I am unfamiliar with SCM cases, and I am a bit lost as to how the analysis should be structured for this case. Could anyone assist with a potential framework?
This is for: https://www.preplounge.com/en/management-consulting-cases/candidate-led/intermediate/inverto-case-vaculuxe-innovations-supply-chain-makeover-331
hey there :)
For this case I would structure it along three big questions in a very clean flow. First I would diagnose why direct spend is higher by looking at what is bought, from whom and at what terms, so product and material mix, supplier fragmentation, pricing mechanisms, volumes, make versus buy logic and how much of the gap is price versus specification driven. Second I would look at collaboration and sourcing levers, meaning should cost transparency, renegotiations, bundling volumes, dual sourcing, supplier development, localization or redesign to reduce material and complexity. Third I would layer resilience and carbon on top by assessing supply risk, geographic concentration, lead times, critical components and then evaluating options like nearshoring, alternative materials, inventory buffers and greener suppliers while checking cost trade offs. This keeps it logical, procurement focused and very Inverto style. Happy to help you turn this into a sharp interview answer if you want.
best,
Alessa :)
