supply chain

Sedlak Management Consultants is a supply chain consulting firm specializing in distribution consulting.  We are a privately-held Cleveland based company, and have been in business for over 50 years.  As an independent firm, our entire focus is driving supply chain benefits and cost savings to our clients. 

First, we listen.TM

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Sedlak's international scope Sedlak maintains global partnerships to provide global supply chain excellence and leadership to support our clients' international needs.
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 Are you sure?

  ... the system implementation will be finished on time?
  ... your distribution network is configured most efficiently?
  ... your DC is flexible enough to take on new business?
  ... your DC is ready for Christmas?
  ... you know how to lower your distribution costs?


                                     Not 100% sure? Contact us
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On the Road...

Stimulating new ideas and sharing creative ways to support your business, Sedlak is presenting/exhibiting at these industry events in 2010
RILA (Retail Industry Leaders Association)
www.rila.org Feb 21-24 / Orlando FL
NACDS (National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
www.nacds.org Feb 28-Mar 2 / San Antonio TX
IWLA (International Warehouse Logistics Assn)
www.iwla.com March 7-9 / San Diego CA
SCOPE East (Supply Chain Operations Private Expo)
www.scopeeast.com April 11-13 / Orlando FL
NCOF (National Conference of Operations & Fulfillment)
www.ncof.com April 19-22 / Orlando FL
NA 2010 (North American Material Handling Logistics Trade Show)
www.nashow.com April 26-29 / Cleveland OH
Manhattan Momentum 2010
Momentum Site May 2-5 / Hollywood FL
WERC (Warehouse Education & Research Council)
www.werc.org May 16-19 / Anaheim CA
SCOPE West (Supply Chain Operations Private Expo)
www.scopewest.com August 29-31 / Las Vegas, NV
In 2009 Sedlak...

ProMat Jan 2009 / Chicago IL
NACDS Mar 2009 / Orlando FL
IWLA  Mar 2009 / St Petersburg FL
SCOPE East April 2009 / Orlando FL
WERC Annual Conf Apr 2009 / Atlanta GA
Momentum May 2009 / Las Vegas NV
SCOPE West Aug 2009 / Las Vegas NV
CSCMP Sept 2009
Healthcare Facility Expo Oct 2009


Our services


Supply Chain/Distribution Strategy

How many facilities do I need to optimize customer service at the lowest total cost (transportation, facility, labor, equipment, inventory, etc.).  We do this via our distribution network optimization modeling.

Facility Design and Deployment

From initial concept to specification writing and equipment solicitation to program management through go-live.

IT Selection and Implementation

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Labor Management Systems (LMS) and Transportation Management Systems (TMS).  We have implemented Manhattan, RedPrairie, Oracle, HighJump, QSSI and many other packages.

Overall Process Improvements and Cost Reductions

...to lower labor, transportation costs, utility costs, inventory costs, etc. With a quick walk through of your facility we are usually able to come up with 3 or 4 easy ideas to implement that can have significant savings potential.
About You

We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you to understand some of the challenges and opportunities you and your organization are currently addressing, and explore if we can help your success in any way. Please contact us.

News

May 2010: Space Optimization: Mission Impossible
May 2010: Listen to Sedlak's Seminars at the Recent NA2010 Show
Mar 2010: A True Partnership on Behalf of Seniors in Need
Feb 2010: Low-Cost Strategies to Help the DC Go Green and Save Green at the Same Time
Jan 2010: Does Your Software Need a Tune-Up?
Dec 2009: Disaster Planning for DC Operations
May 2009: Equipment Buying Guide: Mezzanine Basics
Mar 2009: All Roads Lead to Savings
Mar 2009: 100 Projects with Manhattan Associates
Jan 2009: Sedlak Management Consultants Teams with Kiva Systems to Deliver Game-Changing Order Fulfillment Systems
Oct 2008: Order Picking Basics
Oct 2008: Get Your Site Into Shipping Shape This Season
Jun 2008: Green…LEED…Carbon Footprints…Beyond the hype! Webcast available on-demand
Feb 2008: Time & Money: Web retailers are keeping their fulfillment costs down and profits up with more operating efficiency and cost control
Jan 2008: AmeriSource Bergen's Big Bang: 6 DCs, 3 Years
Jan 2008: On the Move: In 50 Years, Sedlak Has Helped Improve a Half-Trillion Square Feet of Distribution Operations

 


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Metropolitan Plaza
22901 Millcreek Blvd, Suite 600
Highland Hills, Ohio 44122
Phone: 216.206.4700

Supply Chain Consulting | Logistics Management | Warehouse Management