Action. Integrity. Results.
Specialising in Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
better process solutions
to unlock your company's potential
OUR BUSINESS
Open Gate Consulting takes the complexity out of the S&OP process. Drawing on extensive experience in the FMCG, Liquor and Wine industries, we specialise in customising high impact, low maintenance tools that can transform your business.
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Whether you are in need of a full 'end to end' S&OP review, or require some assistance with optimising your portfolio of products, Open Gate Consulting can assist.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
We provide fit for purpose solutions that open the gate to a speedy and tangible return on investment with an ongoing focus on continual improvement.
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At Open Gate, we make it possible to retain your businesses individuality while embedding the framework that will ensure longevity and versatility to cope with the changing market landscape.
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OUR SERVICES
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'End to End' S&OP analysis, review and implementation
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Continued support post implementation
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New Product Development Process review and implementation
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Portfolio Review and Rationalisation
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Project Management
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Customised suite of supporting documents
ENDORSEMENTS
MICHAEL EAST
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wine INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE
'Sales and Operational Planning is the centerpiece of any good business model as it improves communication, cash flow and inventory management, and also ensures that you are delivering on your customers expectations.
Mel and Scott are deep specialists in their field and provide measurable financial benefits through the introduction of better process solutions.
At Accolade Wines they played integral roles in the monthly Global S&OP business management process that empowered our leadership group to focus on key supply chain drivers, including sales, marketing, new product development and introduction, demand planning, production and inventory management.
I highly recommend Mel and Scott from Open Gate Consulting.'
WAYNE ELLIS
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GM DUXTON VINEYARD GROUP
'I worked with Melinda at Accolade Wines when she headed up the S&OP team and I held the position of General Manager, Operations & Supply Chain ANZ.
With this history I was only too happy to advise Duxton Vineyards to engage Melinda Blayney as a consultant in February 2020 to develop, construct, implement and train a cross functional team with the process tools on a S&OP cycle.
We have now been running the process for four complete monthly cycles with some amazing short-term results;
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Increased focus on inventory control – reduced stocks by 20% in warehousing.
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Clearer demand forecasting and exception reporting which allows for better focus and faster decisions.
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Increased productivity, utilisation, and service levels across the multiple stages of wine making production and packaging to export and bottling.
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Improved surplus and deficit reporting and escalation process for decisions.
The implementation was adapted to our current scale of operations and with Melinda’s supportive, collaborative approach, we now have the correct processes and procedures in place to grow our business into the future.
I would highly recommend Melinda; she has an exceptional level of knowledge and expertise with S&OP processes. Melinda is personable and professional which allowed her to engage with our staff at all levels of the organisation.'