{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"515: Experience Precision Supply Chain Operations, with Brecham Group","description":"Chris Hamley & Andy Smith of Brecham Group talk about what they do; what makes them different, Precision Supply Chain Operations; & helping you suck less.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:   [03.58] Chris\u2019s background and the journey that led him to co-found Brecham Group. \u201cI started out loading trucks!... And it got to a point where I got frustrated trying to broker conversations. People didn\u2019t pay attention to details, I found myself translating \u2013 and that was the catalyst.\u201d [06.04] Andy\u2019s  30+ year industry career, and his role at Brecham Group. [08.26] An overview of Brecham Group \u2013 who they are, what they do, and how they help their customers. [09.00] The ideal client for Brecham Group. [10.46] What makes Brecham Group's consultants different to traditional strategic supply chain consultants, and how their unique thought process helps customers scale solutions up and down. \u201cWe have real-world experience and take a practical approach to problems\u2026 We can always get to a consistent outcome, although every problem and solution looks very different.\u201d [15.31] Brecham Group\u2019s \u2018Precision Supply Chain Operations,\u2019 what that means, and how it applies in the real world. [19.56] Brecham\u2019s tagline \u201csuck less,\u201d how it was developed, and what it means for customers. \u201cI\u2019m watching people get pulled in a thousand different directions, get yelled at\u2026 That sucks. So let\u2019s make it suck less tomorrow. How do we do that?... Everyone wants to get better, but nobody knows how.\u201d [24.07] How Brecham Group works with clients to determine their problem, identify the disconnect between best practice and reality, and widen everybody\u2019s view to help them tackle it with an aligned approach. \u201cWe\u2019re often approached by senior leadership \u2013 \u201cgo solve this problem for me\u201d \u2013 but they may or may not have a strong understanding of what\u2019s happening on the shop floor. So we\u2019ll listen, but then we\u2019ll go see.\u201d [28.07] How Brecham Group use a unique value system to prioritize customer problems, and how they recently helped an organization reduce overall labor spend in their network by 9%. [30.19] Brecham Group\u2019s special offer for LTSC listeners. \u201cSo much of what we do is education, it\u2019s about teaching people how to think a little differently about their problem.\u201d [31.43] The biggest trend exciting Brecham Group for 2026. \u201cThe most interesting thing is how we use AI in our industry and in the tactical execution of work.\u201d RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED:   Head over to Brecham Group\u2019s website now to find out more and discover how they could help you too. You can also connect with Brecham and keep up to date with the latest over on LinkedIn, or you can connect with Chris or Andy on LinkedIn. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more from Brecham Group, check out their brand new live show Performance Paradox, where operators and engineers talk about turning strategy into execution. Check out our other podcasts HERE. ","author_name":"Let's Talk Supply Chain","author_url":"https:\/\/www.letstalksupplychain.com","html":"