Historically, improvement in supply chain management has been a secondary consideration for continuous process companies, even though logistics costs often exceeds that of production. Spiraling energy costs are inflating the price of inbound and outbound delivery. Companies are more aware of the true costs of warehousing goods – where product too often expires or is damaged by too much handling.
Energy costs, customer buying patterns, pressure on working capital and the need to increase fixed asset utilization are all forcing us to redefine global supply chain strategies.
TBM can help you find new ways to synchronize customer demand with operations. That means producing to customer pull, not to a forecast. Continuous process companies from all industries are learning to reduce inventory on hand, develop more effective supplier relationships, and cut wasted time and over-handling in the distribution system. All of this reduces the level of noise between you and your customer, enabling you to respond quickly and efficiently to the market. For one food packaging company’s story, click here.
Companies that fail to create a more efficient value chain will find themselves vulnerable in the modern marketplace. Grappling with high inventory, long lead times, shortages, obsolescence, poor delivery reliability and limited visibility across the supply chain is an encumbrance that few companies can afford.
For a decade, TBM’s consultants have been helping companies unite planning and scheduling for better customer service. As global sourcing has become the norm, we’re been tightening links in supply chains around the world with the kind of stellar results that will keep you competitive.
TBM can help to:
Combat Volatility in the Supply Chain with TBM:
Demand Management
Business Planning and Scheduling
Supply Management
Industries we serve:
“If you understand what flow can do, how it improves agility and responsiveness, then you start thinking about pulling suppliers into that flow as well. Just because supplies aren’t working under your roof doesn’t justify leaving them out of the discussion.”
