Automotive and Aerospace Manufacturing Case Study
Sales and operation integration
Summary:
When a power management company was looking for solutions to effectively integrate their sales and operations departments, they relied on the expertise of Core Systems. Our team of experts collaborated on a plan to increase productivity by isolating areas of inefficiency within the current operational and sales design. The team focused on infusing well-organized stratagies that would streamline the client’s procurement process and focus on the usage of capital expenditures. After several meetings, Core Systems was able to provide a solution that would eliminate company silos and improve the flow of information between departments. With the help of the Core Systems team, our client implemented a plan that allowed them to avoid stock-outs and maintain adequate inventory levels which reduced supply by 9% and improved accuracy in demand forecasting by 18%.
The Client: Power management company
The client is a power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably.
The Challenge: Inefficient Department Communication Stalls Company Performance and Productivity
After experiencing a substantial increase in inventory volume, our client’s business struggled to keep up with the rising demands. Ineffective communication between departments created a silo effect that resulted in delayed deliveries and stalled company performance. Our client reached out to the experts at Core Systems to collaborate on creative solutions that would boost productivity, improve communication, and add efficiency to their workflow. After multiple meetings with our client’s leadership professionals, our team proposed a new approach that would put the company back on pace to a road of proficiency and profitability.
Core Systems solutions for optimizing the procurement process helped our client avoid stock-outs and maintain adequate inventory levels which reduced supply by 9% and improved accuracy in demand forecasting by 18%.
The Solution: Redesigning Operational and Inventory Planning Strategies
Looking for solutions to improve employee communication and streamline their operational and sales design, the client enlisted the help of Core Systems. After several consultations with the client, our team of experts recommend methods for refining the company’s inventory and operational planning strategies in order to boost productivity and infuse efficiency into their current system. The Core Systems team used their expertise to identify and mitigate operational risks that may have been detrimental if left undetected, and closely examine how funds were being used to acquire, upgrade and maintain company assets.
Results: Increasing Profitability with Effective Solutions
After implementing Core Systems solutions for optimizing their procurement process, our client was able to improve accuracy in forecasting customer demands by 18%. The added efficiency allowed them to avoid stock-outs and maintain adequate inventory levels which reduced supply by 9%. Our team provided the client with strategies to eliminate internal silos which were preventing information to flow freely between departments and limiting productivity. Implementing this change increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely product deliveries.
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