Vanguard has a proven track record of delivering results for leading enterprises in each of the major categories of the manufacturing industry, including Industrial Manufacturing, Chemicals, Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Consumer Products. Vanguard consultants are drawn from the manufacturing industry, where they have experience as Plant Managers, CIO's, Operations VP's, and Controllers. They have a detailed understanding of the business challenges and information needs of companies in each of these industries. Our focus is on transforming business information into performance improvements that customers can see on the bottom line.

Chemicals In the chemicals industry, companies need to closely balance their supply chain with up-to-date sales information. Vanguard customers, including Valvoline, Bayer, and Noveon, have access to real-time sales, cost, and margin information, so they can make effective decisions about products and resources. GPS enables manufacturers to:
  •  Identify their strongest products and customers
  •  Evaluate sales trends for each product in real time
  •  Match production resources to the most profitable products
  •  Monitor and optimize raw material costs




Industrial Manufacturing Industrial manufacturers need to closely manage their operations to maintain competitive advantage. Vanguard works with leaders like Viking, LINPAC, and Parker-Hannifin to improve visibility into their production processes and supply chain. With GPS, industrial manufacturers can:
  •  Optimize manufacturing performance
  •  Analyze resource allocations
  •  Adapt and react to a rapidly changing marketplace




Life Sciences / Pharmaceuticals In the highly competitive pharmaceuticals market, speed and innovation are vital. Vanguard gives pharmaceutical manufacturers the factual basis to make decisions and respond to opportunities quickly. GPS is used by corporations like Bayer, Warner-Lambert, Biomet, and Schwarz Pharma to:
  •  Obtain a detailed understanding of their market position
  •  Maximize the efficiency of their sales organization
  •  Track product performance in multiple categories
  •  Effectively manage product and operating costs




Food Manufacturers Vanguard has deep experience in the food manufacturing industry, built on a long relationship and close integration with the PRISM ERP system. Our detailed knowledge of the business intelligence needs of food customers, including Amalgamated Sugar, T. Marzetti, and Wyandot Snacks, enables our customers to:
  •  Effectively manage inventory levels, costs, movements,
      and aging
  •  Monitor buyer and vendor performance
  •  Track vital operational performance measures like yield,
      material consumption, and capacity utilization
  •  Analyze channel partner performance




Consumer Products Consumer Product Goods (CPG) companies are required to have a detailed understanding of their sales and marketing effectiveness in order to be successful. Vanguard helps CPG companies success by providing real-time insight into their sales channels, along with sophisticated product performance tools. Firms like Ace Hardware and DAP use GPS to:
  •  Monitor channel partner performance
  •  Maximize operational efficiency
  •  Track critical performance measures like invoiced sales,
       delivery performance, and back orders
  •  Manage the product lifecycle and profitability