Inventory Optimization
Manufacturer modernizes S&OP and planning processes to improve service, turns, and forecast accuracy.
A consumer products manufacturer partnered with SCPI to address declining service and inventory performance caused by inconsistent demand/supply alignment and limited planning discipline. SCPI stood up a formal S&OP process, implemented lightweight planning software for statistical forecasting and replenishment, and defined inventory/service policies aligned to stocking targets and replenishment realities.
The result strengthened operational control, improved service levels, increased inventory turns, and boosted planner activity.
Challenge
- Inconsistent demand/supply alignment and weak planning discipline were hurting service and inventory performance.
- The business needed a stronger operating cadence and better forecasting.
Approach
- Established a formal S&OP process for executive demand/supply alignment.
- Implemented lightweight planning software covering statistical forecasting, inventory/service tradeoff optimization, and replenishment.
Results
- Improved service level from 86% to 96%.
- Inventory turns increased from 3.1 to 4.3.
- Planner productivity gain.