Supply Chain

The importance of the supply chain to business enterprises and the complexity of supply chain relationships have increased dramatically in recent years. In response, Gibbons has formed a team of attorneys from various practice areas who have significant experience across the supply chain, along with diverse perspectives on, and valuable understanding of, critical legal issues and nuances in connection with the supply chain. The firm’s interdisciplinary Supply Chain Team represents numerous clients from North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. By staying well informed of supply chain trends and market developments, we can combine comprehensive knowledge of our clients’ ventures with always-current insight into the supply chain business environment to provide practical, perceptive advice.

Areas of Focus

Procurement process
Supply planning
Production planning
Inventory planning
Demand planning
Fulfillment planning
Distribution planning
Supply management organizations
Industry best practices
Industry standard business processes
Capacity management processes
Integration into operational functions

Cultural issues
Strategic relationship management
Supplier alliance relationship management
Strategic customer relationships
Tactical relationships
Partnerships for improving products, processes, and supply chain interfaces
Partnership alignment and collaboration
Collaboration and implementation of standard processes

We assist with, advise on, and fully handle all contractual matters, including negotiating, drafting, structuring, and ensuring regulatory compliance with respect to our clients’ contracts, including the following types: