MOVING FORWARD

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1 MOVING FORWARD

2 We don t write lengthy reports or bore you with fancy words; we focus on giving you practical solutions that you can start implementing from day 1. We are a leading provider of supply chain solutions and consultancy services whose customers and partners are geographically spread across the globe. We are recognized in the market by our proven track record of successful projects. Unbiased Approach Product independent services focused on best practices and customer needs Flexibility Fast response time and full dedication resulting in effective and efficient results Global Coverage Worldwide operation with strategically located offices Customer s Interest at Heart Our success and reputation is dependent on our customer s success Integrity and Honesty High ethical standards in everything we do The Right People Carefully selected resources and extensive internal training p. 2 p. 3

3 At SNS, we have partners not clients. Your success is ours and across the years we ve had the privilege to collaborate with many world renowned companies and local market leaders in different verticals and various countries. OUR CUSTOMERS We have worked hand in hand with third party logistics providers, government entities as well as wholesalers and retailers of consumer goods, high tech and electronics, apparel and footwear, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, service parts, food and beverage, household equipments and others. Listed below are some of the remarkable companies with whom we have had the pleasure of collaborating on various projects. Fabricant français et responsable Hygiene products manufacturer p. 4 p. 5

4 WHAT WE DO At SNS, our aim is to ensure that all your needs are catered for. To achieve this objective, we have enriched our services portfolio, developed special implementation methodologies to fit the market and established partnerships with renowned international providers. Below are the different services we offer. Thanks to our unique blend of operational expertise and software skills, we are working with customers around the world, from Japan to Argentina. p. 6 p. 7

5 SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSFORMATION SUPPLY NETWORK DESIGN Your supply chain is the backbone that supports your business and the most critical factor in your capability for growth. SNS can assist you in determining the weaknesses and bottlenecks of your operation, identifying potential solutions for them. WHEN YOU NEED IT Is your supply chain preventing the growth of your company? Do you want to reduce your supply chain costs? Are you unable to fulfill your customers expectations accurately and on time? Do you lack visibility and control over your supply chain? Are your inventory levels too high? WHEN YOU NEED IT Are your operational and transportation costs too high? Are you managing a large number of warehouses and distribution centers? Are you unable to meet customer demands or delivery windows? Are you setting-up new facilities to service new markets? Whether you are looking to review your current supply network configuration or setting-up new operations to service additional markets, SNS supply network design can help you determine the best locations and most suitable sizes for your facilities to fulfill current and future requirements. WHAT WE DELIVER Detailed assessment report including an analysis of the different supply chain entities and processes List of tactical solutions which can generate rapid improvements List of strategic or long term solutions Approximate cost associated with each of the solutions Supply chain organizational chart highlighting the current gaps and future requirements for human resources A five-year roadmap highlighting the necessary supply chain initiatives WHAT WE DELIVER Determine the most suitable network model (Centralized, Decentralized, 3PL ) Determine the required number of warehouses Determine the required size of each warehouse Identify the type of warehouses required Determine the best location for the warehouses Identify the goods flow in the network Build different What If models to cater for various business scenarios HOW IT BENEFITS YOU Reduction of overhead and operational costs Minimize transportation costs Meet customer demands and time windows Service all market places efficiently HOW IT BENEFITS YOU Reduction of overall supply chain costs Full Visibility on the strengths, weaknesses and bottlenecks of your supply chain Increased flexibility and agility of your supply network to respond to changing conditions including growth, market demand variations, economic fluctuations and others Defined job descriptions and responsibilities with full organizational flow-charts Access to years of experience and a large knowledgebase in supply chain practices HOW LONG IT TAKES 4 to 6 weeks depending on the complexity of your supply chain HOW LONG IT TAKES 4 to 6 weeks depending on the complexity of your supply chain p. 8 p. 9

