Optimized Cocoa Bean Supply Chain

SITUATION
Large chocolate company in the U.S. asked for recommendations to streamline the cocoa bean supply chain from the various sea ports in the U.S. to all its factories.

PROBLEM
The client has different processes in place to supply cocoa beans from the different ports of arrival in the U.S. to its various factories. The client was also interested to evaluate alternative supply solutions of cocoa beans to its factories, for example to transport the cocoa beans in super sacks or bulk trailers.

SOLUTION
Mapped and described the cocoa bean supply chain from all U.S. ports to the various factories, including cost comparison. Provided recommendations for an optimized and streamlined supply chain and bench marked against other key industry players.

BENEFITS
The client gained an overall understanding of the entire cocoa bean supply chain in the U.S. with detailed description of the processes, services, suppliers and costs along the value chain. The analysis allowed the client to streamline the cocoa bean supply chain, drive cost savings, mitigate risks and improve quality control.

For more information, contact Rene Jacquat at 902-300-4988 or [email protected].