Sales & Operations process consultation

Digitizing supply chain planning processes is a major investment. Here's what a $10b company discovered with their feasibility study.

Article date
Dec 3, 2023
Category
Supply Chain

Why managing AI risk presents new challenges

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The difficult of using AI to improve risk management

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How to bring AI into managing risk

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Pros and cons of using AI to manage risks

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Benefits and opportunities for risk managers applying AI

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A Multinational Food and Biotechnology CorporationRevenue:

USD 10 Billion

Operates in 36 Countries

ISSUES ADDRESSED

The organization faced significant challenges, prompting the need for a supply chain planning system that leveraged digital tools. The primary goals were to enhance operational efficiency, elevate planning accuracy, and expedite decision-making through data-driven simulations.

ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES

  1. Lack of Integration: Existing demand planning and supply planning systems operated in isolation.
  2. Excel Dependency: Most planning processes heavily relied on manual data updates in MS Excel, leading to human errors.
  3. Limited Forecasting Methods: The organization faced challenges due to minimal use of statistical forecasting methods and low forecast accuracies.
  4. Workload and Productivity: Operations and planning teams experienced high workloads and reduced productivity.
  5. Absence of Scenario-Based Decision-Making: The organization lacked capabilities for scenario-based decision-making.

TRANSFORMATION SOLUTIONS

During the consulting phase, the focus was on initiating an S&OP transformative journey, pinpointing gaps, and resolving operational issues. Key actions included:

  1. Business Study: Conducted a comprehensive study of current processes in collaboration with each department.
  2. Stakeholder Engagement: Interviewed key stakeholders in Sales, Demand Planning, Production, Procurement, Finance, and IT.
  3. Critical Review: Evaluated key business areas, covering people, processes, data, and systems.
  4. Goal Definition: Documented the current business situation, challenges, opportunities, and new business goals.
  5. Areas of Improvement: Identified core areas for enhancement, laying the foundation for a responsive supply chain and planning process.

ACHIEVED RESULTS

  1. Process Optimization: Identified and documented process changes to drive tangible business value.
  2. Stakeholder Alignment: Reviewed recommendations with key stakeholders and business owners, ensuring alignment.
  3. To-Be Recommendations: Formulated To-Be process recommendations encompassing an ROI Tracker, proposed IT landscape, and revamped Supply Chain departmental planning processes.

This transformative journey not only addressed existing challenges but set the stage for a more agile and efficient supply chain and planning framework.