Retail Customer Logistics Model
Project: Development of an alternative logistics model to service retail customers Result: A logistics model to service retail customers when a predetermined requirement is met is stead of using schedules. 1. Problem Statement The transportation of inventory is managed by the client on behalf of their retail customers; The servicing is currently done on a […]
Upskilling and Stock Optimization
Project: Capability development, upskilling and stock optimization project (Llamasoft Optimiza) Result: A total stock reduction of more than 5% with a stock availability increase of 2% throughout the supply chain network. 1. Problem Statement Issues with stock availability and stock management process. Lack of specific tool knowledge and limited tool functionality usage throughout the organization. […]
Facility Requirement & Analysis
Project: Strategic Enrollment Plan: Facility Requirements, Constraints and Opportunities Result: Visibility on current facilities and the utilisation thereof as well as a road map to accommodate future growth. 1. Problem Statement The university needs to accommodate a growth plan (courses and enrolment numbers); Facilities are required to accommodate the university’s growth (lecture halls, laboratories etc.); […]
Manufacturing Assessment
Project: Manufacturing Benchmarking and Assessment Result: Evaluated and defined manufacturing capability to align with opportunities for future growth and CAPEX requirements. 1. Problem Statement As part of an extensive strategic intervention, a large FMCG company requested that a total 34 of its manufacturing plants were to be analysed, benchmarked and reviewed with short, medium and […]
Supply Chain Cost Contribution Model
Project: Develop a model to calculate contribution to cash supply chain costs Result: A model and secured environment were developed to import data (from various stakeholders), store the data, perform trend analysis and calculate invoices per bank for each period. 1. Problem Statement A model is required to calculate each individual bank’s contribution to the […]
Cash Centre Resource Requirement Analysis
Project: Develop a simulation model that indicates the best configuration of shift patterns and resources in a cash centre required to achieve a desired turn-around time Result: The best resource configuration and shift patterns for various cash centres (including busy and average months). Delivery of a simulation model representing current cash centre operations. The model […]
Cash Supply Chain Visibility
Project: Cash Supply Chain Visibility and Capacity Analysis Result: A visual tool to analyse the current cash supply chain, identify inefficiencies and identify cost saving opportunities. 1. Problem Statement The cash supply chain is managed independently by the various stakeholders, this creates a lack of visibility and multiple inefficiencies which includes: Surplus /shortage of sorting […]
Combining CIT Service Types
Project: Develop a logistic model to reduce transportation costs Result: A logistic model to service all types of entities in the cash supply chain by using the same dedicated vehicles. 1. Problem Statement Individual vehicles are used to service Branches, ATMs and Retail Customers, this leads to inefficient vehicle movement as multiple vehicles stop at […]
Collaborative Supply Chain Planning
Project: Collaborative Supply Chain Planning Result: A collaborative approach to determine supply chain demand and reduce inventory. 1. Problem Statement The functions of the current cash supply chain operates as silos, this results in increased supply chain costs; In order to improve the supply chain and reduce costs, demand planning and forecasting accuracy needs to […]
Network Optimization
Project: Simulation-Based Supply Chain Optimisation Result: An optimized international supply chain and consolidated warehouse requirements. 1. Problem Statement The client is looking for sustainable cost benefits from determining the most efficient means of sourcing, storing and moving goods and supplies to the point of demand while maintaining a desired service level and to quantify the […]