Accenture, a leading global professional services company, has recently announced two strategic acquisitions to further expand its supply chain capabilities. The company has acquired The Shelby Group, a provider of digital procurement and optimization services, as well as OnProcess Technology, a provider of supply chain managed services.
The Shelby Group, founded in 2002, is a procurement technology consultancy with expertise in Coupa and Ivalua solutions. It serves clients across various industries such as manufacturing, financial services, consumer goods, healthcare, and technology. By joining Accenture’s Connected Solutions group within Accenture Technology, The Shelby Group aims to transform procurement operations by improving spend visibility, task automation, and cost reduction.
OnProcess Technology specializes in reverse logistics and offers end-to-end after-sales process solutions. Its services leverage automation, artificial intelligence, and data-driven decision-making to enhance visibility and efficiency from planning to asset recovery. The acquisition of OnProcess will enable Accenture to enhance its supply chain capabilities in asset recovery and service supply chain management. This will help clients effectively manage service orders, track movement, and ensure appropriate asset reuse, disposal, or recycling.
According to Emma McGuigan, senior managing director and Enterprise & Industry Technologies lead at Accenture, businesses in today’s disruptive environment are seeking sustainable savings, risk reduction, and support for business growth. The expertise of The Shelby Group in digital procurement and the capabilities of OnProcess in reverse logistics will enable Accenture to meet the growing demand for sourcing and procurement transformation.
Melissa Twiningdavis, senior managing director of supply chain operations at Accenture, emphasizes the importance of supply chain operations as a vital source of competitive advantage. With the addition of OnProcess and its qualified professionals, Accenture aims to assist organizations in their supply chain reinvention efforts through domain talent, data, and process optimization.
Accenture has been consistently expanding its supply chain capabilities through strategic acquisitions. Other notable acquisitions in the space include Xoomworks Group, ClearEdge Partners, MacGregor Partners, and Blue Horseshoe.
These recent acquisitions highlight Accenture’s commitment to helping clients enhance their supply chain operations, drive cost efficiency, and build more resilient and sustainable supply chains. With its comprehensive suite of solutions and deep industry expertise, Accenture continues to be at the forefront of supply chain transformation.
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