Supply Chain Engineering & Optimization

Measurable Results.
Not Just Recommendations.

SCO Consulting Group delivers hands-on supply chain engineering and operations consulting — from warehouse optimization and automation strategy to inventory reduction and network design.

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$20M+
Inventory reduction delivered for a single client
400%
Production capacity increase within existing footprint
20+
Years of supply chain engineering experience
90%
On-time delivery achieved from 55% in 3 months
Jeff Huff, PhD

Principal Consultant

Jeff Huff, PhD

PhD – Supply Chain Management, ASU BS Industrial Engineering, Summa Cum Laude Six Sigma Black Belt Chandler, AZ

SCO Consulting Group is an independent supply chain engineering practice founded by Dr. Jeff Huff — an operations leader with over 20 years of experience spanning consulting, corporate leadership, and academic research. Unlike generalist advisory firms, SCO specializes exclusively in the engineering and implementation of supply chain improvements.

Before founding SCO, Jeff held senior operations leadership roles at a global semiconductor manufacturer, a premium appliance manufacturer, and a $26B global electronics distributor — where he led facility design, global network optimization, and automation strategy across U.S. and Asia operations.

Jeff earned his PhD in Supply Chain Management from Arizona State University's W.P. Carey School of Business and is a published academic researcher. His work connects supply network structure to firm financial performance, informing every client engagement with both rigor and practicality.

Intel · Sub-Zero · Avnet
Corporate leadership experience
W.P. Carey School of Business
PhD, Arizona State University
Six Sigma Black Belt
Certified since 2019
Published Researcher
Supply Chain Forum, Int'l Journal

What We Do

Deep Expertise.
Practical Solutions.

SCO Consulting delivers end-to-end supply chain engineering — from strategy through implementation — across six core practice areas.

Warehouse Optimization & Facility Design
Transform existing warehouse space into high-performance operations — without capital construction.
  • Layout redesign and slotting strategy
  • 200%+ capacity increases within footprint
  • Inventory flow and labor path optimization
  • Brownfield and greenfield facility design
  • AutoCAD facility planning
Logistics Network Optimization
Determine the optimal number, location, and role of facilities across your supply network.
  • Multi-node network modeling
  • Optimal inventory positioning
  • Transportation strategy design
  • Warehouse consolidation planning
  • 3PL sourcing and contract negotiation
Inventory & Supply Chain Planning
Custom modeling tools and process redesign that reduce inventory while improving service levels.
  • $20M+ inventory reductions achieved
  • Demand planning and order-policy modeling
  • On-time delivery improvement
  • Expedited freight reduction (80% achieved)
  • Safety stock and reorder point optimization
Automation Strategy & Material Handling
Right-size automation investments with comprehensive ROI analysis before committing capital.
  • AGV/AMR system design and implementation
  • Low, medium, and advanced automation assessment
  • Inter-building transport solutions
  • RF and WMS technology integration
  • Custom material-handling equipment design
Lean Manufacturing & Process Redesign
Six Sigma Black Belt methodology applied to eliminate waste and unlock hidden capacity.
  • Value stream mapping and analysis
  • Production capacity expansion
  • In-process inventory reduction
  • Real-time performance metrics systems
  • Workforce redeployment and labor savings
Data Analysis & Simulation Modeling
Rigorous quantitative modeling to validate decisions before committing resources.
  • Python and SQL-based analytics
  • Supply chain simulation and scenario modeling
  • Forecasting model development
  • ROI and business case analysis
  • Academic research-grade rigor

Proven Impact

Results That Speak
For Themselves

Every engagement targets measurable outcomes. Here's what clients have achieved.

200%+
Warehouse capacity expansion within existing footprint
Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer · Wichita, KS
$20M+
Inventory reduction through custom planning tools
Consulting Engagement
55→90%
On-time delivery improvement in 3 months
Supply Chain Planning Engagement
80%
Reduction in expedited freight spend
Demand Planning Project
50%+
Indirect labor reduction through process redesign
Distribution Operations
400%
Production capacity increase in under 18 months
Sub-Zero Manufacturing
$500K
Annual labor cost savings + 25% faster order processing
Avnet Global Distribution
$10M
Annual savings from reverse logistics redesign
Intel Corporation

Who We Serve

Industries & Environments

SCO Consulting has delivered results across a wide range of operational environments and sectors.

Manufacturing
Distribution & Fulfillment
Agricultural Equipment
Electronics Distribution
Automotive & Truck Parts
Consumer Appliances
Technology & Semiconductor
3PL & Logistics Providers
Global Supply Networks
E-Commerce Operations

Start the Conversation

Let's Talk About
Your Operation

Every engagement begins with a no-obligation discovery conversation. Tell us about your challenges and we'll identify where the highest-impact opportunities are — before any commitment is made.

(480) 442-3523 Direct line to Jeff Huff, PhD
jhuff@scoconsultinggroup.com Typically responds within 1 business day
Chandler, AZ Serving clients nationally and globally

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