"Developed new brands, transitioned to outsourced Manufacturing, established QA process, created DTC fulfillment solution, optimized production and SKU optimization - Wade & Team made a significant impact, Josh Wilbur, CEO"
Scale smarter, Continuous Improvement as a Service
fractional leadership| Proven Savings | Immediate iMpact
Better Operations. Bigger Savings. Fraction of the Cost. (CIaaS) Continuous Improvement as a Service
We act as your fractional CI leader, Identifying hidden cost and operational inefficiencies while implementing strategies that increase profitability and streamline operations using data-driven results and industry expertise.
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Our Services
We offer customized solutions to help businesses reduce costs & optimize operations. Continuously improve faster!
Here are 4 programs we see companies needing most:
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Operational Gap Audit
Problem: Do Hidden inefficiencies and outdated processes cost you time and money?
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Solution: We conduct a
full operational review to identify
automation opportunities, process improvements, and industry benchmarks to help you scale efficiently.
Wasted Costs: Companies
overpay due to inefficiencies in
warehouse operations, logistics, and procurement.
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A.I. Deployment Program
Problem: You know AI can optimize your operations, but you don’t know how or where to start.
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Solution: We provide a
custom AI roadmap, cost-benefit analysis, and implementation strategy to future-proof your operations.
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Brand Continuous Improvement Program
Problem: Scaling a brand is costly and without a CI strategy, businesses operate reactively rather than proactively.
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Solution: We act as your
“one-stop” Continuous Improvement operations team
(MFG, Warehouse, Procurement, Marketing & Legal), helping brands scale quickly
with less cost and more expertise.
• Unlock Efficiency with out the Full-Time Overhead!
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Leadership Coaching for Operations & Logistics Teams
Problem: Leadership gaps and inefficient teams slow down growth.
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Solution: Our
certified coaches help leaders build high-performing teams and achieve business goals.
Driving Value
Most companies struggle with inefficiencies but can’t justify hiring a full-time Continuous Improvement leader. That’s where we come in.
• Provide Continuous Improvement as a Service (CIaaS)—a fractional leadership model that gives you 25+ years of expertise in warehouse operations, logistics optimization, and procurement at 50% of the cost of a full-time hire.
• Help you identify and implement cost-saving strategies, reduce inefficiencies, and drive measurable improvements—all while aligning with your business goals.
• Engage us on a performance-based model (a % of total savings) or a monthly subscription to build and execute your CI strategy or project based.
Problems we solve!
Are these problems impacting your bottom line? We fix them.
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Lack of visibility to Total Cost to Operate (TCO), eating away at your EBITDA.
Operational (logistics & warehousing) inefficiencies are slowing down productivity.
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Procurement Issues are leading to wasted money and poor inventory planning.
Logistics & Warehouse processes need automation.
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Customer Engagement & Channels are complicated; a roadmap is missing from your strategy.
Marketing DTC is time consuming, you need optimization and automation.
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We don't just identify problems - we solve them!
Your Fractional CI Leader - Driving Results, Not Payroll Costs! Call us: 832-829-4840
Call for your FREE Operations RoadMap
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Continous Improvement - On Demand!
Watch This Video:
Supply chain efficiency can make or break your success and you have two choices. Get help, or try to do it yourself.
Watch the video to learn how we were able to provide over 40% reduction in costs for William through operational cost reduction strategies.
We handle your operations, Marketing & Legal support by working with your teams to deliver lower cost & higher service results.
This endorsement is about the transformational power of Wade's team from the perspective of a brand marketer and business builder.
William's heartfelt recommendation serves as opportunity to see first hand what Supply Chain Secret Sauce can do. You're not just making a choice but investing in a partnership that promises unparalleled excellence and impact.
Created strategy, documents, and process to conduct warehouse audits for their customers. Providing on average $800k in labor savings/efficiency to every company visited. Continuous Improvement Focus. "Supply Chain Secret Sauce definitely has the analytics to back up what they do and why" Jeff Dickson, Chief Customer Officer, BGR
BGR Packaging Distribution
Research and Request for Pricing (RFP) for refrigerated warehousing in market: new operational ERP, completed process for fulfillment solution, helped with general operational process. "Wade delivered and we saved money" - Brian, CEO Badger Hams
Badger Hams
Erin Hunt-Ferguson, CEO: "Wade was the secret sauce to our Supply Chain growth objectives: new technologies added, new warehouse construction, last mile delivery network, & much more"
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Created National Inbound Logistics Program, private fleet program, operations process improvement & packaging cost analysis
Everything Uncommon
"The secret sauce helped us save money through our partnership with BGR Packaging Distributors. Together they helped us save over $800k"
PGW Glass
"Large scale logistics and cross docking optimization. Visibility through TMS centralization: USA & Canada." Masao Nishi , VP Logistics- "Wade is very strategic and detailed in execution of major initiatives"
Sysco
Conducted Operations Insights Audit in collaboration with BGR Packaging Distributors to provide ideas of over $5M in savings through automation, process improvement and other solutions.
Milwaukee Tool
Over 80 locations with future growth and scale at the front of mind. Supply Chain Secret sauce helped save $4M in operational savings through the ideas generated by the insights audit in collaboration with BGR Packaging Distributors.
Supply Technologies
Supported production optimization, SOP's for production, machine preventative maintenance, and overall production KPI's. "Wade helped our team improve" Bob, CEO Empire Coffee Roasters
Empire Coffee
in Collaboration with BGR Packaging Distributors we were able to provide a kitting strategy and other automation that could save over $1M.
