Reducing costs and improving reliability in the manufacturing supply chain
| Area | Strategy | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory | ABC analysis, Kanban, safety stock optimization | 20-40% inventory reduction |
| Supplier Management | Quarterly business reviews, scorecards, dual sourcing | 15-30% defect reduction |
| Logistics | Consolidation, route optimization, multimodal | 10-20% freight cost reduction |
| Demand Planning | Forecasting, S&OP process, buffer management | 15-25% stockout reduction |