| Module |
Outputs |
| 1 - Preliminary Analysis |
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- Gap analysis between "Best-Practice" and current measurement practices, processes and IT Tools
- Initial assessment of potential savings from further module implementation
- Suggested scope and sequence of future implementations
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| 2 - Strategic |
| 2.1 Supply Chain Perfomance Management |
- KPI Hierarchy adapted to organizational goals and terminology
- Relevant managers trained in performance analysis using KPI hierarchy
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| 2.2 Dashboard implementation and IT Data Alignment |
- Supply chain management dashboard implemented
- Operational data collection and definitions aligned with KPI requirement
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| 2.3 Demand Analysis and Policies |
- Stock availability policy dimensions defined
- Current stock analyzed by old and new policy
- Policy review process defined
- Initial order policy defined
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| 2.4 Supply Analysis and Policies |
- Order & Supply policy dimensions defined
- Current performance analyzed and possible sources of improvement targeted
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| 3 - Demand Processes |
| 3.1 Replenishment Process Improvement |
- Replenishment process aligned with demand policy definitions and best-practices
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| 3.2 Stock level evaluation process Performance Improvement |
- Stock level evaluation process aligned with demand policy definitions and best-practices
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| 3.3 Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) Implementation |
VMI process implemented in one of 2 variations:
- Full VMI – with complete vendor control over stock levels
- Order recommendation – Dealer managed stock with order recommendations and stock level performance control by distributor
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| 3.4 IT Alignment - Internal |
- Operational systems aligned with best-practice processes
- Quality assurance of implemented processes
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| 3.5 IT Alignment - OEM - Distributor Interface |
- OEM-Distributor Interfaces aligned with best-practice processes
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| 4 - Supply Processes |
| 4.1 Order Process Improvement |
- Replenishment process aligned with demand policy definitions and best practices
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| 4.2 Return Process Improvement |
- Replenishment process aligned with demand policy definitions and best practices
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| 4.3 Distributor Warehouse Management Performance Improvement |
- Increase in warehouse service levels and/or reduction in operating costs - according to organizational goals
- Long-term performance improvement roadmap
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| 4.4 Delivery Schedule Optimization |
- Increase in service levels (increased delivery frequency/reduce lead time) and/or reduction in operating costs according to organizational goals
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| 4.5 IT Alignment - Dealer/Distributor Interface: Basic/VMI |
- Dealership IT requirements defined and published
- Dealership IT development roadmap defined and approved
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| 4.6 IT Alignment - Warehouse Management |
- Operational systems aligned with best practice processes
- Quality assurance of implemented processes
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