The SIOP Conveyor Belt Analogy
In the last few years, I have helped several clients design and implement SIOP.
Can SIOP Replace Budgeting?
SIOP, also known as S&OP, can do the heavy lifting of the budgeting process by filling in the blanks on operations and inventory line items. SIOP, also known as S&OP, can do the heavy lifting of the budgeting process by filling in the blanks on operations and inventory line [...]
Is Your Supply Chain Ready for Growth?
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) offers companies a chance to partner with customers to better manage inventory and costs. Once the partnership proves fruitful, expanded business opportunities occur.
The Aerospace Industry Supply Chain Ready for Growth
Although evaluating your supply chain readiness is paramount to support growth, there is no reason to wait for your customers to request an audit.
SIOP/ Integrated Business Planning
Manufacturing and distributing product to meet customer demand can be like a puzzle unless you start using SIOP as a core process to run your business. SIOP (sales, inventory, & operations planning) taken to the best practice degree is often associated with integrated business planning. In some circles, [...]
Should We Always Aim to Reduce Inventory Levels?
Though reducing inventory is generally advisable special situations arise when stocking inventory makes good business sense.
Slashing Lead Times to Counter the ‘Amazon Effect’
Must you compromise quality for speed? Reducing lead time will increase customer satisfaction and avoid the Amazon Effect.
Types of Capacity
Businesses with growth ambitions have to gauge the current capacity of every facet of their facility to plan future productivity
How to Be Prepared for GROWTH!
Take stock of where you are and what levels of growth you expect. Undoubtedly, preparation action items will pop to mind.
I’ve Run Out of Space!
The quickest, most practical inventory solutions happen with teamwork.