You're facing sudden shifts in customer demand. How will you adjust your material flow strategies?

Quando se atua na manufatura de itens onde s?o fabricados um alto número de SKU’s, é fundamental ter “flexibilidade inteligente”. Flexibilidade inteligente, é poder “manobrar” sua opera??o sem causar muitas mudan?as onde os custos de fabrica??o crescem muito. Agora para se conseguir a “flexibilidade da inteligente”, é necessário preparar sua fábrica para isso, preparando pessoas para serem polivalentes, máquinas que possam ter setups rápidos, e times com conhecimento e treinados para isso. Manuten??o, qualidade e PCP devem trabalhar da do suporte para que a flexibilidade ocorra de forma natural.

To optimize your supply chain, rethink the “hidden rhythms” that govern operations. Leveraging data-driven insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams, we can develop material flow strategies that meet evolving customer needs. Advanced technology and data analytics are key. I’ve worked with customers and banking partners to develop predictive models analyzing data and currency trends EU, critical in managing supplier payments for orders placed months in advance. Temporary exchange rates can impact financial performance. I recall Euro vs USD fluctuations resulting in nearly $1 million in negative variances, minimized by 97% through proactive supplier payment releases. Risks were mitigated and strengthened supplier relationships.

1. #RealTimeData : Implement systems with real-time data to prevent overstocking and stockouts during unpredictable demand. 2. #JITStrategy : Use Just-in-Time to reduce costs, but ensure precise supplier coordination. 3. #GenerativeAI : Enhance demand forecasting with AI for accurate inventory management. 4. #StrategicIntegration : Align inventory with business strategy using insights from McKinsey or BCG.

Consider Job Element Sheets as part of your Standard Work. A job element sheet describes the Value Added work component (what). The knacks/tricks to complete the work successfully (how). The desired outcome or risks associated with incorrect process work (why). Some JES include location of work (where). Job Element sheets make work elements transportable, trainable and support building efficient Standard Work.

In fashion & apparel, to efficiently manage and react to sudden changes in demand, you must be flexible in planning and scheduling. To do this, you must 1) add automation and AI in the planning process and 2) really connect all the different functions in the organisation. By connecting customer demand data with the supply chain, you can shift supply chain operations to best reflect consumer expectations. With digital tools, you can upgrade your operations to be more effective and drive real value. To strategically respond to changes in customer demand, the organisation must also take a holistic approach and avoid siloed thinking. Quick responses to change will only be possible if different functions clearly communicate with each other.

Fornecedores s?o uma extens?o da empresa. Uma empresa que pensa em médio e longo prazo, tem que ter parcerias estratégicas de forma a garantir o suprimento de matéria prima, materiais e insumos com bons prazos, e custo competitivo. Também deve balancear as entradas de novos fornecedores para conseguir, novidades e ter a certeza que os servi??es dos fornecedores tradicionais estejam de acordo com o mercado. Quando o tema é fornecedor e fundamental pensar em longo prazo.