We build successful solutions for our clients through the development of sustainable, world-class global sourcing and supply management capabilities.
In parallel to the opportunities associated with global sourcing and procurement, especially since the advent of Covid-19, greater risks are appearing if sourcing initiatives are not properly setup and managed. Such risks include the over reliance on individual countries where costs are steadily rising, in addition to geopolitical and trade war risks and unrest in a growing number of countries typically associated with offshore solutions.
MPKi design strategic sourcing and footprint approaches to provide immediate impact for our clients, but we also believe that to ensure sustainability, a formal performance program—that includes organizational and cultural changes—must also be implemented.
Our company core business within the packaging industry is assisting our clients develop and manage offshore solutions. Despite this, many of our clients leverage our network of expertise to broaden how we can support their organisation in areas such as market research, packaging engineering, life-cycle management, sustainability management, IP management, specification management, graphics management and material development, many of which are intertwined with their offshore initiatives.
At the beginning of every engagement, we work with our clients to develop and plan the specific initiative in hand, and the roadmap they wish to take. Our clients can chose to engage MPK on as broad or narrow a basis that they wish.
There are five key elements that contribute to developing a total sourcing solution including:
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Overall Project Management
- Timeline Management
- Budget Management
- Risk Management
- Resource Management
Provision of supplemental project resources
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Manufacturing Strategy Development
Global Footprint Optimization
Turnkey Factory Development
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Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Six Sigma
- Constraint Management
Plant Scheduling and Capacity Planning
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Implementation of International Quality Standards
- ISO, BRC, FSMA, TS, SQA, etc.
Design and Implementation of Client own specific quality standards
Global Audit and Inspection solutions
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- Leadership Assessment and Coaching
- Performance Management Programs
- Training Workshops, seminars and webinars
- Employee Relations Programs
- Handbook and Policy Development
At the beginning of every engagement, we work with our clients to develop and plan the specific initiative in hand, and the roadmap they wish to take. Our clients can chose to engage MPKi on as broad or narrow a basis that they wish.
There are five key elements that contribute to developing a global footprint approach including:
Examples of such applications include:
As part of our standard service, these tools are part of our internal delivery solution. But we also offer these tools as stand-alone SaaS options for clients who wish to utilize them within areas of their business that MPKi Packaging are not active.
Since our inception, MPKi Packaging audits teams have assessed and continually monitor and rank suppliers across the globe for our existing clients and for our own marketing knowledge. Our active database currently consists of 2000+ packaging companies covering multiple categories including flexible, rigid, semi rigid, paper, corrugated, aluminum and transit. This deep knowledge of existing supply networks enables MPKi to quick short list prospective suppliers for clients who have requirements on an urgent or semi-urgent basis
“Global sourcing is not risk-free, and can bring additional risks to companies that are not familiar with the business norms in overseas territories or with the complexities of commerce outside traditional trade blocks. Cost is not the only driver to better sourcing practices. Often a broader supply chain perspective is required, one that encompasses integrated program management and a clear understanding of all the issues involved across a broad spectrum of supply chain processes. Working with experienced packaging industry partners like MPKi can help you to scale fast, while also managing the entire process and risk. We invite you to contact us direct to help us understand your exact need, or indeed any questions you may have. Once we gain a better understanding of your situation and requirement, we can walk you through in more detail exactly how MPKi Packaging can help you deliver the results you require and what our recommendations will be”.