DCB Associates driving value in Supply Chain & logistics
Proven consultants transforming UK and European businesses with data-driven insights and change management support.
About DCB Associates
Our Expertise
We turn supply chain & logistics challenges into measurable results by combining hard data, sophisticated modelling tools and real-world operational expertise. Founded by Craig Bunker in 2012, our team is now made up of skilled analysts and seasoned operators who know how to build compelling business cases for change, and who stay with you through implementation to make sure benefits are delivered. With a proven track record of successful project and change management, alongside Six Sigma business improvement tools, we don’t just advise, we make lasting improvements that earn your trust.
Find out why and more than 90% of our projects come from client recommendations....
Strategic support
Network and Supply Chain Modelling
Network and Supply Chain Modelling
From greenfield location analysis to end to end supply chain modelling, our team of logistics consultants can develop and optimise multiple costed scenarios to aid strategic decision making. We use a number of the market leading tools including Sophus, AIMMS and Optilogic.
Project and Change Management
Network and Supply Chain Modelling
We all know that delivering the solution is harder than designing it. Making substantive and lasting change in the European supply chain & logistics industry requires an experienced blend of communications, stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, project management, training and empathy. Our team has GE trained change acceleration capability and proven corporate communications skills to enable the change journey.
Merger and Acquisition support
Merger and Acquisition support
Our team has supported multiple processes, covering logistics and fleet due diligence, to post acquisition logistics integration modelling, and even market research for acquisitive companies. If you need sector specific advice to aid an acquisition, we are here to assist.
client testimonials
"Having worked with DCB in two very different logistics businesses and two very different logistics projects in the UK and Spain/Morocco, I would look to work with them again.
The breadth of skills on network design and operational optimisation is comprehensive. The ability to bring together pragmatism, operating experience and sophisticated modelling is unusual in third parties. When this is added to the ability to work with (with !) management teams to socialise and gain alignment with the output, they become part of an effective implementation. Craig’s ability to navigate an organisation from Board, investors and practitioners provides the catalyst to their effectiveness. The quality of DCB’s associates also places them in tier one; in this instance scale is overcome with quality and interpersonal skills.
Nick Cullen - Chairperson, SJL Group
“Greggs engaged with DCB Associates to carry out some strategic modelling of our radial distribution network based on future growth projections and potential changes to our distribution model. The outputs from this process have provided us with real and accurate information upon which to base future investment strategies for our logistics network, and has already enabled us to step into some investment opportunities with confidence. Craig and the team were a pleasure to work with throughout, often turning pieces of analysis around ahead of assumed deadlines. The outputs and analysis provided were clear, accurate and well presented, and in a format that enabled effective internal stakeholder discussions. I would not hesitate to use DCB Associates again”
Phil Wright - Head of Logistics, Greggs plc
As Group Logistics Director at Oak Furnitureland, I engaged DCB to undertake a full remodel of our national delivery network. This included the strategic relocation of one of our main delivery hubs, a move that has delivered substantial cost savings and removed the requirement for an additional hub.
DCB approached the project with professionalism, rigour and clarity, ensuring complex analysis was translated into actionable recommendations easily understood at both executive and board level. Craig and his team worked hard to ensure strong engagement and understanding with the local team, which was critical to the project’s success. The project was delivered on time to scope and with measurable benefits. I would certainly use DCB again for future projects.
Group Logistics Director,
Oak Furnitureland
"The RNLI were recommended to work with DCB by another customer who has used their Services previously on the basis that:
1) They would make sure we were output focussed and clear on what would be in/ out of scope from the start
2) They would ensure we could track progress and measure success
3) They would deliver what was contracted in a timely manner and without trying to broaden the scope.
After selecting DCB through our sourcing process we have been working with them for over a year.
I can fully reinforce the recommendation I was given but would also add that DCB have significantly helped our data accuracy and data gathering processes and performance tracking at the RNLI and have provided us with great advice throughout our time working with them."
Claire Deuchar - Supply Chain Director and CIO, RNLI
"I have known Craig Bunker for nearly 20 years. During that time I have used DCB on several occasions, especially where complex Paragon or CAST modelling skills were required. Craig and his team have detailed knowledge of logistics operations, especially in the parcel and home delivery sector. I have never known DCB miss a deadline, even some that were unreasonable. Thoroughly recommend"
Liam Tucker - Head of Hubs and Trunking, DX
"Having worked with DCB on a number of projects, they were my immediate recommendation to the team at Secured Mail when there was a requirement for a full network review to cope with expansion, including ideal depot locations, optimised vehicle routing and revised trunk schedules. The results were outstanding, the project delivered on time, and the subsequent cost savings and service improvements have been realised. I will certainly be contacting DCB in the near future as we move into the next phase of our development."
Paul Carvell - Chairman, The Delivery Group
“I used DCB Associates to carry out several strategic solutions during our business transformation. I supplied the data to the team and explained the scenarios I had in mind. We engaged in a meeting and several conference calls to determine the output of the data. I am more than pleased with speed and professionalism of both Craig and the team. The output data supplied to me was clear and accurate which enabled me to make our strategic decisions quicker and with confidence. If in the future we require more consultancy then DCB will be my first contact. I have been in the industry for quite some time and would highly recommend DCB.
Alan Newton - Head of Distribution and Fleet Management, Wolseley plc