The competitive advantages of moving to Demand Driven Predictive Manufacturing work practices has been well documented. Companies realize significant business benefits through superior customer service, more efficient Supply Chains and improved precision, stability and control in supply operations.

The linkages between Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Product Marketing are complex; typically involving manual processes, strong dependency on key personnel and immature documentation of business procedures and policies. Justifying and executing traditional transformation projects in this environment is very challenging.

SherTrack provides a unique solution methodology with:

• Low initial commitment and quick assessment of ROI opportunities

• Quantifiable ROI within 3-6 months (service, production, inventory, efficiency metrics)

• A low risk, step by step approach with very low (or no) IT support required

  • Minimal time requirements from key personnel

  • Ability to trial using readily available data queries and reports

• Reduction of effort for key personnel by simplifying existing work practices

• New levels of visibility, predictability and control for business management

Process manufacturers also face unique challenges transforming to a Demand Driven Predictive Manufacturing approach because their Supply Chain has:

• Poor Demand Forecast quality in the operational time horizon (inside forecast period)

• Significant demand variability and high customer service expectations

• Customer lead times shorter than manufacturing response times (MTS or mixed MTS/MTO)

• Many unique items (SKUs) competing for capacity on a single manufacturing asset

• Expensive, sequence dependent material transitions and machine setups

• Complex, time consuming planning and scheduling procedures

• A limited number of (busy) key personnel with critical Subject Matter Expertise

• Requirement for measurable ROI, in a short period of time, with restrictive IT guidelines and budgets

SNAPPS Predictive Probabilistic Planning technology has been designed to meet the unique challenges of process manufactures and has delivered significant ROI, over short engagements in complex, demanding, real-life environments.

SherTrack services can work with your Business Excellence / Six Sigma / LEAN teams, partner with your consulting services provider or introduce world class consulting partners as your situation dictates.