A Case Study in Procurement & EXECUTION
1st Phorm partnered with Tradeworks to streamline their procurement, warehousing and fulfillment process and secure durable, reliable, high-impact corrugated displays for their nationwide retail footprint.
THE CHALLENGE
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Fragmented Sourcing & Coordination: Managing multiple vendors, warehousing and fulfillment without a centralized workflow caused internal confusion and exhausted bandwidth during execution.
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Operational & Timeline Risks: Inefficient procurement led to unpredictable lead times and slowed project kickoffs, directly threatening retail launch dates.
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Structural & Strategic Gaps: Existing displays lacked the necessary durability and the absence of seasonal header cards limited the brand's ability to run timed promotions.
THE SOLUTION
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Expert Procurement: Leveraged TradeWorks’ deep industry relationships to identify the most efficient corrugated manufacturing partners with a focus on durable, flexible displays.
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Streamlined Communication: We were established as a single point of contact to manage the entire sourcing lifecycle from start to finish (from creation to kitting and warehousing through to fulfillment).
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Strategic Capacity Mapping: Matched 1st Phorm’s specific volume needs with suppliers capable of meeting tight retail windows.
The Process: PROCUREMENT & EXECUTION
STEP 1:
NEEDS AUDIT
We audited 1st Phorm’s retail displays and defined volume and timeline targets.
STEP 2:
SUPPLIER VETTING
We vetted our network of cost competitive manufacturers to find partners specializing in high-volume corrugated production, warehousing and fulfillment.
STEP 3:
STRATEGIC SOURCING
TradeWorks streamlines 1stPhorm’s display logistics, matching vendor strengths to project needs for competitive pricing and faster delivery.
STEP 4:
EXECUTION OVERSIGHT
We acted as the boots-on-the-ground liaison to monitor manufacturing quality and milestones to keep the project on track.
STEP 5:
FINAL LOGISTICS
Our team coordinated the final transition from the factory floor to the distribution network for a seamless rollout.
THE RESULTS
By offloading the sourcing and execution burden to TradeWorks, 1st Phorm successfully stabilized their supply chain and eliminated the logistical headaches of vendor and asset management. This partnership allowed the 1stPhorm team to refocus their energy on brand innovation while maintaining a consistent and reliable flow of corrugated displays to their retail partners.
