Caventis vs Paul Trudgian Ltd compared
Snapshot
Paul Trudgian is a UK supply chain and logistics consultancy covering inventory, network design, S&OP and warehouse design.
Where Paul Trudgian Ltd is strong
- S&OP and inventory planning depth.
- Warehouse design and network modelling.
- Established boutique brand.
Where Caventis is different
- Procurement + cost programme scope, not supply-chain-only.
- Shared-savings commercial by default.
- PE deal-timeline focus.
- Two-week Cost Review before commitment.
Head-to-head
- Focus: Paul Trudgian - supply chain / logistics. Caventis - procurement + cost.
- Commercial: Paul Trudgian - fixed-fee. Caventis - shared savings.
- Best fit: Paul Trudgian - S&OP / inventory. Caventis - full cost transformation.
When is Paul Trudgian the right call?
For S&OP, inventory or warehouse programmes.
When is Caventis the better fit?
When the scope is a full procurement + cost programme.
Can we use both?
Yes - Paul Trudgian on supply chain deep-dive, Caventis on the wider programme.
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