Closing in on the Demand, Supply, and Inventory Gap
The invisible challenges of distribution
Manufacturing companies are acutely aware of the fact that distribution and management of inventory in transit can be a logistical nightmare. What products to ship, in what quantities, and to which distributor are questions that need to be answered every day, sometimes several times each day. Added to this the challenge of managing unsold goods.
Our solution
Our customer, a leader in the Indian comfort mattress industry, approached us to solve their manufacturing planning and supply chain challenges with the use of technology. As one of India’s largest manufacturers of mattresses, our customer caters to demand across the country through regional sales offices that liaise with a wide network of local retail and wholesale distributors.
We partnered with our customer to develop a platform that enabled the following:
- AI/ML based based Production planner, deployed at the head office, to develop production plans based on sales intelligence obtained from all regional sales offices
- AI/ML based Replenishment planner, deployed at all regional sales offices,to forecast demand for various product categories and raise orders for timely replenishment of stock
- AI/ML based Transportation planner, deployed at all manufacturing units, to automatically plan the packing, loading, and shipment details of consignments based on the items being shipped.
What our solution enables
iPad App for Managing Perishable Contracts
The contract fulfilment conundrum
When you are in the perishable products business, expiry dates can make or break a contract. Since payments depend on the quality of products, which in turn is hugely dependent on shelf-life of natural ingredients, fulfilling contracts on time is critical to business success and profitability. Obscure delivery patterns and lack of visibility into shipment schedules can wreak havoc on cash flows and carrying costs.
Our solution
Our customer, the global leader in value-added spices and manufacturer of natural colors, approached us to resolve multiple business challenges with a solution that would:
- Provide their customers (who place orders for natural coloring agents)real-time information about contracts pending delivery
- Improve visibility into shipment schedules and reduce related paperwork
- Include a customer feedback mechanism for each shipment.
The result of our collaboration was a unique iPad app powered by a contract health management engine.
What our solution enables