Tag: Material Planning
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Life Science Company Implements MRP as Part of Growth Strategy
The Challenge: Transform a small company serving the life science research community with multiple, independently managed product lines into a growth company. The Impact: Complete rethinking of business processes to position the company for growth. The Outcome: Improved customer service by increasing in-stock levels of key products from about 80% to 95%. Background: The original…
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Medical Device Manufacturer Implements MRP
The Challenge: Improve inventory planning to ensure product availability. Sales of key equipment has a larger quarterly seasonality component. The impact: Change how the factory plans material and schedules work and interfaces with the Distribution Center The Outcome: Improved product availability for key equipment and accessories while staying within inventory budget Reduced manufacturing lead times…