Logichem 2016 US (past event)
December 12 - 13, 2016
1.888.482.6012
Kara Gilliam
Supply Planning Manager
Axalta Coating Systems
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Kara.
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Saturday, August 5th, 2017
13:45 Panel: Utilizing Integrated Business Planning to Close Error Gaps in Forecasting
Do you measure forecast accuracy at the aggregate or SKU level? To what level of detail do you measure? When you understand measurement considerations – and can justify how you forecast – you have the tools to optimize the tracking of performance with your global enterprise. Learn how to seal the gaps in your forecasting model and:
• Harmonize your metrics across the globe
• Successfully tie your forecasting to your inventory levels
• Leverage external markers (i.e. a customer’s build schedule and anticipated demand) to drive a forecast
• Bring R&D, customer service and IT into your integrated business planning process
• Explore methods and processes that include true integration of new products, as well as resource, scenario and financial planning
• Harmonize your metrics across the globe
• Successfully tie your forecasting to your inventory levels
• Leverage external markers (i.e. a customer’s build schedule and anticipated demand) to drive a forecast
• Bring R&D, customer service and IT into your integrated business planning process
• Explore methods and processes that include true integration of new products, as well as resource, scenario and financial planning
15:45 Case Study Revolution: Measuring Supply Chain Performance: What Constitutes the Perfect Order and How Do We Get There On a Consistent Basis?
There are many tangible benefits of having high perfect order rates. You carry less inventory, have shorter cash-to-cash cycle times, and deal with fewer stock-outs. If you fail to maintain perfect order rates, you deal with increased shipping costs, waste time and money replacing products, and suffer in revenue due to lost sales and customers. Don’t face the consequences.
• Understand the importance of collaborative planning and execution
• Learn proper documentation and invoicing techniques
• Ultimately deliver the right product to the right place, on time, in the right condition
• Understand the importance of collaborative planning and execution
• Learn proper documentation and invoicing techniques
• Ultimately deliver the right product to the right place, on time, in the right condition