PROJECT 5
Development of Enhanced Sales & Operations Planning Framework – Global electronics
11 overseas markets
All areas of business affected
New framework established and embedded within 6 months
Aim
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Revitalise struggling S&OP process across the global enterprise
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Engage all stakeholders to provide ownership to process, behaviours and outcomes
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See improvements in forecast accuracy, supply plan effectiveness and inventory reduction
Approach
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Redesigned process akin to Integrated Business Planning
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Engaged all stakeholders to lead team in the identification of inputs and outputs
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Redeveloped appropriate governance cycle, with Marketing, Supply and all global Commercial teams
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Analysis of NPD and commercial data to inform supply planning
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Extensive use of advanced Excel models for analysis of forecast accuracy and demand/supply plans in both numerical and financial terms
Achievements
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Inventory reduced by 50% within 6 months
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10% improvement in forecast accuracy
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Far greater insight into NPD given to global markets
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More insightful review of supply chain effectiveness