Large Fiberglass Company
Client Challenge
- Unable to support a more frequent S&OP cycle
- S&OP process did not consider known supply constraints
- More supply driven than demand driven
- S&OP process focused more locally than globally
- Limited Opportunity analysis
- Minimal to no inclusion of macroeconomic and competitor intelligence
- Multiple forecast existed without true collaboration
- No capability to extend S&OP process externally (customers/distributors)
MetaChain Facilitated Key Project Activities
- Identification of ideal future state characteristics
- Development of Future State/To-Be Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and S&OP processes
- Performed Fit/Gap analysis
- Functional and technical design support
- Lead architect for Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and S&OP software and business process solutions.
- Lead application development for Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and S&OP software solution
- Lead super user and end user training
- Engagement management and PMO participation
Client Benefits
- Integrated system for forecasting collaboration across departments
- Ability to analyze multiple forecast input data streams and impact on forecast
- Cleaner data and less time spent on gathering and formatting forecast inputs
- Consistent process allowing better analysis and proactive input into S&OP decisions
- Increased forecast accuracy
- Improved knowledge base and platform for ongoing enhancement of forecasting process
