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Global Specialty Chemical Manufacturer Optimizes Supply Chain Operations Across Multiple Systems on Four Continents
Specialty chemical manufacturer of over 1000 products in four continents, launched a supply chain planning initiative to improve global visibility, planning and forecasting, and reduce operating costs.
Business Drivers
Balance seasonal demand among multiple supply locations. Improve data access through integrated communications to optimize production schedules.
  • Gain visibility to the global supply chain operation
  • Increase the tactical planning horizon to 12 months
  • Generate optimal detailed production schedules
  • Improve forecasting of seasonal demand
  • Increase return on net assets (RONA)
  • Reduce manufacturing costs
  • Maintain industry-leading customer service levels
Solution
The company used the initiative’s outcome as guideline for selecting a solution. After a rigorous due diligence phase, they chose WAM Systems’ supply chain planning solution as the best to address their complex needs.

Working together with WAM’s supply chain experts, the company began a phased installation that followed the priorities of their supply chain planning initiative. WAM’s solution – Picaso – alleviated the visibility problems of the global supply chain process and provided a system-wide demand planning option not previously available.
Outcome
  • Operating at 20% lower inventory levels while maintaining service level
  • Improvement in forecasting accuracy by reducing error level by 50%
  • Scheduling cycle reduced from days to hours
  • Visibility across multiple ERP systems and global alignment on sales and production plans
  • Greatly improved visibility for commercial leaders
  • Greatly improved ability to respond to shifts in demand and production