Question 1

What is fractional supply chain advisory?

Accepted Answer

Fractional advisory gives you access to senior supply chain consulting expertise on a subscription basis, rather than hiring a full-time team or paying traditional project-based consulting fees. Vectruva combines AI-augmented analysis with experienced consultants to deliver insights substantially below equivalent Big Four / MBB project fees at the same scope.

Question 2

What is cost-to-serve analysis?

Accepted Answer

Cost-to-serve analysis is an activity-based costing methodology that allocates supply chain costs to individual customers, products, or channels. It reveals hidden profitability drivers by tracing warehouse handling, transport, order processing, and returns costs to the entities that cause them — often uncovering that 20-30% of customers or SKUs are unprofitable.

Question 3

How does Vectruva use AI in supply chain consulting?

Accepted Answer

Vectruva uses an proprietary AI technology trained on supply chain frameworks and domain expertise across 12 supply chain domains. This technology assists with data analysis, diagnostic assessments, document generation, and scenario modelling — all supervised by senior human consultants at every decision point.

Question 4

What supply chain domains does Vectruva cover?

Accepted Answer

Vectruva covers 12 supply chain domains: Cost-to-Serve and Profitability, Inventory Optimisation, Warehouse Operations, Transport and Logistics, Network Design and Digital Twins, Procurement and Sourcing, Fulfilment and Order Management, Demand Planning and S&OP, Supply Chain Technology, Sustainability and ESG, Returns and Reverse Logistics, and Lean Six Sigma.

Question 5

How much does supply chain consulting cost with Vectruva?

Accepted Answer

Engagements are subscription-based and start from AUD $2,500 per month, plus a one-off scope fee tailored to the engagement. Pricing is substantially below equivalent Big Four / MBB project fees at the same scope. Full pricing — including multi-domain, principal-led, and enterprise engagements — is provided on request.

Question 6

What is a supply chain digital twin?

Accepted Answer

A supply chain digital twin is a virtual model of your physical supply chain network — including warehouses, transport lanes, inventory locations, and customer demand patterns. It allows you to simulate scenarios like adding or closing distribution centres, changing service levels, or responding to demand shifts, without real-world risk or cost.

Question 7

What is the 5D consulting methodology?

Accepted Answer

The 5D methodology is Vectruva's engagement framework: Discovery (understand the context, 1-2 weeks), Diagnosis (identify root causes and quantify opportunity, 2-4 weeks), Design (develop solutions and build business case, 2-4 weeks), Delivery (execute the implementation plan), and Embed (transfer ownership and ensure sustainability, 2-4 weeks). Each phase has defined quality gates and client checkpoints.

Question 8

How is Vectruva different from traditional supply chain consulting firms?

Accepted Answer

Three key differences: (1) AI-augmented delivery — our proprietary AI technology accelerates analysis, diagnostics, and documentation, so you get results faster. (2) Subscription pricing — predictable monthly costs substantially below equivalent Big Four / MBB project fees, with no surprise bills. (3) Fractional model — access senior expertise without committing to large project teams. We focus on measurable outcomes, not billable hours.

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