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CLIENT CASE – Managing a Supply Chain tender process
Discover how OPM Conseil supported a marketplace in managing its Supply Chain tender process: methodology, results, and key benefits
A tender process is a structured approach through which a company invites multiple service providers to submit proposals for a specific need. Several criteria are evaluated—such as pricing, project management, implementation timelines, and technical capabilities. In a Supply Chain tender, this may involve comparing digital tools like Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to manage warehouse operations. The goal is to select the provider that best meets the company’s operational and strategic needs.
Why Launch a supply chain tender?
Client context and challenges in the marketplace sector
A marketplace platform connecting sellers and buyers was planning to open a logistics hub (with flows previously defined in a prior project). The company needed to launch two tenders: one for logistics execution services and another for a WMS solution, with the goal of centralizing part of its logistics flows
Project objectives: Select the right supply chain solution
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Streamline and manage part of the logistics flows
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Improve customer experience and delivery lead times
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Offer a logistics solution to marketplace sellers
Our approach to selecting the right Supply Chain provider
General approach
10 weeks
Key actions
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Definition of requirements: flow data, volumes, cost structures, service levels, logistics processes
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Collection of contractual and financial elements
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Proposal of organizational principles
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Drafting of:
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Tender specifications for WMS implementation
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Tender specifications for logistics execution services
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Support during the consultation phase and definition of evaluation criteria
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Development of the business case and implementation roadmap
Results achieved
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5 WMS vendors consulted
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3 logistics service providers consulted
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Tender process completed on schedule
Planning a Supply Chain tender?
Talk to our Supply Chain consulting experts
Contact OPM Conseil to discuss your logistics service provider selection and WMS implementation needs.
We support companies across all sectors in managing their Supply Chain tenders and selecting the best-fit solutions.