Inbound Materials Inventory Optimisation, Manufacturing

Inbound Materials Inventory Optimisation, Manufacturing

An example of applying supply chain analytics to right-sizing inbound materials inventory levels for a complex job shop manufacturing process. An in-depth case study sheet is also available for download here. Challenge The main concern of this manufacturing business was high investment in inbound materials. The manufacturing process was a  complex job shop environment in which […]

Spare Parts Supply Management, Engineering

Spare Parts Supply Management, Engineering

An example of utilising supply chain analytics for spare parts supply management and inventory optimisation in engineering. An in-depth case study sheet is also available for download here. Challenge The engineering business has to manage a complex situation of supplying parts for first time construction as well as ensuring spare parts are available for repairs […]

Inventory and Transportation Costs Optimisation, Retail

Inventory and Transportation Costs Optimisation, Retail

An example of using supply chain analytics for inventory optimisation and reduction of transportation costs in retail. An in-depth case study sheet is also available for download here. Challenge This international retailer was struggling with high levels of inventory in stores and central depots, but in the wrong mix for the rate of sales. Its […]

Stabilising Production Plan with Analytics, Industrial Manufacturing

Stabilising Production Plan with Analytics, Industrial Manufacturing

  An example of how supply chain analytics has been utilised for creating a stable plan by applying production wheel planning. An in-depth case study sheet is also available for download here. Challenge Despite having relatively predictable demand and high inventories, this industrial manufacturer still suffered occasional shortages of items and had to change production […]

Supply Chain Analytics to Improve Inventory Availability, Automotive

Supply Chain Analytics to Improve Inventory Availability, Automotive

  An example of using supply chain analytics for investigating and identifying the cause of poor inventory availability at a European tyre company. An in-depth case study sheet is also available for download here. Challenge A European automotive tyre company was suffering from inventory availability issues in a key market.  The demand profile was steady […]

Supply Chain Analytics, FMCG, Global

Supply Chain Analytics, FMCG, Global

Project Background In a team including Enchange consultants, this project launched the Concentra Supply Chain Analytics Tools, now developed into SupplyVue: The Initiative. A leading global FMCG company undertook a supply chain improvements programme across 150 markets. The goal was alignment of operational activities with company strategy. The Problem. The organisation identified KPIs & targets, but […]