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Overview
A
cable television Multiple System Operator (MSO) selected
Solertis to analyze their supply chain distribution
network to determine if opportunities exist for operational
efficiencies, improved inventory management, cost reduction
and warehouse consolidation.
Solertis
Response:
- Performed
a detailed operational review of their supply chain
organization and processes
- Evaluated
key performance metrics against industry benchmarks
- Reviewed
software functionality and identified deficiencies
- Analyzed
inventory management methodologies in the areas of:
- Min/Max
- ABC
Analysis
- Issuing
& Receiving
- Cycle
Counting
- Evaluated
distribution network to determine opportunities for
logistics and warehouse savings
Results:
Solertis
identified $2.4 M or 65% in inventory reduction opportunities
by recommending the development of:
- Specific
operating metrics and goals to effectively manage
supply chain performance
- Appropriate
management reports and better utilization of the current
inventory system
- Corrective
action plans to prevent future obsolete and surplus
inventory
- Redeployment
algorithms to effectively utilize and balance inventory
between Operating Systems
- Improved
inventory management methodologies such as Min/Max,
ABC Analysis, cycle counting, etc.
- Approval
guidelines and standardized templates for inventory
requisitions
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a free consultation with Solertis, click
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