Business Consulting

Fractional Chief Operations Officer and Fractional Procurement Officer

Fractional Chief Operations Officer (COO)

A fractional COO is a part-time executive who manages a company's daily operations and administrative activities. They work closely with the CEO to execute business strategies, optimize efficiency, and align departmental goals with organizational objectives. Fractional COOs offer expertise and experience similar to that of full-time COOs, but at a lower cost, making them ideal for startups and small to medium-sized businesses.

Fractional Chief Procurement Officer (CPO)

A fractional CPO is a part-time procurement executive who oversees an organization's procurement strategies, policies, and processes. They work with multiple companies, dividing their time and expertise to help businesses optimize their procurement and supply chain operations. Fractional CPOs are particularly beneficial for startups and SMEs, offering high-level procurement expertise without the cost of a full-time executive.

Supply Chain Management

Supply Chain Management (SCM) is a comprehensive approach to managing the flow of goods, services, and information from raw material suppliers to end consumers. It encompasses the coordination and integration of key business processes across the entire supply chain network.

Objectives of SCM

1. Optimize efficiency and reduce costs

2. Improve customer satisfaction through timely delivery and quality products

3. Enhance collaboration among supply chain partners

4. Minimize inventory levels while maintaining adequate stock

5. Increase flexibility and responsiveness to market changes

Key Components of SCM

• Procurement and sourcing

• Demand planning and forecasting

• Inventory management

• Warehousing and distribution

• Transportation and logistics

• Reverse logistics (returns management)

Effective SCM relies on technology, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration to create a seamless, agile, and resilient supply chain that can adapt to changing market conditions and customer demands.

You may have gone into business for yourself to control your destiny or at least your hours. But no business is an island. Every company collaborates with other companies to obtain the supplies and services it needs to serve its clients.

Vendor relationships can be complex and time-consuming. We help you find the right ones and set up fair working relationships. This includes research and contract negotiations

How do you know what your customers will want, how much, and when? Through forecasting demand trends. We have over 25 years of experience in studying market trends and will help you make informed choices.

No one wants to run out of something they need to build or sell their products. However, having too much inventory on hand can be equally damaging if it leads to reduced cash flow, selling at a loss, spoilage, or even a lack of space for other necessary items.

Inventory management consulting helps you anticipate what you'll need and when you'll need it. We help ensure you have the right items in the right place at the right time.

Business Consulting Services

Forecasting

Vendor Relations

Inventory Management

Having a plan in place will help your business operate more efficiently and smoothly. Unless you've run a business before, you probably don't know how to anticipate all the things your business will need as it begins, establishes itself, and grows.

We assist you in creating a business plan that will help you do the right things in the correct order. We'll anticipate challenges, propose potential solutions, and guide you through the steps to maximize your chances of success.

Are you planning for the future? Do you eventually want to have more employees or more customers? Do you want to sell your business one day?

Stagnation in business is often a precursor to closure. Business growth is the key to your success. However, growing in an unplanned manner can be just as detrimental to your business.

When you don't have what you need on hand, whether that's labor or resources, you can lose customers' confidence and market share.

Ollie & Associates’ business consulting helps you plan for responsible growth with clear milestones, contingencies, and actionable steps. Wherever you want to be in 3,5, or 10 years, we want to show you what you need to get there.

"That's how we've always done it" is one of the most dangerous phrases for a business to use. While tradition can be positive, mindless habits can inhibit growth.

Ollie & Associates examines your processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements, helping your business run more smoothly and saving you money to enhance your business operations.

Business

Plans

Growth

Efficiency

Summary

With over 25 years of business experience, the Ollie & Associates team is well-equipped to help your business navigate whatever challenges or surprises you may encounter. Whether it's something you're planning or something that has surprised you, our business consulting services will help you navigate the situation with a positive outcome.