Revolutionizing Business Consultancy
Innovative strategies and a connected ecosystem of experts to get you the right solutions to your challenges the first time.
About Heffernan Consulting Group
Our Mission
Our Services
Our Services
At Heffernan Consulting Group, our mission is to help businesses thrive. We do this by providing true industry experts who have been in your shoes, not just a career consultant. This allows us to provide comprehensive recommendations, link you to our Ecosystem of trusted experts, and drive/support execution services that are tailored to t
At Heffernan Consulting Group, our mission is to help businesses thrive. We do this by providing true industry experts who have been in your shoes, not just a career consultant. This allows us to provide comprehensive recommendations, link you to our Ecosystem of trusted experts, and drive/support execution services that are tailored to the unique needs of each client. Our team is committed to delivering top-notch results that exceed expectations.
Our Services
Our Services
Our Services
At Heffernan Consulting Group we offer a wide range of consulting services specializing in design, implementation, and optimization related to: Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Distribution/Fulfillment (everything inside the 4 walls and everything connected to them, including systems), Automation, Domestic Transportation, Global Logistics
At Heffernan Consulting Group we offer a wide range of consulting services specializing in design, implementation, and optimization related to: Business Strategy, Supply Chain, Distribution/Fulfillment (everything inside the 4 walls and everything connected to them, including systems), Automation, Domestic Transportation, Global Logistics, Network Strategy, Analytics and KPI's as well as Implementation and Short-term staffing support.
Through our extensive ecosystem of trusted partners—and at no cost to you—we provide access to end-to-end supply chain experts who can not only help you solve your challenges but also handle the heavy lifting and execution needed to bring solutions to life. See 'ecosystem of capabilities' section for a sample of available expertise.
Our Approach
Our Differentiators
Our Differentiators
At Heffernan Consulting Group, we take a collaborative approach to consulting. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and develop solutions that are tailored to their unique challenges. Our approach is transparent, results-driven, and designed to help businesses succeed.
With our strategically designed set up, we are ab
At Heffernan Consulting Group, we take a collaborative approach to consulting. We work closely with our clients to understand their needs and develop solutions that are tailored to their unique challenges. Our approach is transparent, results-driven, and designed to help businesses succeed.
With our strategically designed set up, we are able to offer any service/support that a large consulting firm can offer and scale with the project, but provide a true subject matter expert for each challenge vs leveraging the closest person on our payroll. This allows us to get you the best talent in the room and only for the time you need them to solve your challenge.
Lastly, we are a team of operators in the industry that have turned into consultants, so the advice and counsel that we provide is from real-life experience and success and not from theory.
Our Differentiators
Our Differentiators
Our Differentiators
With our strategically designed set up, we are able to offer any service/support that a large consulting firm can offer and scale with the project, but provide a true subject matter expert for each challenge vs leveraging the closest person on our payroll. This allows us to get you the best talent in the room and only for the time you nee
With our strategically designed set up, we are able to offer any service/support that a large consulting firm can offer and scale with the project, but provide a true subject matter expert for each challenge vs leveraging the closest person on our payroll. This allows us to get you the best talent in the room and only for the time you need them to solve your challenge.
Lastly, we are a team of operators in the industry that have turned into consultants, so the advice and counsel that we provide is from real-life experience and success and not from theory.