Whirlpool
Provided ideas, strategy and contacts to operational leadership on how to utilize their new warehouse facility, what considerations to evaluate, and best in class distribution concepts. "Wade really helped us with his experience. Highly recommend him" Jarred, Dir of Operations
Renfro Supplies
Built new headquarters for HBP, worked with Arco on freezer specifications, office design and project planning.
Arco Construction
Worked with Red Stag and HSN fulfillment - To bring a brand success through HSN various shipping methods.
HSN - Red Stag
Developed USA training manual (review), suggestions to optimize packing process for a brand.
Raumak Packaging Machines
Working with leadership, doing our operations insights audit, we were able to show a continuous improvement savings of over $2M. Working in collaboration with BGR Packaging Distributors who provide packaging insights as well.
Crescent 3PL
Worked with a brand to store MFG equipment on site, supported technology inquires, and possible MFG process for new brand.
Coffee Support
Helping brands transition to automated fulfillment, creating customer experience process, and negotiating contracts with Nimble.
Nimble Fulfillment
Wrote articles for publication. Spoke at the show via podcast special events and webinars showcasing supply chain best in class.
Parcel Magazine
Speaker: co-authoring with Manhattan engineers, routing optimization for truck building automation. Key presenter.
Manhattan Momentum
Presented in California on how to deploy a TMS for large companies and small companies. Key considerations and developing logistics KPI's
CSCMP Speaker
Presented on the "total cost to serve" you customers. How to change the way you look at your supply chain to see true end to end costs. Shared the formula and process for tracking costs in manageable buckets.
Speaker
Provided detailed strategy and plans for key customers and RWI to create warehouse distribution locations in 5 states.
Refrigerated Warehousing
Worked with the leadership team through the operations insights audit to configure savings near $1M in savings. In collaboration with BGR Packaging Design, we identified solutions.
Cabinotch
WE are SO EXCITED to be a product ambassador for SLIP ROBOTICS! This is an amazing solution that allows companies to LOAD/UNLOAD TRUCKS in 5 MIN
SLIP ROBOTICS
The team joined BGR Packaging Distributors to help optimize box design, add automation ideas and technology automation solutions which provided a $2M reduction in overall costs.
White Drive Motors
Using our Operations Insights Program we identified over $2M in automation, process efficiencies, and technology that will assist Proximo Distillers to scale quickly. In coordination with BGR Packaging Distributors we were able to present data driven insights.
Proximo Distillers
Collaboration on the team with ROBIN SHELLEY who is magical at DTC consumer marketing. She knows all the players and how to achieve growth.
Robin Shelley
*Average Customer Engagement time: 6 months to 3 years.
About US
The Supply Chain Advantage
Established in 2020, we have helped hundreds of companies streamline their operations, cut costs, and scale successfully.
Industry Expertise:
• Featured speakers at leading supply chain conferences
• 25 yrs of experience in grocery retail center of the plate
• 30 yrs of distribution experience
• 10 yrs of DTC marketing experience
• 15 yrs of Intellectual Property and Licensing experience
• Published articles in
top industry publications
• Host of
"Supply Chain Secret Sauce" Podcast – practical solutions for supply chain leaders
🚀 Join the companies already scaling smarter.
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Extend your team and abilities!
Lower cost than Hiring, You get decades of experience...
Operations
• Visibility & Solutions
• Proven Efficiency Optimization
• Strategy and Roadmap
• A.I. Deployment
• Automation the Saves Cost
Fresh Perspectives
• Disruptors: JackBe, DiscoTech, Slip Robotics, and more....
• Pitfalls in Grocery, Retail Big Box - We save you money!
• Fresh solutions to operations
Meet Wade Wickus
Wade's remarkable career began at SYSCO, where he spent a formidable thirty years. The first twenty years were dedicated to the Sysco Distribution Center Level, covering an extensive range of responsibilities, including Sales, Marketing, Sourcing/Procurement, Branding, Warehouse & Delivery Operations, Fulfillment, Building Construction, M&A, and Corporate level Logistics.
His roles in logistics, Warehousing, & Procurement covered parcel, last mile, inbound, pick optimization, category management and demand planning, showcasing his ability to manage teams and optimize complex supply chain processes. The problem was that smaller businesses couldn't access the same resources to manage and improve their systems. The solution seemed simple to Wade.
Create fractional supply chain management services so businesses can gain access to both full-time transformation projects and strategies for near-term savings. Wade's passion for solving this problem lead to the founding of Supply Chain Secret Sauce. We roll up our sleeves and take action!
What to Expect
When you work with Wade and the Supply Chain Secret Sauce team, here's what to expect.
What Makes us different?
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Fractional Leadership Model – Expert guidance
without the full-time cost.
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Proven Results – 25+ years optimizing
warehouse, logistics, and procurement operations.
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Flexible Pricing – Pay based on
a % of savings or a fixed monthly rate.
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Immediate ROI –
Continuous improvement strategy & implementation from day one.
What we do-
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Hire a Fractional CI Leader – Get
senior-level expertise at
half the cost of a full-time hire.
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Identify & Eliminate Hidden Costs – Cut waste, optimize processes, and
increase profitability.
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Flexible Engagement Model – Work with me on a
monthly subscription or
savings-based structure.
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Drive Continuous Improvement – Build a culture of
efficiency, process optimization, and cost reduction.
Why work with us?
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25+ Years of Expertise – Fortune 500 & mid-size company experience.
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Immediate ROI – Measurable cost reductions from day one.
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Fractional Leadership Model – Expert support at
half the cost of a full-time hire.
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Hands-On Implementation – We don’t just consult—we execute.
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