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Projects
Process analysis, implementation and/or optimization
| Subject | Complexity | Duration | Industry | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Order-to-Deliver Process - inclusive automatic transport assignment |  |
6-9 months |
Wood, Wire |
Harmonization and streamlining the O2D (Order-to-Deliver) process within the customer service Record and optimize the O2D process from order/material reception till delivery |
| Warehouse Processes incl. storage optimization and loading time impr. |  |
6-9 months | Constr. Material | Analysis of the warehouse processes and identification of improvement actions - quick wins and investment related with achieved savings od 10-15% |
| Optical quality process |  |
12 months | Constr. Material | Implementation of PQCP process securing 100% perfect visible aspect of the packed products when storing |
| Distribution network optimization | |
4 months | Constr. Material | Creation of a central distribution planning and management process securing product availability in a 98% utilized network |
| Supply-Chain Workforce efficiency incl. consolidation of teams | |
3-6 months | Constr. Material | Analysis of the blue - and white collar Supply-Chain workers with confirmed improvement of 10-15% |
Service level management
| Subject | Complexity | Duration | Industry | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmarking of services | |
4-6 months |
Wood |
Comparison of services offered by competitors |
| Structuring and pricing of service | |
3-6 months |
Wire |
Definition of services to be offered to customers with corresponding cost and prices |
| Categorization of customers | |
2-3 months | Wire | Specifications of services offered to different customers depending on their importance and potential |
Management of the supply chain
| Subject | Complexity | Duration | Industry | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supply-Chain KPI | |
4-9 months |
Constr. Material |
Definition and implementation of a balanced scorecard / dashboard simplyfying the visibility of the supply-chain drivers |
| Claims and Complaints process | |
6-9 months |
Wire |
Definition and implementation of claims and complaints process including reporting |
| Internet audit control matrix | |
3-4 months | Constr. Material | Definition and implementation of standardized review process of the logistics performance in each factory |
Other Supply-Chain related projects
| Subject | Complexity | Duration | Industry | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demand planning | |
6-9 months |
Constr. Material |
Introduction, definition and implementation of the demand planning methodology |
| Transport management system | |
12+ months |
Constr. Material |
Selection and roll out of a TMS including slot management and tracking modules |
| Packing optimization | |
4-6 months | Constr. Material | Developing improvements in packaging allowing higher loading volumes with achieved savings of around 15% on transport |
Purchasing and Negotiations
| Subject | Complexity | Duration | Industry | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transport services tendering | |
3-4 months |
Wood |
Confirmed cost improvement od 3-5% while maintaining the same high sevice level |
| Freight services tendering | |
3-4 months |
Wire |
Confirmed freight savings of 15+% while maintaining the same service level |
| Sourcing projects for raw materials | |
3-4 months | Constr. Material | Search for suppliers on global markets (incl. India and China) for specific raw materials and negotiations with significant savings |
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