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Supply Chain Planning Issues

We Help Companies Facing Supply Chain Planning Issues

Kano Andalan consultants have deep expertise in helping companies with a structured methodology to solve supply chain planning issues. Companies that may be facing supply chain challenges often struggle with inventory issues, demand forecasting challenges, supply issues, and S&OP planning challenges.

KANO delivers the best solutions for every business challenge.

Are your supply chain planning issues primarily demand forecasting related? Can’t figure out why your demand forecasting is always off? Companies seek help from Kano Andalan when they need help in improving demand forecasting.

Are your supply chain planning issues primarily supply related? Vendor processes causing supply chain issues? Companies seek help from Kano Andalan when they need help with supply planning.

MRP planning maturity causing supply chain challenges? Not sure about the maturity level of your MRP planning? Companies seek help from Kano Andalan when they need help with the MRP planning framework and maturity.

Supply chain planning issues primarily due to poor data acquisition processes? The poor data due to manual inputs causing supply chain issues? Companies seek help from Kano Andalan when they need help improving data acquisition processes.

Poor process controls driving data quality issues? Existing process controls not sufficient to get quality data? Companies seek help from Kano Andalan when they need help with superior process controls.

Weak system integration driving data quality issues? Data siloes due to poor integration driving data quality issues? Companies seek help from Kano Andalan when they need help with tighter system integration.

Our Solutions & Services

Supply Chain Planning Issues

KANO offers several services to help address these challenges, including Supply Chain and operational transformation, Supply Chain technology architecture, Supply Chain software selection, sales and operations planning, as well as inventory, warehouse, and logistics optimization.

Supply Chain and Operational Transformation

Our Supply Chain and Operational Transformation service begins with an assessment of the key issues within the current system, as well as the existing Supply Chain processes, metrics, and technologies. The outcome of this assessment includes the development of high-level “as-is” (current) and “to-be” (desired) process models, along with recommendations for change management and process re-engineering. Depending on the scope of change required, the transformation may range from simple process or data adjustments to a complete overhaul of both processes and technology.

Supply Chain Technology Architecture

This service helps build a Supply Chain technology architecture based on the number of systems involved across various Supply Chain planning areas, such as S&OP, TMS, WMS, OMS, or FMS. It ensures clear process boundaries between systems, including master data governance workflows, and defines how all systems operate in an integrated manner to achieve process and planning objectives aligned with the desired KPIs.

Supply Chain Software Selection

This service assists in selecting various Supply Chain software solutions, including the decision between buying or building (buy vs. build). The process begins by clearly defining process boundaries and interaction flows for the desired components, followed by developing a requirements and solution matrix to evaluate multiple options. It also includes preparing the Request for Proposal (RFP), conducting vendor negotiations, and facilitating the voting process to determine the final selection.

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)

This service helps optimize sales and operations processes—whether your current challenges involve demand forecasting, supply planning, or transportation planning. The service begins with an analysis and assessment of existing KPIs and issues, followed by a root cause analysis, and concludes with a systemic change approach that may involve both process and data improvements.

Inventory, Warehouse, and Logistics Optimization

This service helps optimize inventory, warehousing, and logistics—whether you’re facing issues such as excess stock or obsolete inventory, or aiming to improve KPIs like dock-to-stock ratio or inventory turns. It applies a comprehensive approach to analyze current warehouse design, material flow, and distribution network design. Ultimately, this service provides recommendations for both system and process changes to achieve the desired efficiency goals.

Supply Chain Network Design and Footprint Optimization

This service assists in designing the Supply Chain network—whether you are working with Third-Party Logistics (3PL) providers or require end-to-end supply chain visibility across all shipping operators. As each shipment moves through multiple stages, your tracking challenges may relate to optimizing container space and revenue. Additionally, this service includes the development of a Supply Chain Control Tower to enhance visibility, monitoring, and control.

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