Key challenges
The client had previously invested heavily in an automated solution was not utilized across their entire network. If expected growth was achieved, other facilities in the network would breach capacity. The key pressure points needed to be identified to understand the best way to optimize existing assets.
Our approach
A network strategy, including an implementation plan and business case was developed, accommodating future growth at lower costs through the better utilization of existing assets and more efficient operations.
The below steps were taken in forming the strategy:
- Conducted an end-to-end supply chain review across all business units.
- Developed a range and volume growth model for the future network.
- Assessed current facility capacity, constraints and efficiency compared to future requirements.
- Used quantitative and qualitative measures to evaluate future network options.
- Developed a time phased implementation plan and business case to meet future requirements at the lowest cost.
The results
TMX were able to produce an executable network strategy that accommodated future growth and lowered total supply chain cost by optimizing existing asset use and more efficient operations.