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MULTI-ECHELON INVENTORY OPTIMIZATION
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World Kitchen was looking for a solution to optimize inventory levels while providing excellent service to its wholesale and retail customers. LogicTools’ Inventory Analyst is a high value solution that provides easy to use optimization capabilities that are cost-effective to plug into our SAP environment. LogicTools’ reputation, track record, and expertise give us confidence that we will be able to implement quickly and get results. 
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World Kitchen
John Conklin
Chief Information Officer
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The complete solution for inventory optimization
Inventory Analyst™ is a web-based, multi-echelon inventory optimization solution that provides end-to-end functionality for manufacturers, retailers and distributors. Inventory Analyst handles both inbound/outbound and distribution-focused business models allowing companies to answer a broad range of business questions - from determining the right inventory policies and strategic positioning of inventory - to the ongoing setting of safety stocks and inventory levels in operational environments. LogicTools’ advanced inventory optimization technology enables companies to transform supply chains into drivers of profitability, efficiency, and growth.
Business Objectives
- Lean product design strategies
- Production sourcing decisions
- Distribution-focused design & inventory positioning
- Off-shoring initiatives
Inbound Strategic Decisions
- Evaluate supplier sourcing decisions
- Postponement strategies
- Make versus buy
- Central stocking strategies
- New product design
- VMI, SMI
Outbound Strategic Decisions
- Demand profiling
- Mix optimization
- Flow lane optimization
- Logistics analysis
- Service level stratification
Tactical End-to-End Decisions
- Inventory targets to feed ERP/APS, supplier, and customer systems
- Create automated two way flow of data
- Determine static vs. dynamic data
- Workflow, business intelligence, reports, business scorecard
Scope of business decisions addressed by Inventory Analyst 5.0™
Complementary to Network Design
End-to-End Supply Chain Optimization
Complete Inventory Optimization Functionality
Bottom Line Results
Globalization and complexity in the supply chain make it difficult to identify the true drivers of inventory. Inventory Analyst helps identify these hidden factors so companies can prioritize improvement opportunities based on overall inventory impact. Global inventory optimization strategically positions raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory across the supply chain to improve inventory turns, free up working capital, and increase Free Cash Flows.
Key Business Benefits
- Identify key drivers of inventory
- Optimized supplier selection
- Reduce inventory and improve service level
- Service customers based on cost of goods sold
- Decreased lead time to customers
- Calculate total inventory cost
- Optimize raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory
Rapid Deployment & ROI
Training and implementation can be completed in 7-10 business days, with a total project timeline of around 60 days. Companies can achieve ROI in 90-days.
Technology and Architecture
- Built on Microsoft .NET platform
- Powered by SAP NetWeaver
- Proprietary optimization technology
- Data editing in Excel
- Display network flow with drill down capabilities
- Integrates with ERP and APS systems
- Stand-alone/Server deployment options
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