In this article we will explore some solutions in maximizing your warehouse to extend its life by improving storage efficiency and potentially avoid an unnecessary and disruptive warehouse move. […]
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Environmental and Social Reviews
Siecap can assist you in preparing an Environmental and Social Review supporting your Project Finance Case […]
Project Assurance – 3 Lines of Defence
How to ease Post-Covid panic through Project Assurance, which provides 3 lines of defence in de-risking projects […]
What is Earned Value Management?
Earned Value Management (EVM) was originally developed by the industrial manufacturing industry as a financial analysis tool. The US Department of Defence […]
Project Assurance – 7 Critical Factors
7 Critical factors involved in a Project Assurance Review and how your operation could benefit from an overhaul during the limbo of lockdown […]
Harvard summer for Siecap analyst
When Siecap analyst Georgie Dignan was offered the chance to participate in Harvard’s Summer School in July 2019, she didn’t think twice. “Going to Harvard was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I knew that I had to do it,” she says. Georgie has been an analyst here at Siecap since 2018 […]
Executive summary – How to position your feasibility study for success
A feasibility study can make or break a project. A robust feasibility study is critical in securing project funding from investors. It also provides confidence to make strategic decisions such as engaging with external partners, phasing investment, altering scheduling, postponing or even cancelling a project. A well planned and executed […]
National Siecap events on supply chain automation and robotics address the changing face of business
Events in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane by project management and advisory firm Siecap have tackled big questions around the impacts of automation and robotics on the future of supply chains and logistics. Leading Australian automation expert Graham Bingham presented at the breakfast seminars in late September, which brought together more […]
Tips and insights: Customer segmentation and needs analysis
The basis of an effective supply chain (SC) is knowing exactly which service criteria are important to customers. It is critically important, therefore, to determine customer segments and the basic needs of each segment. 5 tips for customer segmentation and needs analysis First, identify your customer segments The first important […]
Tips and insights: Supply chain strategy and network design
Based on our in-depth experience in the transformation and optimisation of supply chains, at Siecap we believe the following insights are key to the success of any initiative. 5 supply chain strategy and network design tips Integrated approach An integrated approach taking into account all stages of the supply chain […]
Tips and insights: Sales and operations planning (S&OP)
Sales and operations planning (S&OP) is the key to balancing supply and demand. It is important to consider the following insights. 5 tips for sales and operations planning (S&OP) Establish S&OP governance and management This is the first essential step in an effective process setup. Commitment from top management is […]
Tips and insights: inventory management
Effective inventory management is about managing each stock keeping unit (SKU) in each stocking location (SKUL). Management of individual “A”-item SKUs (the 10 percent of SKUs making up 90 percent of revenue, volume, profit, etc.) is necessary, but other less critical items can be managed in groups of similar SKUs […]