Food Distribution Company’s Processes Hinder Flow of Products
OEi’s successes represent meaningful, measurable, sustainable results that have enabled our clients to achieve their goals and objectives. The examples below have been selected to represent the widest cross-section of needs and applications.
challenge
A global food processer / packer with a mission of providing food security and relief to disaster-stricken geographies and peoples was receiving millions of dollars in orders, but was failing to meet contracted timelines for delivering products.
solution
In collaboration with our client partner, OEi planned and implemented the following key activities, which were customized to meet the unique dynamics of this Challenge:
- Redefined organizational goals.
- Redesigned materials handling and flow processes.
- Led the selection of a new ERP/MRP system with the capability to manage order taking through delivery activities, including materials planning.
- Created a new supply chain strategy and supplier management approach.
results
Food Flows Freely to in Need
As a result of the activities above, our client reported the following results:
- Reduced materials lead times by 20%.
- Reduced product build time by 50% (from 4 weeks to 2 weeks).
- Successfully leveled inventory across the full scope of SKUs and usages.
- Reduced the amount of warehouse space required, thereby eliminating the need to acquire a larger facility.