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Demand Planning
Powerful Insights. Agile Decisions: Elevate Your Demand Planning Game.
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“We really have created a lot of value within the company because not only have we leveraged the people, but we are actually improving the overall inventory position of the company.”
Mike WiegandVP Purchasing, Highline Aftermarket
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Planning FAQs:
What is required for “what-if” simulations and does end-to-end really matter?
End-to-end simulation planning and optimization highlights the importance of how one decision can impact the performance of many factors and trade-offs to find the proper balance in achieving the business goals.
What resource commitments do I need for Blue Ridge solutions to be successful?
Blue Ridge brings to you LifeLine support, which encompasses in initial implementation, ongoing identification of continuous improvement opportunities, and industry benchmarks for comparison purposes. For successful implementation we suggest management commitment, IT, Planning, Procurement, Finance and Logistics sponsorship on as-needed basis, based on the successes of our clients.
How quickly can I see a ROI from Blue Ridge?
Our clients are typically up and running in a matter of weeks with immediate value and a positive ROI in the first 90 days of implementation.
At what level of the hierarchy does the system plan?
The Blue Ridge supply chain management solution typically utilizes planning hierarchies at product, location, and customer segmentation level.
What inputs does the solution need to plan more effectively?
To plan effectively, Blue Ridge requires inputs on customer orders, existing inventory levels, safety stock, and re-order point criteria for items, open purchase orders, past order and item demand history, a future demand forecast, any promotional plans you may have.
How often and how frequently do other companies you work with forecast?
The Blue Ridge supply chain management solution supports 15 different planning time periods, which are configurable. The solution provides three separate planning views for Sales Planning, Finance Planning and Operational Consensus.
How does the Blue Ridge supply chain management solution improve forecast measurements?
Forecast accuracy is improved and measured using various advanced statistical modeling, complemented by profiling and attribute forecasting. The improvements are recognized in improved sales, margins and working capital savings.
What actionable advice does the system provide for exceptions, and how are they communicated?
Suggested transfer, replenishment and work orders are recommended by the system as actionable items. Exception processing is handled through alerts, which can be communicated to inside and outside the organization in a collaborative manner for suppliers and customers to resolve discrepancies.
How does the solution integrate with my ERP for inputs and execution?
The solution utilizes ERP inputs on Item Master, Source of supply, Demand, Open Orders, Events, Stock Status, Kits, Product and Distribution Structures and any Linked Items. The output is recommended replenishment orders, transfer orders, work orders, and updated safety stocks and re-order points across a multi-tier distribution network.
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