Supply Chain Consulting & Solutions

If your company is growing at an exponential pace, needs repair, strengthening, and bulletproofing of its supply chains, you need a data-driven supply chain transformation. With our unique subscription based fractional services, you gain access to both full-time transformation projects and strategies for near-term savings.


Our clients see an 100% ROI in 6 months or less.  Think of us as an extension of your Supply Chain team, dedicated to empowering your business growth.  We provide data driven recommendations and do the work to implement.  No-risk trial.  Call today! 832-829-4840


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Services

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Logistics

E-Commerce, Operations & Logistical Fulfillment Systems

Scaling Manufacturing

Supply Chain Scale & Technology Strategy

Solutions using A.I.

Finding Sources, MFG Facilities & Solving Problems. Expert A.I. Based Supply Chain Prompting

Operations Review

Provide a Data-driven Review of Operation: Ideas & Solutions

Reduce Parcel Shipping Costs

Data-driven Logistics Spend Review, Lower Cost Solutions

Need Help With Supply Chain Management?

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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.


William Schumacher, the founder and CEO of UprisingFood.com, shares a compelling testimonial of "getting help" and working with Wade and the Supply Chain Secret Sauce team.


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.

Steeped Coffee
"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"

Steeped Coffee

BGR - Packaging Distributor
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

Badger Hams
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

Hunt Brothers Pizza
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

Everything But the House
Created National Inbound Logistics Program, private fleet program, operations process improvement & packaging cost analysis

Everything Uncommon

uprising Bread Company
William Schumacher, CEO: "We needed to scale fast, find additional MFG capacity, reduce costs as we grow & develop a supply chain strategy - Great Job!" *e-commerce company

Uprising Bread

Sysco Corporation
"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

Gluten Free Miracles Bakery
Created food safety documentation support, Whole Food Market Guidance, and supply chain support. "I was thankful for Supply Chain Secret Sauce and their ability to help me achieve the next level" Denise, CEO

Miracles Bakery

sysco east wisconsin
"Achieved most improved operations, activity based compensation & improved last mile delivery through routing optimization"

Sysco East Wisconsin

Empire Coffee Roasters
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

sysco international food group
"Installed TMS to gain visibility to our logistics spend, optimization potential and cost savings"

Sysco International Food Group

Renfro Supply Company
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

ARCO Construction
Built new headquarters for HBP, worked with Arco on freezer specifications, office design and project planning.

Arco Construction

Red Stag HSN
Worked with Red Stag and HSN fulfillment - To bring a brand success through HSN various shipping methods.

HSN - Red Stag

Raumak Packaging Equipment
Developed USA training manual (review), suggestions to optimize packing process for a brand.

Raumak Packaging Machines

uSHIP
Working with a brand, using low cost delivery methods provided by U-ship. Developed process with the U-ship team.

Uship

Coffee Support
Worked with a brand to store MFG equipment on site, supported technology inquires, and possible MFG process for new brand.

Coffee Support

Nimble Fulfillment
Helping brands transition to automated fulfillment, creating customer experience process, and negotiating contracts with Nimble.

Nimble Fulfillment

Parcel Magazine
Wrote articles for publication. Spoke at the show via podcast special events and webinars showcasing supply chain best in class.

Parcel Magazine

Manhattan Momentum
Speaker: co-authoring with Manhattan engineers, routing optimization for truck building automation. Key presenter.

Manhattan Momentum

CSCMP Speaker
Presented in California on how to deploy a TMS for large companies and small companies. Key considerations and developing logistics KPI's

CSCMP Speaker

SCOPE Supply Chain Conference, Chicago
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

Refrigerated Warehousing
Provided detailed strategy and plans for key customers and RWI to create warehouse distribution locations in 5 states.

Refrigerated Warehousing

*Average Customer Engagement time: 6 months - 3 years.

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Scale Up with Precision

The Supply Chain Advantage for High Growth Startups

Catering to startup brands, our services are tailored to be the driving force behind your scaling strategy. We specialize in elevating supply chains, turning them into your secret weapon for sustainable growth.


Existing companies get value from our experience, our ability to crunch critical data using the latest A.I. techniques and building the right KPIs that are true and tested.


Our approach is customized to your unique needs, ensuring that as your business expands rapidly, your supply chain evolves seamlessly alongside, fueling your ascent in the competitive market.

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Resources

Case Studies:

"Discover how our strategies have revolutionized supply chains in our detailed Case Studies."

Supply Chain Gauge KPI

"Utilize our Supply Chain Calculator to gauge the efficiency and potential of your current supply chain setup." (July 2024)

Supply Chain Innovations

"Explore our White Papers for in-depth insights and innovative approaches in supply chain management."

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 covered parcel, last mile, inbound, and van, 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!

Wade Wickus Bio PODCAST

What to Expect

When you work with Wade and the Supply Chain Secret Sauce team, here's what to expect.

Adding Resources to Your Business

  • Supply Chain Project Advisor
  • Strategic Supply Chain Scale Coach
  • Logistics Savings Advisor
  • Warehouse Transformation Coach (New Construction Advisement)
  • Supply Chain Analyst & KPI Expert Advisor
  • Supply Chain Best Practice Coach
  • Process Mapping Completed for you
  • Pick Path Optimization
  • Routing Analyst Coach

Expanding Your Supply Chain Quickly

  • VP or Director of Supply Chain
  • Operations Leadership & Oversight
  • Supply Chain Technology Implementor
  • Supply Chain Process Improvement Leader
  • Supply Chain Sourcing Solved
  • Network Optimization Completed
  • Supply Chain Risk & Safety Expert
  • Last Mile Delivery & Distribution Execution

Adding Value to Your Enterprise

  • Your Executive Expert in Supply Chain Operations & Logistics
  • We can help you get B2B or B2C digitized!
  • Do you struggle with the last mile logistics? Do you need Robots as a Service?
  • We can lay out your Supply Chain Scale & Technology Strategy
  • Easy workflow & Wicked Simple Continuous Process Improvement

Helpful supply chain focused articles

By Wade Wickus May 11, 2024
How Robotics are driving change!
By Wade Wickus March 17, 2024
Understanding Supply Chain Cost to Serve When we think about what is cost to serve, it can be a daunting project to wrap your arms around – Right?  Well, sort of.  Since the process of developing a cost to serve model is cost accounting based, you are able to produce a model that can span […] The post Understanding Supply Chain Cost To Serve appeared first on Supply Chain Secret Sauce.
By Wade Wickus February 11, 2024
Transforming Uprising Food's Supply Chain with Secret Sauce Expertise
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