SupplyChain LYNX
Projects
Supply Chain Transformation
Our food industry client was interested in improving and standardizing the production planning and scheduling processes of their $3 billion dollar enterprise. We helped them conceptualize their future state vision and define their roadmap from a de-centralized, non-integrated, non-standard process to a centralized, integrated, and cost optimal one. Phase 1 addressed the least cost sourcing process. Phase 2 addressed the master production scheduling process. We managed the project implementation, model design, configuration, testing, business process change, and all data integration. First year results: over $10 million savings in cost improvements, more precise control of working capital and decreased cycle time for new product launches. The client now leverages a multi-plant, cost optimized production plan over a 78 week horizon, cycled on demand for all production lines.
Production Planning Redesign
Our leading international cosmetics client wanted to leverage the advanced planning and optimization capabilities of SAP APO to evolve from a simple MRP process to a material and capacity feasible one that supported their lean initiatives. The scope consisted of 10 global plant locations and 700 unique manufacturing resources. We partnered with the client to create an innovative solution that scheduled key manufacturing resources in their optimal changeover sequence and secondary resources scheduled just-in-time to material and capacity constraints. In addition, key products were systematically insulated from excessive demand fluctuations to create a stable procurement signal for long lead time components. Read more to see how we helped our client realize the benefits of this solution.
Technology Evaluation and Selection
Our unique agnostic approach to software platforms gives us valuable unbiased insight when evaluating competing solutions to solve business challenges. Our consultants have either implemented, worked with, or evaluated almost all of the major supply chain software vendor solutions on the market today. If we haven't worked with it directly, we have know the key questions to ask. Want to protect yourself from the landmines behind the shiny demos? Leverage our experience to get the solution you need. Read more to see how we have helped our clients select the right technology for their needs.
Software Implementation
Our consultants have successfully led numerous software implementations as solution architects and/or project managers. We can provide resources to lead, support, or augment your project team in any phase of its lifecycle. Leverage our experience to get the solution you need, on time, and below budget. Read more to see how we have added client value to our recent implementation projects: