Materials Consultancy
In complex operations, true performance improvement comes from transformation - not just troubleshooting. ASCO helps organisations evolve their materials management from reactive problem-solving to a strategic, value-driving function. Our consultancy services focus on transforming the way your business operates, optimising end-to-end processes, and embedding efficiencies that deliver lasting impact.
Transforming materials management into a high-performing operations
Through structured audits, benchmarking, and data-driven insights, we identify where processes can be simplified, systems better aligned, and performance elevated. Working alongside your teams, we turn analysis into action - driving measurable improvements across people, processes, technology, and supply chains. The result is a materials operation that runs seamlessly and strategically, supporting your wider business goals with safety, efficiency, and consistency at every level.
Governance
Effective governance ensures materials are in the right place, at the right time, supporting safe, efficient operations and on-schedule project delivery. Our consultancy services include:
- Establishing standardised processes, SOPs, and policies.
- Defining roles, ownership, and accountability.
- Ensuring data integrity and system alignment.
- Implementing KPIs, audits, and performance reviews.
Strategy & policy
A clear, enterprise-wide strategy and policy framework aligns materials management with business priorities and drives consistent, high-performing operations. Our services include:
- Developing enterprise-wide materials strategies linking operations, projects, and shutdowns to business goals
- Standardising policies and procedures for inventory, warehouse, and supplier practices
- Embedding continuous improvement and digital enablement
Operations
Our consultancy transforms materials management into a cohesive, high-performing, and resilient capability. Through strategic guidance across supply management, vendor partnerships, people, systems, and infrastructure, we help organisations reduce risk, optimise costs, and maximise operational readiness. Our recommendations drive measurable improvements in supply chain efficiency, stock availability, workforce capability, digital integration, and safety - creating a scalable, future-ready materials function that delivers consistent performance and long-term value.
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Supply Management:
Strategic sourcing, procurement optimisation, logistics coordination, demand forecasting, and performance measurement -
Vendor Management
Supplier capability assessments, KPIs and SLAs, vendor consolidation, continuous improvement programs -
People:
Competency frameworks, training programs, leadership development, continuous improvement initiatives, multiskilling strategies -
Digitalisation & Systems Integration:
WMS implementation, systems integration, electronic documentation, real-time tracking -
Physical Infrastructure:
Warehouse layout redesigns, forklift/fleet risk assessments, hub-and-spoke distribution models -
Inventory Optimisation:
Preservation programs, stock analysis, demand-aligned forecasting, replenishment policies -
Safety:
Manual handling training, load security standards, ergonomic layouts, racking inspections
Integrated services
