Strategic Performance Transformation
Built and launched a flagship $80M import centre for UK’s leading home décor retailer — then stepped back in to recover it when key personnel left suddenly. When leadership collapsed, Gary restored control, saved the contract, and turned it into the best-performing DC in the Homebase network.
A fast-growth distributor was blocked by slow logistics and tangled operations. Gary Newbury redesigned supply chain operations, cut $8M in costs, and delivered three-day fulfilment — unlocking scalability without adding complexity.
A PE-backed specialty product distributor faced scaling pressure, but its warehouse and systems were 40 years behind. Gary modelled inoperability risks, designed a fit-for-purpose warehouse, and built a transfer plan. Leadership initially ignored and dropped it. The result? Legal exposure, loss of control, and a strategic failure of their own making.
Transformed an OEM aftermarket hub from fragmented and chaotic to a high-performing fulfillment function. SAP issues, inbound bottlenecks, and fulfilment breakdowns were replaced with daily discipline, rebuilt flows, and smarter inventory logic. Fulfilment soared passed 90%. Perfect for operations leaders stuck blaming tech. Process design and execution were the true blocks.
One of the UK’s largest DIY and home décor retailers hit a $70M peak-season promotion failure. As part of a consulting team, we reengineered their network without expanding it — removing remotes, recalibrating cube logic, and restoring fulfilment control. The result? Faster flows, leaner inventory, and $100M freed in working capital.
Redesigned transportation network for small order fulfillment across Canada’s largest foodservice distributor. Introduced cube-based routing logic, enabling 50 SDVs to replace 100+ TT routes. Built for national scale, the model halved stop costs and unlocked $20M in projected savings — without compromising service or geographical coverage.