Supply Chain Consultants

In today's environment of rising input costs, extended lead times, and heightened consumer expectations, effective supply chain management has become critical for FMCG and manufacturing businesses. Implementing Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and leveraging sophisticated supply chain practices is essential to optimise inventory, accurately forecast demand, and streamline production scheduling.

For FMCG and manufacturing organisations striving to compete globally, this means closely collaborating with suppliers to ensure quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of inputs, while continually enhancing product value through efficient operations.At Trace Consultants, our specialist supply chain advisory team partners closely with your organisation, deploying Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and tailored optimisation strategies that deliver tangible, lasting outcomes—positioning your business to excel sustainably in today's challenging environment.

trace. has extensive experience in deploying tangible and pragmatic solutions for our clients – whether you are a large commercial property landlord, integrated resort, hospitality precinct or service provider. We can help your business mitigate traffic congestion, ensure back-of-house safety, drive cold chain compliance, improve service levels and lower total cost-to-serve.

We bring a unique perspective to measuring a property's productivity - analysing a facility or precinct from a supply chain standpoint. Insights are driven by analysing truck volumes, product flows, storage capacities, back of house vs. front of house space, order volumes, waste, customers, etc.

Effective back-of-house (BOH) logistics is essential for seamless operations, cost reduction, and reliable service delivery. Efficient loading docks, central storage, inventory management, and waste handling directly impact safety, productivity, and customer experience. Optimising BOH logistics enhances operational efficiency, reduces risks, and ensures high-quality service outcomes.

Organisations within the health and aged care sectors face unprecedented challenges, with global supply chains straining under increased demand, digital transformation, and evolving consumer expectations.

Policy changes further intensify budgetary, capacity, and regulatory pressures, compelling health and aged care providers to innovate their supply chain and workforce management approaches.At Trace Consultants, we specialise in optimising hospital BOH logistics—including loading dock operations, inventory management, and service scheduling—as well as building robust workforce planning and rostering capabilities tailored specifically to health and aged care organisations. Our expertise helps clients create resilient supply chains and operational systems, enabling them to adapt proactively, optimise resources, and consistently deliver high-quality care.

While businesses, workers, and communities stand at the frontline of our nation's supply chains, the role of governments is equally critical in fostering resilience through informed policy decisions, strategic support, and effective information sharing. Australian federal and state governments play a vital role by setting policies that enhance visibility, resilience, and agility across supply chains.

N-tier analysis, in particular, enables government and industry to map supply chain vulnerabilities beyond direct suppliers, proactively managing risks and preparing for disruptions. By leveraging tools like n-tier analysis and promoting information sharing, governments ensure our supply chains remain robust, especially during times of crisis. Organisations can partner effectively with government agencies to achieve greater preparedness and resilience.