Establish-Davis Expands Consulting Services for Companies Sourcing Product from China

“This was a natural progression for our firm and a direct response to our clients’ needs in the growing global economy,” remarked Bill Drumm, President of Establish-Davis’ North American office located in the New York area. “Companies that have moved towards sourcing in China and other low-cost labor markets have frequently done so with insufficient attention to the challenges of a logistics network that now spans great distances and different cultures. Optimizing the supply chain must include using the right container rates, ports, carriers, freight forwarders, and consolidation points.”

Local knowledge of sourcing companies, third-party logistics providers, customs, and culture are primary challenges faced by North American and European companies sourcing product in the Far East. To mitigate these challenges, Establish-Davis consultants on the ground in China provide local, multi-lingual management consulting expertise. There is a great need for local contacts and expertise when developing a supply chain strategy for a company that sources in China.

Dustin Mattison, an Establish-Davis consultant in Shanghai, observed, “Constant changes in the China market make it crucial for companies to continuously monitor their supply chains within the context of local policies and regulations. We provide value in China by offering strategic supply chain advice. Customers need to make sure their trucks get loaded on time, but they also need assistance in pin-pointing areas for improvement and adjustment in strategy to reflect changes in the local environment.”

To help companies overcome the lack of standardization in rate structures and services in China, Establish-Davis conducts investigative research into logistics costs and service levels and identifies solutions tailored to the clients’ needs. These services are designed to help clients gain visibility into this very fragmented logistics environment.

Details about Establish-Davis’ supply chain strategy offerings are available at www.establishinc.com.

Establish-Davis is a management consulting firm specializing in supply chain management, logistics and customer service. Services include Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy Design, Benchmarking, Improvement Programs, Analysis, Planning, and Implementation.