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