Where we typically help and support organisations
Growth is putting pressure on operations
Service levels or costs are starting to slip
Supply chain complexity is increasing
There is a need for more senior leadership without hiring full-time
Our Services
Strategy & Operating Model Design
Designing fit-for-purpose supply chains that support growth, including network strategy, make-vs-buy decisions, and scalable operating models.
Learn moreInnovation & Growth Enablement
Supporting new product launches and expansion through supply chain readiness, network design, and cross-functional execution.
Learn moreFractional Supply Chain Leadership
Providing senior, hands-on leadership on a flexible basis, acting as interim Head of Supply Chain, programme sponsor, or strategic advisor.
Learn moreTransformation & Performance Improvement
Leading E2E transformation across the Value Chain improving service, reducing cost, and increasing agility.
Learn moreHow We Work
Our approach is pragmatic, hands-on, and results-driven. We combine strategic thinking with real-world execution, ensuring that recommendations are implemented and value is delivered.
We work alongside your team to implement change and deliver measurable results.
Improved operational performance
Cost reduction and optimised working capital
Solid scalable supply chain capabilities
Strengthened resilience in volatile environments
Frequently asked questions
What is fractional supply chain leadership?
Fractional supply chain leadership provides senior, hands-on supply chain expertise on a flexible part-time or interim basis. It gives growth-stage and mid-sized organisations access to experienced leadership acting as interim Head of Supply Chain, programme sponsor, or strategic advisor without the cost or commitment of a full-time executive hire.
When should a mid-market business engage a supply chain consultant?
Common triggers include rapid growth putting pressure on operations, service levels or costs slipping, increasing supply chain complexity, preparing for new product launches or new-market entry, M&A integration, and the need for senior supply chain leadership without a full-time hire.
Which regions and industries does Hough Supply Chain Consulting work with?
We work with growth-stage and mid-sized organisations across the UK, Ireland, the European Union and the United States, with experience spanning manufacturing, consumer goods, industrial products, and distribution.
How long does a typical engagement take?
Engagements range from short diagnostic assessments (2–4 weeks), to multi-month transformation programmes, through to ongoing fractional leadership retainers. Scope and duration are tailored to the outcomes required.
What our clients say
Real feedback from the organisations we've helped transform.
“Shaun and I worked together at Pepsi in the European contract manufacturing leadership team. Beyond Shaun’s deep functional competency which is advanced both strategically and tactically, his standout quality is the nature of his leadership. He has real substance in his personality with the ability to connect effortlessly with all layers within an organisation. This includes being thoughtful, calm and leading with presence without ego. Shaun was always my ‘go to’ for advice and guidance which is an endorsement for the strength of his relationship building skills. ”
Ian Rooney
Chief Supply Chain Officer, Food & Beverage
“I'd recommend Shaun to any organisation that needs Supply Chain or Commercialisation leadership expertise. My experience of working with him at PepsiCo showed him to be at his best when operating in the bridge between creative product intent and operational execution. His ability to translate between these different groups and deliver excellent work on time, every time is no doubt part of the reason for his incredible career path. Shaun combines a brilliant mix of skills: When Shaun leads work he is calm, considered and process centred. Stakeholders are managed, clarity is unquestioned and execution is faultless. Equally Shaun brings these skills to help turnaround failing work, he combines his calm, logical thought processes with the speed and urgency needed to fix the issues. If your business needs robust process discipline or a fast acting help I'd recommend you talk to Shaun.”
Neil Shipway
Supply Chain Generalist, FMCG
“I had the privilege of working directly with Shaun for over a decade at PepsiCo, within Global Concentrate, and stayed closely connected as he moved into Pepsi/Lipton. Across that time, and in the friendship that's grown alongside it, I've seen consistently what makes Shaun such an effective operator and leader. Shaun gets to the actual root cause of a problem and translates that into a clear, executable plan. I saw this play out repeatedly, from his work building out the European contract manufacturing strategy, where he had to align competing priorities across multiple internal functions and external manufacturing partners, to earlier in his career managing new innovation launches, which demanded the same kind of cross-functional discipline under real time pressure. Shaun is naturally collaborative in environments that are genuinely complex. He brings people along without losing sight of the end result, and he does it with a calm, steady presence that earns trust quickly. Beyond the professional respect I have for him, Shaun is simply a great person to work with and know. I have no doubt he'll bring the same strategic clarity and collaborative energy to his own business that he brought to every team he was part of at PepsiCo. ”
Janice Scully
SVP Global Operations & Supply Chain, FMCG / Pharma