Strategic Sourcing Leadership. Without the Overhead.

On‑Demand Sourcing Leadership

Senior‑level sourcing expertise delivered flexibly without permanent headcount.

Supplier Strategy & Qualification

Comprehensive supplier assessment, RFQ process, selection, and qualification.

Cost Reduction & ROI Analysis

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and ROI‑focused analysis to drive faster ramps, stronger suppliers, and sustained margin improvement.

Risk Mitigation & Supply Chain Resilience

De‑risking supply chains, compliance with regulations, tariff mitigation, capacity expansion, onshoring.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Acceleration

Accelerating product launches through sourcing expertise, supplier development, file release to manufacturing, ESI & DFM, FOT & trial builds.

Tooling & Manufacturing Sourcing

Injection molding tooling sourcing, tooling end‑of‑life and replacement, tooling ROI analysis.

Tooling End of Life and Replacement

Challenge: Low volume, high mix ISO 13485 medical device needed tooling replacement.

Result: 60% part cost reduction, over $1 million yearly savings, tooling ROI realized in less than a year.

Compliance and Schedule

Challenge: U.S. government regulations required domestic sourcing for a portable medical device carry case.

Result: Selected supplier met aggressive schedule while delivering competitive part costs.

Capacity Expansion and Tariff Mitigation

Challenge: High volume consumable lifestyle device needed onshoring to offset 25% tariff on China‑sourced components.

Result: Onshoring delivered part pricing below China incumbent, >25% total cost savings, ROI in less than 18 months.

Schedule Case Study

Challenge: Incumbent supplier ceased operations, necessitating rapid replacement to prevent customer impact and lost sales.

Result: US‑based candidate suppliers identified and qualified, ensuring continuity.

Kirk Jackson

Co‑Founder

30‑year global sourcing leader who strengthens supply chains in complex, regulated industries. Known for clarity, rigor, and a craftsmanship mindset.

Shane Maher

Co‑Founder

25 years of global experience helping companies reduce cost, scale manufacturing, and de‑risk supply chains. Background blends engineering rigor with executive commercial leadership.