Case Study — Industry: Manufacturing
Strengthening Manufacturing Resilience Through Strategic Inventory Ownership
Falcon partnered with a global investment grade manufacturing company to design and implement a controlled inventory programme that strengthened supply chain resilience, improved the availability of critical components and reduced working capital tied up in inventory.
By taking ownership of strategic raw materials and managing inventory throughout the production process, Falcon helped the client protect manufacturing output while improving financial efficiency.
Executive Summary
Programme At A Glance
The Situation
The Commercial Challenge
The client relied on a global supplier network that was struggling to respond to significant fluctuations in demand.
As production requirements increased, suppliers were unable to scale quickly enough, creating the risk of manufacturing disruption and reduced product availability.
To safeguard operations, the client needed a solution that could build strategic inventory of both raw materials and work in progress while improving working capital efficiency and reducing Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO).
The Approach
Falcon's Solution
Falcon implemented a controlled inventory programme that integrated directly into the client's existing manufacturing and procurement processes.
Strategic inventory was purchased and held on Falcon's balance sheet, with Falcon assuming ownership and inventory risk throughout the programme.
Working closely with suppliers and the client, Falcon coordinated production schedules, managed the conversion of raw materials into finished components and ensured inventory was available exactly when required.
The solution created additional resilience across the supply chain while allowing the client to continue operating through existing supplier relationships without disruption.
- 01Supplier Network
- 02Falcon Ownership
- 03Strategic Inventory
- 04Manufacturing Operations
- 05Continuous Production
Results
Commercial Outcomes
Strengthened resilience across the manufacturing supply chain.
Increased availability of critical raw materials and strategic parts.
Reduced Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO) to improve working capital.
Improved coordination between suppliers, manufacturing and procurement teams.
Protected production against fluctuations in supplier capacity and demand.
Falcon assumed ownership and inventory risk throughout the programme.
Scale
Programme Scale
This programme demonstrates Falcon's ability to manage complex manufacturing supply chains across multiple regions and business units.
In Their Words
Client Feedback
“We were all a bit nervous to start this project with Falcon because of the expected inventory value. However, we were pleased by the level of communication and responsiveness from everyone at Falcon. The start up process went off without a hitch and when expected. Communication continues to be solid and we are receiving payment when expected. Even though our partnership with Falcon is still relatively new, we have built up trust in them as a good customer.”
“The Falcon team was very professional and diligent as we worked through the installation of the programme.”
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