Supply Chain Design
Viability, value, and risk mitigation
Supply chains are designed either purposefully or by serendipity, but designed nonetheless. The ultimate reward reaped is often dictated by early supply chain design which cannot be easily or economically modified.
Due Diligence
Understand where value and risk reside
Due Diligence provides an objective analysis of internal operational capabilities, or those of a potential partner, evaluating the combined talents of the collaboration. The most valuable information generated, and the least likely to be otherwise discovered, is not the preparedness of the individual disciplines but how one discipline affects another.
Contract Negotiations
Understanding what the Partner values is the first step in securing what you value
Whenever two Parties enter into an agreement, it is presumably because the arrangement is beneficial to both parties. Contrary to the appealing concept of equality in all areas, companies tend to collaborate due to complimentary - not similar - assets, resources, expertise, or strategic objectives. Ease of negotiations is facilitated by understanding both your Partner and yourself.
Supply Launch Leadership
Anticipation rather than reaction
You only get one chance to launch a product and surprises tend to be unwelcome.
Alliance Management
Identify each Partner's legitimate needs
Transparency of action and motive lead to acceptance and cooperation rather than resistance.