Core offer
Training & Workshops
Practical workshops and coaching that build team capability, leadership confidence, and stronger day-to-day operational execution.
✓ Outcome: more capable teams delivering consistent execution.
Proven in practice, not theory
Proof points- Training & workshops Practical sessions for planners, teams and leaders
- Capability building Coaching that strengthens decisions and ownership
- 20+ years Hands-on supply chain and operations experience
- Consultancy + execution Planning, inventory and S&OP improvement support
Services
Training and consultancy support across planning, inventory and capability.
APC combines practical team development with focused advisory support to improve decisions, performance, and operational confidence—available as hourly support, day-rate consultancy, or longer-term project work.
Supply Chain Consultancy
Targeted advisory to diagnose bottlenecks, align priorities, and improve operational flow across your supply chain.
✓ Outcome: clearer priorities and faster, better decisions.
Inventory Management
Hands-on support to balance stock, service levels, and working capital without adding unnecessary complexity.
✓ Outcome: fewer stockouts and less cash tied up in excess.
S&OP Planning
Build a practical S&OP rhythm that connects demand, supply, and finance into one reliable planning process.
✓ Outcome: stronger cross-team alignment and planning confidence.
Engage APC in the way that fits your need: hourly support for focused issues, day-rate consultancy for delivery momentum, or long-term project support for wider change.
Enquire about your challengeAbout Anthony Colley
Practical supply chain leadership, shaped by 20+ years of hands-on delivery.
Anthony Colley founded APC to offer the kind of support many teams actually need: clear thinking, practical plans, and honest advice about what will work in the real world. He works directly with leaders and operational teams to turn planning and flow problems into manageable, measurable action.
Across manufacturing, distribution, and multi-site operations, Anthony has learned that sustainable improvement is both operational and human. His style combines commercial discipline with practical coaching so teams build capability as results improve.
Insights
Follow Anthony Colley on LinkedIn for practical supply chain updates.
Anthony shares grounded thinking on planning, inventory, resilience, and team capability, published directly on LinkedIn.
Demand Planning
Understand what customers need and when they need it.
- Forecasting
- Market trends
- Customer insights
Supply Planning
Ensure the right materials, capacity, and suppliers are available.
- Supplier management
- Capacity planning
- Material planning
Production Planning
Translate demand into efficient execution on the shop floor.
- Production scheduling
- Capacity constraints
- Routings and BOM
Inventory Planning
Position the right inventory to protect service without excess working capital.
- Inventory optimization
- Safety stock
- Stock positioning
Distribution Planning
Move products through the network efficiently and reliably.
- Network design
- Transportation planning
- Warehouse planning
Risk Management
Anticipate disruption and build resilient response plans.
- Supplier risks
- Disruptions
- Mitigation plans
Enablers
Data and analytics
Technology and systems
Processes
People and collaboration
AI
Financial Planning
Translate planning choices into measurable commercial impact.
- • Budgeting and forecasting
- • Cost modeling
- • Profitability analysis
- • ROI and investment decisions
FAQ
Common questions before you get in touch
A quick overview of how APC works, who we support, and what the first step looks like.
What can APC help us with?
We support planning, inventory control, S&OP, operational improvement, and practical leadership capability. The focus is always on changes that improve performance and are workable for your team.
Is this suitable for smaller businesses as well as larger organisations?
Yes. Support is scaled to your context, whether you need targeted help for a small team or broader cross-functional improvement across a larger operation.
How are training sessions and workshops delivered?
Workshops can be run on-site or remotely, depending on what suits your team. Sessions are practical, interactive, and built around real operational challenges rather than theory-heavy slides.
Can we engage APC for a one-off project or ongoing support?
Both are possible. Some clients need focused delivery on a specific issue; others value ongoing guidance as priorities evolve. We agree a scope that fits your outcomes and capacity.
How does the first conversation usually start?
We start with a straightforward discussion about your goals, current pain points, and what success would look like. You leave with a clear view of next steps, scope options, and whether there is a good fit.
Start the conversation
Tell us what's not working in your supply chain.
Whether you need better planning discipline, tighter inventory decisions, stronger S&OP rhythm, or practical team development, APC can help you move from diagnosis to execution with clear, commercially grounded support.
- Best for:
- Operations leaders, supply chain managers, and owners who want practical outside expertise without corporate fluff.
- Location:
- UK-based, supporting organisations on-site and remotely.
- Prefer LinkedIn first?
- You can review recent thinking in Insights before sending an enquiry.
Send an enquiry
Share your challenge and we’ll reply with a practical next step.