Events/ Announcements
Manufacturers, Turn Procurement Into a Competitive Advantage for 2026 ​
Company News, 12.01.2025
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DS Group Advisors is helping manufacturers across industries implement world-class sourcing and procurement practices. We leverage decades of experience achieving top performance results and focus on high impact engagements for best "value" including:
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a resilient supply chain;
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strategic suppliers aligned with your goals; and,
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quick 4-6 week, high project ROI (33x for global commodity strategy project & 45x for indirect cost save project).
Check out our popular Supplier Identification/Qualification and Business Development engagements or others to best meet your business challenges.
Wayne State University's Top 25 ranked SCM program ​
Company News, 12.01.2025
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DS Group Advisors values WSU's Supply Chain Management students and nationally ranked Top 25 program:
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Principal Consultant Drew Sheffield and Consulting Intern Altea Rumi interviewed outstanding students at WSU Supply Chain Career Reception in October 2025 (pictured Drew with prior Intern Tharunika Vasudevan);
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Hired three outstanding WSU students as Consulting Interns in 2025;
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Presented "AI for Commodity Strategies & Sourcing" to WSU & Automotive Industry Action Goup (AIAG) SCM training program April & September 2025; and,
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Attended quarterly WSU Global SCM Advisory Board meetings at Mike Ilitch School of Business.
DS Group Advisors celebrates 5 years of success!
Company Update 09.01.2025​
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Consulting Intern Mia Bustamante posted to:
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recognize DSGA celebrating its five-year anniversary;
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recognize the contributions of amazing Lead Consultants, partners, interns, and other supporters who have helped the company grow since its founding; and,
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offer Special appreciation to the global team supporting projects across North America, Mexico, and Asia.​​
Smart Sourcing in Mexico: Maria's Consulting Journey​
Company News, 08.06.2025
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Consulting Intern Altea Rumi posted Q&A insights talking with our very experienced Lead Consultant, Mexico, Maria llama Esteinou. Maria:
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shared her Mexico-focused consulting work;
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showcased her strengths in supplier identification, vetting, on-site audits;
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explained how she helps companies connect with high-quality, low-risk, cost-competitive regional suppliers; and,
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provided insights on misconceptions about consulting, key nearshoring advantages, and recent success stories helping clients identify better-performing suppliers.
6 Week Company Procurement Benchmark & Roadmap
Company Update 06.17.2025​
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Consulting Intern Mia Bustamante highlighted DS Group Advisors' six-week company procurement benchmark review to deliver 10–12 high-impact recommendations for:
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better spend management;
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significant landed costs savings; and,
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improved supplier quality and inventory
... across direct, indirect, and logistics spend. The structured scope covers areas such as strategy alignment, cost management, supplier management, analytics, technology, employee development, and scorecard reviews. ​
DS Group Advisors announces new Consulting Intern Mia Bustamante (Wayne State University Global SCM & Finance double major)
Company Update 06.01.2025​
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DS Group Advisors announces new Consulting Intern Altea Rumi (Wayne State University Global SCM and Finance double major)
Company Update 02.05.2025​
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Drew Sheffield presents to MEMA's Chief Purchasing Officer's Council ​
Company News, 11.20.2024
DS Group Advisors' Principal presented "Navigating Global Sourcing Trends" to MEMA The Vehicle Supplier's Association Chief Purchasing Officer Council in Q4, 2024. Procurement leaders from dozens of companies were actively engaged to learn and discuss:
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latest industry and economic trends and how to manage tariffs;
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global sourcing challenges ranging from localization in Mexico to best cost country sourcing in India and Morocco; and
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major advances in predictive procurement leveraging AI, machine learning, and behavior theory.
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