Elmstead Associates

The constant drive for efficiency gains to enhance financial performance and shareholder value can lead to significant challenges for organisations striving to balance Business As Usual with the implementation of operational and organisational change necessary for achievement of their ambitions for growth while at the same time maintaining focus on the strategic protection of their supply chain.
 
Supply chain disruption or failure may cause significant impact to business operations; the impact of failure may draw regulatory scrutiny, undermine shareholder confidence and materially impact customer and client expectations. Experience reveals that many large organisations are unprepared for shock or failure within their supply chain and frequently lack concise measures at Board level to track and address relevant risks. 
 
Lack of experience and insight internally can also create planning and execution failures or ineffectiveness when change and transformation is required. Inadequate planning frequently results in fragmentation, inconsistent working practices and unidentified risk which coupled with increasing regulation means many are unable to effectively focus on or resource the initiatives needed to adequately protect the supply chain.

At Elmstead Associates, we specialise in Third Party Risk Advisory, Interim Management, and Third Party Risk services. Our mission is to empower businesses to enhance their operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and achieve sustainable growth. With a focus on objective insight and structured solutions, we drive resilience and success in global supply chains.