Core Services Overview
Strategy and Transformation
- End-to-end Supply Chain Strategy Evaluation and Development
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Network Modeling and Analysis
- New Building Design/Build
- Real Estate Transactions
- Risk Analysis
- ROI (or your chosen valuation approach)
Inventory Optimization
- SKU Rationalization
- OMNI channel operations
- ABC Analytics
- Demand/Supply Planning
- S&OP
- Leveraging MRP
- Automated cycle count in Stores, FC's, Restaurants, etc
Process/Cost Optimization
- Operational Assessment and Gap Analysis
- Engineered Process Development and Standards
- Facility Layout, Retrofit and Optimization/Process Improvement
- Automation and turnkey custom integration
- "4 walls" (transportation, operations, final mile, reverse logistics, etc)
Supply Chain Analytics
- E2E Supply Chain Assessment
- Quantitative and qualitative Data Analysis
- Create/prioritize KPIs and data visibility
- Clear Roadmap to Achieve End State Solution
- AI tools to analyze large sets of structured and non structured data
Systems Design & Optimization
- Analysis
- Evaluation and Selection
- Detailed design to fit your business
- Implementation
- Optimization of current systems
- Labor Management setup/optimization
Transportation & Global Logistics
- Current state analysis/optimization
- Platform RFP/Selection
- Implementation/change management support
- Full end-to-end visibility
- One location to see all modes of transportation
- Automated audit and bill pay
Manufacturing
- Production Optimization
- Demand and Supply Planning
- LEAN Six Sigma
- ISO Compliance
- Quality Control
- Manufacturability
Extensive Partner Eco System
- Real life experts in the area you need, not theorist/generalists
- Digital Enablement/ AI
- Procurement/Sourcing
- Hard $ savings on Customs and Parcel audits and pre-negotiated parcel rates
- Single point ownership when multiple vendors are engaged
Project/Program Management
- Comprehensive Project plan
- RACI Matrix
- Steering committee and executive oversight
- On time, on budget, within scope
Staff Augmentation
- Executive to Front Line Leadership
- Seasonal Support
- New operation Start-Up
- Resource Enhancement
3PL Integration
- Operations and Transportation
- Assessment and Analytics
- RFP Administration and Selection
- MSA Development
- Transition Support
Things Nobody Likes to Do
- Reverse logistics/returns optimization
- Item master clean-up
- Sku attribute collection process
- Slow mover/dead sku management
- SOP development/Training
- Overall system flow documentation/optimization
- Fully automate cycle counting
- Compelling Business Cases
Ecosystem of Capabilities
Fully Vetted and at No Cost to You
After understanding your challenges, objectives and goals, we work with our extensive ecosystem of partners to bring the right team(s) to you. Whether this is a one time project or an ongoing service that helps your business grow, we've got you covered.
Digital Enablement
- AI & Machine Learning Solutions
- Digital Systems
- Hyper-Automation, Hyper Personalization, Data driven decisions
- Inventory & Warehouse Technology
- Transportation & Logistics Real Time Visibility
- Prescriptive AI/Business Intelligence
- AI driven Order management systems to make the right decisions on inventory every time, with current and future factors taken into place
Supply Chain
- Develop tailored supply chain strategies that align with business goals, integrating core processes such as planning, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and sales to drive efficiency and resilience.
- Strategic Supply Chain experts (all of which have run operations in the field) leverage decades of experience to identify gaps, improve operations and implement innovative solutions that enhance profitability, unlock competitive advantage and build future-ready supply chains.
Operations and Logistics
- Fully managed transportation models
- Pre-negotiated "big box" rates for parcel we can pass along to you (free of charge)
- Customs/CBP audits 3+ years back to collect overpayment as well as process design/technology to avoid moving forward
- Fully automated cycle counting and real time inventory tracing
- Packaging optimization (quiet saver of 15%+)
- TMS packages that include ALL modes in one platform
Procurement
- End-to-End Sourcing Support: Strategy to execution with in-country experts-no travel needed.
- We offer built-in flexibility through three core pillars: 1) Find a Factory 2) Improve your Factory 3) Bring a product to life
- From DFM (Design for Manufacturability) guidance to on-the-ground oversight, our team ensures your products are prioritized and production runs smoothly.
Entrepreneurial Growth
Leverages AI, machine learning, and smart contracts to unlock liquidity for both enterprises and their suppliers, which enables SME's access to critical working capital without giving away equity.
Looking to buy or sell (M&A)? We can help you maximize your efforts every step of the way and, with our extensive network, even bring interested parties to the table.
Organizational Development
A holistic, people-centric approach that integrates 4 core pillars (below), all of which lead to Increased employee satisfaction, Enhanced productivity, Stronger competitive position in the market, Sustainable growth and long-term success
- Attraction strategies,
- Hiring practices,
- Onboarding,
- Continuous learning