, logistics friction, or regulatory gaps threaten expansion, your valuation multiple compresses in real time.
We don't consult from the sidelines or hand you theoretical slide decks. As exited CPG operators, we embed alongside your team to build the resilient machine underneath your business.
1
Sourcing & Vendor Governance:
Architect resilient raw material and packaging supply networks, lead competitive contract negotiations, and restructure vendor terms to cut landed COGS, reduce run sizes, and eliminate operational single-points-of-failure.
2
Co-Packing & Plant-Floor Scaling:
Manage technical RFPs, conduct on-site facility audits, and negotiate protective Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with strict line-loss parameters, yield allowances, and OTIF enforcement benchmarks.
3
Demand Planning & S&OP:
Build rolling 12-month production and sales schedules that translate real-time sales velocity into dynamic purchasing orders, eliminating inventory carrying drag and retail stockouts.
4
ERP & Back-Office Architecture:
Deploy and configure single-source ERP/MRP environments (NetSuite, Odoo, Fishbowl) mapping clean multi-level BOMs, real-time landed cost tracking, and automated 3PL inventory reconciliation.
5
Regulatory & Quality Compliance:
Secure end-to-end statutory defense across TTB, FDA, and FSMA frameworks- managing formula submissions, COLA approvals, and building automated lot-tracking engines for rapid mock recalls.
6
Duty & Tax Drawback Recovery:
Extract trapped capital from the U.S. Treasury by auditing historical import entry summaries and plant-floor formulas to execute retroactive CBP duty substitution and TTB excise tax claims.
7
Fractional COO & Executive Execution:
Embed experienced CPG operators directly into your business to direct weekly production sprints, enforce vendor accountability, and own full P&L and operational execution- installing the institutional discipline of a full-time Chief Operating Officer without permanent executive overhead.
Strategic Services Built for Scale
Who We Serve
We build operational infrastructure and execute capital recovery across high-consequence, regulated consumer categories.
Our systems and statutory frameworks are engineered around the strict physical constraints, complex BOMs, and federal compliance requirements of specialized sectors- including beverage alcohol, botanical extracts, flavorings, functional wellness.
3-Stage Operating Framework
Every service area follows our proven, structured methodology designed to deliver rapid clarity, seamless execution, and long-term continuity:
1
Audit & Diagnosis
Forensic Diagnosis
& Opportunity Mapping
A 2-4 week forensic deep dive across your operations, data streams, and supply chain to pinpoint margin leaks, compliance gaps, and efficiency bottlenecks.
2
Implementation Sprint
System Building
& Execution Sprints
Milestone-driven execution where we build out necessary ERP/MRP tools, renegotiate co-packer terms, capture tax drawbacks, or author your SOP engine.
3
Ongoing Maintenance
Fractional Leadership
& System Governance
Continued fractional leadership and governance to keep systems synchronized, audit documentation up to date, and ops running smoothly as you scale.
Ready to De-Risk Your Growth?
Speak directly with an exited operator to review your backend infrastructure, evaluate potential drawback or efficiency gains, and determine the right roadmap for your brand.