Case Study #1: Supply Chain Redesign
Project Objectives:Develop supply chain requirements basis customer segmentation analysis. Then identify a set of actions around distribution, customer service, planning activities, logistics, and other supply chain assets that are configured to each segment.
Channel: Food Manufacturing
Supply Chain Solutions Role:
- Develop customer segmentation model in the context of supply chain
- Assess current Supply Chain capabilities
- Develop baseline cost-to-serve and customer profitability (by segment)
- Develop business case for necessary Supply Chain capabilities
- Develop process, organization, and technology model to support new capabilities and capture benefits
Results:
- Inventory reduction of 28%
- Operating cost opportunity - 2% reduction
Case Study #2: Customer Collaboration
Project Objectives:Work collaboratively with a Cargill customer and six business units to identify and participate in supply chain optimization enhancements.
Channel: Food Service
Supply Chain Solutions Role:
- Provide the methodology, thought leadership and resources to lead the discovery of inefficiencies and develop implementation plans to correct them
- Develop value sharing methodology between Customer and Cargill
- Determine opportunities and benefits of vendor managed inventory (VMI)
- Determine optimal inbound logistics consolidation strategy across Cargill products and non-Cargill products
- Determine supply chain capital projects required to support process changes
Results:
- Savings in the areas of logistics, freight, inventory and associated planning
- Deep relationship building with a cross functional team
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