APPROACH
Data Gathering and Blueprinting: User and Executive interviews and process documentation
Demand Plan: Variables, Resources, SKUs and Points of Consumption
Supply Plan: Variables, Resources, SKUs and Supply Dimensional Analysis (Manufacturing, Procurement, Repair)
Demand driven Distribution Plan: Variables, Resources, SKUs and points of Distribution
Aggregation and Disaggregation decisions
Metrics: Measuring the effectiveness of S&OP
Outputs and Action Plans: Developing accountability
RESULTS
Inventory Reduction – $5MM
Lead time reduction – from 12 weeks to weekly
Development of new supplier relationships with vertically integrated manufacturing facilities
Negotiated savings of $1.5MM due to volume commitment without penalty
Organizational alignment and cutting-edge technology