A client in the agricultural and food production industry engaged ENC to contact several expert networks and gain strategic insights into optimizing global supply chain practices and procurement models.
A client in the agricultural and food production industry engaged ENC to contact several expert networks and gain strategic insights into optimizing global supply chain practices and procurement models.
The main goal was to understand how industry leaders improve sourcing efficiency, manage cost pressures, and boost resilience across global and regional supply networks.
Expert networks targeted senior professionals with hands-on experience in procurement and supply chain transformation, including:
- Global and Regional Heads of Procurement
- Supply Chain Directors and Managers
- Operations Managers overseeing sourcing, logistics, and supplier strategies
- Specialists in sustainable sourcing and vendor consolidation.
The conversation centered on several key topics, including best practices for supplier selection, effective risk management, and how to build resilient procurement strategies.
The participants also discussed how organizations can navigate disruptions and adapt to evolving trade dynamics. The role of digital tools and automation in improving procurement efficiency was highlighted, along with strategies to embed sustainability into sourcing and logistics decisions.
In addition, the discussion covered practical approaches to cost optimization across global procurement operations.
Results achieved:
Expert networks quickly sourced experienced professionals from multinational food producers and regional agri-processing companies. These experts provided strategic, operational insights into:
- Transformational procurement practices and supply chain efficiency improvements
- Effective methods to manage diverse supplier networks globally
- Practical implementation strategies for digital procurement solutions.
Expert interviews were successfully completed, providing the client with comprehensive benchmarks against industry-leading practices. The insights directly informed internal decision-making, highlighted areas for efficiency gains, identified risk mitigation opportunities, and improved overall supply chain resilience. The client greatly valued the quality and applicability of the expert recommendations.
