CRL Advisory - Operational & Deduction Management Consulting Services

Our Services

Warehouse Selection & Integration

Warehouse selection and integration is crucial in any business. The warehouse is an extension of your company. All too often, decision makers view their warehouse, whether outsourced or in house, as an independent operation. This common misconception often results in inefficiencies, missing inventory, delayed shipments and even lost orders. A poorly managed warehouse results in lost customers and forgone profits. A well managed and integrated warehouse however, can significantly improve both your vendor scorecard and your operation as a whole. Whether you have your own warehouse or you use a 3PL, CRL can help your business select, set up, move, improve and integrate with any warehouse that your business requires.

Supply Chain Management

When a company has effective supply chain management in place, they have a significant competitive advantage in their industry. A cohesive supply chain requires planning, forecasting, tracking, accounting and process management. We are highly effective at leveraging technology, enhancing communication and improving the coordination among manufacturing, distribution and logistical partners. We have the insight and experience to help clients develop a cohesive strategy that enables their supply chain to deliver quality merchandise, on time.

Software Search & Implementation

Having a versatile and robust software system is crucial to operational success. ERP & other Software systems allow for all your departments to work together on live data as efficiently and effectively as possible. Many companies today are bottlenecked by Microsoft Excel spreadsheets being sent back and forth between members of the organization. This structure is dangerous, as there is no data integrity, and information is not in real time. Orders from customers may be missed or based off incorrect inventory levels. ASNs may be late or inaccurate. While any software system is a large investment, it can pay for itself when set up and used correctly.

Outsourced Operational MANAGEMENT

Having a strong operational strategy in place is vital to a business’ success. Our outsourced operational services bring our experts to fulfill your needs. Your business is most successful when its mission, vision and goals are aligned throughout the organization. As a company grows, it exposes itself to larger risks. This often leads to putting out fires instead of focusing on greater priorities, and causes operational effectiveness to suffer greatly. At CRL, we pride ourselves in our ability to establish a cohesive strategic plan for our client’s operations and business objectives. Through evaluating processes, defining problems and developing and implementing a strong plan of action, CRL is able to achieve the excellence in operational effectiveness that will help your business gain a competitive edge and realize greater success. CRL is well equipped to assist your current staff, or to manage and provide solutions to your strategic operational and supply chain needs.

Inventory Optimization

Inventory optimization has become increasingly difficult, as more companies are trying to balance the need to maintain high levels of service to customers while keeping costs to a minimum. It was once commonplace that an overly stocked inventory was the only way to meet customer requirements, however with increasing storage costs, CRL has shown clients the best way to use data driven methods to meet supply volumes with customer demand. Constant monitoring of inventory volume, inventory turnover, and other key metrics, are crucial in evaluating the health of your business. Having the wrong inventory levels affects every department in your company., hurting profitability and execution. CRL is highly effective at evaluating inventory methods and determining ways to become smarter and more efficient with your planning, forecasting, buying methods, and overall inventory strategy.

DEDUCTION MANAGEMENT & Prevention

Deduction Management is a major challenge in the retail industry, with retailers writing the rules faster than vendors can adapt. As a result, companies don’t take the time to properly dispute and collect deductions, they simply write them off. Excessive chargebacks can also be indicative of larger operational issues across your company, making deduction management more important than most realize. CRL has been a leader in this space, empowering our clients to take control of their chargebacks and improve their bottom line. Whether managing your department or functioning as your chargeback team, CRL can turn this difficult aspect of your business from a weakness to a strength. With countless relationships with many major retailers and experience with all deduction types, CRL has helped recover millions of dollars for our clients.