6 03 WAREHOUSING DESIGN SUPPLY CHAIN SOFTWARE SELECTION 04 Whether you are constructing a new warehouse or revamping your existing distribution center, our warehousing design services will allow you to maximize your warehouse capacity, increase the speed and accuracy of your operation, achieve high levels of safety and security factors as well as meet your current and future storage requirements. WHEN YOU NEED IT Are you constructing a new warehouse? Are you planning to add an extension to your warehouse? Do you lack storage capacity? Is your warehouse not able to fulfill your sales demand and customers expectations? Are you facing delays and bottlenecks in your operation flow? WHAT WE DELIVER Identification of the storage systems that best fit your operation Required material handling equipment WHEN YOU NEED IT Are you managing complex operations? Are you planning to purchase a new Supply Chain software? Are you planning to review or upgrade your current software? Are you not aware of different solutions available in the market? Are you lacking the functional and/or technological expertise to evaluate various software? WHAT WE DELIVER In today s competitive market, software and information sharing has become an integral part of any business successful supply chain operations. With too many software available in the market and continuously changing technologies, it has become increasingly challenging to select the right software for the operations. Whether you are planning to purchase a new supply chain software, or seeking to evaluate your current software, SNS software selection service, alongside its supply chain expertise, can give you an edge. Number of required docks Required size of staging area Detailed warehouse layout (AutoCAD) including: Layout of racking systems Location of warehouse auxiliary areas A design that caters for your expected growth in the next five years Documented Standard Operating Procedures on the usage of the system Documented functional and technical requirements of the software List of recommended suppliers RFP/RFI Preparation Software/RFP Response Evaluation and Research Software / vendor demonstration script development HOW IT BENEFITS YOU Maximize storage capacity Pre-implementation scoping and analysis Analyzing vendor / software details and responses Streamline throughput and operational flow Minimize theft and shrinkage Maximize stock safety Increase overall facility safety and security Ensure compliance with warehousing best practices HOW IT BENEFITS YOU Map your operations and identify functional and technical requirements Have detailed RFP documents that will allow you to easily benchmark offers Facilitate coordination with architects and contractors Identify the most suitable software to your operations WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE We have more than 15 years experience in warehousing operations We understand the different racking systems, lift trucks and other MHEs We have an unbiased approach towards design Save time by freeing up your employees for other tasks Ensure the success of your implementation HOW LONG IT TAKES 4 to 8 weeks depending on the complexity of the requirements We look at the warehouse from the operational side We conduct an extensive analysis of your inventory to determine the most suitable systems p. 10 p. 11

7 05 SUPPLY CHAIN SOFTWARE When deploying new supply chain software at your organization, consultants implementation skills are as critical to the success of the project as the quality of the software itself. At SNS, our experienced operational and technical professionals follow a proven implementation methodology that is adapted to each culture and tested by our many accomplishments in the market. We are also able to help you select the right solution for your company. WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Our Warehouse Management System is a proven, advanced software solution for manufacturing, distribution, retail enterprises and third-party logistics providers (3PLs) operating a warehouse. It is a web based solution that enables you to control and monitor all the activities in your warehouse as well as organize work and align resources and labor to satisfy customer requirements. This application will ensure the highest inventory accuracy, optimal fulfillment and distribution processes as well as guarantee that your customer orders are delivered on time and in full, each and every time.the WMS offered by SNS is compatible with latest technologies such as voice picking, pick-to-light picking and RFID. We are getting you best practices from the four corners of the world and tailoring procedures just for you. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT Managing a large fleet, planning orders and routes as well as providing proof of delivery are critical to your distribution operation. When handled manually, they often consume a lot of time and are based on one person s knowledge of your network. Our solutions for route planning make sure that you are basing your decisions on optimization algorithms that minimize your costs and maximize your trucks utilization. Our Fleet Management System offers preventative maintenance aimed at minimizing cost of repairs, reducing vehicle down-time as well as ensuring on time execution of scheduled services. DEMAND PLANNING SOLUTION Our demand planning solution allows you to predict and forecast customer demand, optimize safety stock levels as well as order the right quantity at the right time to the right location. This solution results in increased customer satisfaction levels, reduced inventory investments and minimized storage space requirements. Using forecast based on error and learning from history, the solution offers more accurate results than solution based on preset models. ADVANCED PLANNING/SCHEDULING SOLUTION Our advanced planning and scheduling solutions work hand in hand to optimize your manufacturing plan, considering all constraints, making best use of your various assets and simultaneously scheduling all operations on all production lines, including any interdependencies, to deliver a totally synchronized schedule-down to the minute. Planning is a configurable solution you can mold to meet your unique requirements and address the steady stream of changing variables whereas Scheduling is a constraint-based solution that addresses the unique challenges of managing the capacity of vessels, tanks, and lines and the flow of product between them. p. 12 p. 13

