Case study:
How an interim material planner stabilized supply chain and logistics operations during a critical staffing gap
Assigned expert
Material planner / Supply chain scheduler
Challenge
A global manufacturing company was facing a difficult situation. While recruiting permanent employees, it needed to keep material planning, logistics and supply chain operations running without disruption.
When our interim expert joined the project, the situation was highly challenging:
- very limited handover from departing employees,
- critical inventory inaccuracies following the relocation of production lines,
- an understaffed logistics department,
- inefficient logistics processes,
- risk of material shortages impacting production continuity.
GQ solution
His role was straightforward: take over the critical agenda, support the team and bring stability back to the department.
Key responsibilities included:
- taking ownership of open tasks without a proper handover,
- quickly understanding internal processes and supplier relationships,
- resolving urgent component shortages,
- introducing clear escalation procedures,
- secure continuous material availability to support production requirements,
- training new employees and preparing a smooth transition of responsibilities.
Result
- keeping production supplied with the required materials,
- stabilizing material planning and logistics operations,
- reducing the impact of staffing shortages,
- maintaining supply chain continuity during recruitment,
- successfully onboarding new employees and transferring responsibilities.
Experience matters when time is running out
This project showed once again that when key people leave and operations are under pressure, an experienced interim material planner can quickly step in, take control of critical activities and help keep production moving.
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