Demand-Supply Process Redesign for a Global Aerospace Manufacturing and Repair Company

Process Challenges: 

• Drop-ins 

• Cuts and Backorders 

• Inventory Availability Issues 

• Customer Service Issues 

• Significant (unpredicted) volatility in manufacturing planning and deployment 

• The organization is on a reactionary mode, chasing product shorts and excess inventory! 

Planning Challenges: 

• Lack of an integrated planning process 
• Lack of streamlined communication 

Bottom Line Effects: 

• Customer Service Issues 
• Raw material availability 
• Obsolescence and excess inventory 
• Supply chain expediting costs 

Valtitude designed a monthly process to engage Sales, Marketing and the Supply Chain. 

Developed a Score-card to measure: 

• Accuracy with Drill-downs on major issues 
• Fill Rates  
• Inventory 
• Sales to Targets 
• Schedule Adherence 

Monthly Review of  

• Demand and Supply Balancing 
• Market opportunities 
• Supply challenges 
• Post-mortem and root cause analysis for major supply issues