Spinnaker SCA

5 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 10 SPINNAKER SCA second is our Supply Chain Planning team, which has expertise implementing S&OP, Demand Planning, Production Planning, Replenishment Planning, Inventory, Production Scheduling, etc. solutions from most leading technology vendors.” However, it’s in the third business unit—Supply Chain Execution—where Garcia’s expertise truly shines. “My domain focuses primarily on applying our 5 Lenses approach to distribution operations, encapsulating technology and everything else that occurs ‘inside the four walls,’ so to speak. This involves recommending and implementing the required systems, facility and operational design, program management for greenfield startups, and overseeing the multitude of work streams required to establish a new building. This includes everything from automation and building systems to change management and training.” Spinnaker SCA’s ambitions don’t stop at mere operations. The company is also at the forefront of technological innovation in supply chain management. “We have a robust focus on robotics and advanced automation as well as warehouse orchestration.’ This is complemented by our expertise in traditional warehouse management systems, labor, and transportation,” Garcia elaborates. The Remote Work Paradigm and Technological Ingenuity Garcia further offers a nuanced perspective on the company’s operational model, particularly in the context of remote work. Spinnaker SCA has always had a remote work policy and as such was seamlessly able to advise several clients through COVID with how to set up work from home and how to be successful in a remote environment. “Our business model has always been inclined towards remote work, even before the pandemic,” he explains. “We’re in pursuit of seasoned practitioners, many of whom are already rooted in specific locations. Our focus is primarily on North America, but we do undertake global projects, especially for companies that are North America-based but have a global presence.” The Advisory Role and Beyond When it comes to the services and products offered by Spinnaker SCA, Garcia emphasizes the breadth of the company’s capabilities. “While today’s focus may be on automation, it’s crucial to understand the broader scope of our services in planning and supply chain management consulting,” he notes. “We act as advisors and architects, helping organizations understand their order profiles and demand patterns. Our advisory services extend to identifying suitable advanced automation solutions, particularly for organizations that traditionally weren’t targets for automation.” On Spinnaker SCA’s advisory business, Garcia elaborates, “We assist organizations in understanding their demand patterns and help them explore what pieces of advanced automation may work for them. Once a solution is selected, we transition into program management mode, guiding them through vendor selection, procurement, and installation, all the way to operationalizing the solution.”