8 06 TRAINING Internalizing key understandings and skills in supply chain management within your organization can have significant impact on competitiveness by enhancing customer service level, reducing costs and effectively managing inventory. The list below presents a full overview of SNS supply chain courses that are designed to provide maximum knowledge transfer in a short period of time. SNS is also able to customize special training curriculums for companies looking for tailored courses. FUNDAMENTALS OF SUPPLY CHAIN An overview of the different processes of supply chain as well as the methods and means to analyze and assess their performance. 2 days course WAREHOUSING BEST PRACTICES A detailed overview of the field of warehousing including the racking systems, the equipment as well as the different operations implemented in distribution centers. 3 days course FUNDAMENTALS OF DEMAND PLANNING An overview of the different techniques used to generate demand forecasts from sales history, and the means to apply these forecasts to minimize inventory investments while increasing customer satisfaction. 2 days course We have bundled our years of experience in supply chain into applied and best-in-class training curriculum. INTRODUCTION TO WAREHOUSE AUTOMATION An overview of the most common warehouse automations systems from light to heavy as well as some of the newest technologies, along with an understanding to evaluate what suits your warehouse and how they can help you achieve your goals. WAREHOUSING SAFETY AND SECURITY Detailed overview on the different aspects and requirements of safety and security in the warehouse. The course provides its attendees with a high understanding of the laws and best practices of safety and security to meet world-wide standards. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT BEST PRACTICES Necessary knowledge and skills to effectively plan, manage and control all transportation activities carried out by companies. GETTING STARTED WITH WAREHOUSE MAN- AGEMENT SYSTEM An overview on the main and nice to have features WMS solutions. The course includes brief demos on a best-ofbreed application. 2 days course HOW TO MEASURE, BENCHMARK AND IM- PROVE YOUR WAREHOUSE PERFORMANCE A list of the top KPIs used in warehousing and the means to measure them. This course offers you the chance to compare your performance indicators against international benchmarks and lists the solutions available to improve them. WAREHOUSE COSTING AND BILLING Necessary knowledge to calculate, analyze and reduce costs incurred by the warehouse. This course offers the chance to choose the most suitable billing strategies and generate the appropriate financial indicators to monitor warehouse profitability. HOW TO SLOT YOUR WAREHOUSE A detailed overview of slotting concepts, policies, tradeoffs, and methods that can be used to increase the speed and efficiency of your order fulfillment. INTRODUCTION TO RFID IN LOGISTICS An overview of the RFID technology and its fundamentals, a look at its different applications and the skills necessary to implement RFID projects in logistics functions. p. 14 p. 15

9 07 RECRUITING Throughout the years, SNS has aided many companies in evaluating the knowledge and skills of their employees within the supply chain department. Our extensive experience and the exclusivity of our service to recruiting only supply chain professionals guarantees that your newly hired personnel is able to fulfill his duties to the fullest and assist in the growth of your company. WHEN YOU NEED IT Do you have a gap in your supply chain organizational chart? Are you unable to find suitable candidates for your open positions? Do you need a logistics expert opinion about potential candidates? Do you need to guarantee that your new recruits can handle the responsibilities to be assigned to them? Do you want to train new recruits prior to hiring them? WHAT WE DELIVER Initial needs assessment to formulate criteria for candidate selection An extensive search among our continuously up-to-date electronic and constantly growing CV Database. Identification of potential candidates Referral of screened candidate resumes via or fax HOW IT BENEFITS YOU Defined profile and job responsibility as per your needs Minimum effort in recruiting a new employee Recruit the right person for the job Benefit from SNS wide network of connections Benefit from SNS expertise in logistics and evaluating personnel skills WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE We are focused only on supply chain jobs We have strong connections in the markets we operate in We have a solid CV bank and have most of the time worked with the people we recommend Given our supply chain background, we understand your needs better than non-specialized recruiting agencies To be considered as a trusted partner by top organisations is a true recognition of our expertise and professionalism. p. 16 p. 17

10 WHERE WE ARE SNS has grown in the recent years from a company serving primarily the Middle-East to a world-recognized logistics solutions provider. With 5 offices strategically located we currently have projects in more than 35 countries spanning from Japan to Chile. Our consultants are fluent in 4 languages (English, French, Spanish and Arabic) and we do not hesitate to venture into new locations and regions where our customers need us. Our international exposure has given us unique experiences as well as an understanding of the different cultures and ways of work allowing us to bring you best practices from the 4 corners of the globe DUBAI 1 Al Naboodah Complex Showroom #4, P.O.Box Dubai, UAE T: MELBOURNE 2 P.O.Box 5051, Moreland West VIC 3055, Australia T: LYON 3 320, Avenue Berthelot Lyon Cedex 08, France T: JOHANNESBURG 4 23 Bedford Garden Villas, Leicester Road Bedfordview 2007 Gauteng Johannesburg, South Africa 4 2 T: RIYADH 5 SSNET - King Abdul-Aziz Str. Al Buqshan Bldg , Riyadh, 11321, KSA T: BEIRUT 6 1st Floor Hachem Center Electricity Str., Sed el Bauchrieh Beirut, Lebanon T: p. 18 p. 19