Industrials Supply Chain Implementation

Implementing Supply Chain – Forecasting and Supply Management System. Design and Implementation of Sales & Operations Planning (S & OP).

The national supplier of a large range of imported and make to order components to Resources, Construction and Logistics sectors.

The Problem

Products are sourced internationally with long lead times and supplied through a national network of warehouses and stores. Product demand ranges from fast to slow moving parts. The supply chain required an approach that balanced supply and demand enabled by forecasting and inventory management disciplines and systems. To improve product service levels and inventory turnover to improve competitiveness and profitability

The Solution

Understand the demand and inventory supply management processes and specify the requirements for changes to processes and a supply chain planning system. A supply chain planning system was selected and implemented and this was supported by the Supply Chain team implementing S & OP process.

The Benefits

To improve profitability through improved service levels and inventory turns. To support a single supply and demand planning process and discipline across the business and along the supply chain.