How lean and agile is your Supply Chain?

Dynamic markets require lean and agile Supply Chains. Common Supply Chain 'diseases' are recognized by a relative high number of

• Urgent purchase orders
• Credit notes
• Customer complaints
• Partial deliveries
• Excess stock levels
• Event driven supplier and customer contact
• Not expected additional costs

If you recognise one or more of these symptoms, you are most probably not equipped with the right tools. ERP systems are designed to carry out repetitive tasks in a stable environment and they should form the backbone of a company. If you have the need for a lean and agile Supply Chain, they need to be enhanced through a dedicated solution for demand planning and inventory management.

Outperform with Slim4

Inventory optimisation can only be effective if forecasting and inventory management are integrated functions. This is a key characteristic of our inventory management and optimisation software Slim4; Demand Classification Methodology (DCM).

By converting single source data into understandable information, the software enables visibility and reports at strategic, tactical and operational levels. The system supplies daily information for users and key users, and it helps run ABC analyses and what-if scenarios to aid decision-making at the tactical level. The Capital Performance Monitor provides financial and performance related information on strategic Key Performance Indicators.