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DS Group Advisors' tag line "Discover Your Procurement Potential"

We consult with medium & large manufacturers for world-class sourcing & procurement strategies to beat your 2026 supply chain and financial performance objectives!

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Manufacturers, you shouldn't have to struggle with poor supplier performance, and with our quick, proven engagements, you won't.

 

Our passion is sharing our expertise and supporting customers to make procurement a competitive advantage.  We:

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  • speak at major associations like MEMA and ISM

  • serve on university and corporate advisory boards

  • are trusted by leading USA & global manufacturers

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DSGA earns 10 of 10 Customer Satisfaction Ratings* from clients:

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  • Leading Global Packaging Company (4 projects)

       SVP Supply Chain & Global Sourcing​

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  • Leading Lighting Products Company (2 projects)

       Vice President Sourcing

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  • Leading Electronics Mfg. Company (2 projects)

       Chief Operating Officer

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  • Leading Construction Products Company (2 projects)              Supply Chain Manager

 

  • Leading Iron Foundry & Machining Co. (2 projects)                      Operations Director

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  • Leading Procurement Technology Co. (2 projects)                    Enterprise Account Manager​​​

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​​    Q: On a scale from 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend DS Group Advisors to a friend or colleague? ​

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DSGA's Principal was a featured speaker at  MEMA Chief Procurement Officer Council

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"Drew:

  • shared a rich debrief of the vehicle sourcing landscape supply chain parameters and key geopolitical risks to navigate;

  • highlighted compelling insights to empower             supplier leaders to make better decisions; and,

  • displayed vibrant thought leadership to educate    and arm executives with actionable takeaways! " â€‹

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​Mike Jackson, Executive Director, Strategy and Research,

MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association

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Manufacturers face challenging headwinds ...

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Facing major challenges in 2026 (high, unpredictable tariffs, global geopolitical risks, inflation, global supply chain risks, fluctuating customer demand), manufacturers may not be achieving supply base improvements to meet business plans.
 



Procurement:

  • spent much time ensuring uninterrupted part supply,  but delayed cost improvement roadmaps​

  • managed new program deliverables, but didn't identify new regional and global suppliers to reduce risk, add capacity to increase competition, or improve value 

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... and we offer proven solutions

DS Group Advisors has expertise to guide customers to:​

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  • Benchmark and enhance company procurement to achieve a competitive advantage

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  • Create procurement, part family, and supplier negotiation strategies to elevate supply deliverables, earnings and cash

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  • Find new suppliers for market testing and sourcing to grow nearshoring in USA or Mexico to reduce supply risk and cost

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  • Be a "customer of choice" to earn outstanding supplier support, innovative technologies and performance!

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DSGA 3 Step Process  to boost your procurement performance:



 

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In a Meeting

1. Free Procurement Strategy Insights Meeting

  • We share valuable insights (best industry practices, recent sourcing successes...)

  • Review what challenges keep you up at night & discuss solutions 

  • Scope a project to achieve your objectives & budget

2. Engagement 

Our Principal leads engagements like:

  • USA, Mexico & India Supplier ID to reduce SC risk, landed costs...

  • Company Roadmap or Part Family Strategies for breakthrough value

  • Advisory (Fractional Procurement Executive, Expert Witness, M&A)

  • Business Development for foreign manufacturers for intros/RFQs/ Sourcing with NA automakers/tier1s

3. Procurement Success

  • Beat your key 2026 SCM and financial performance objectives

  • Improve value (landed cost, quality, delivery, innovation)

  • Reduce supply chain risk

  • Improve supplier relations

Book a Free 30-minute Strategy Insights Call below:  

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