Supply Chain Use Case: Supplier Lead Time Analysis
Use Case Objective:
Collaborate with the vendor partner to determine if there is an opportunity to reduce the Vendor’s lead time
Use Case Benefits: Reduction in lead time can increase forecast accuracy, improve orders, improve freshness, improve product availability, and potentially reduce shrink by ordering more just-in-time.
Process/Analytical Steps:
Metrics to Review:
1. Review vendor PO lead time across all DCs to ensure there are no discrepancies 2. Identify if there is an opportunity for improvement (e.g., 21-day lead time for this vendor when the rest of category is 10 days) a) Discuss lead time constraints with the vendor - a) Is it based on production? b) Is it a forecasting opportunity, etc..? 1. Determine ways to collaborate with the vendor by connecting with Forecasting and In-Stock teams to share needed information to help the Supplier speed up order to delivery.
• Supplier lead time • In stock rate • Unsaleables • Sales • Service Level
Teams to Involve/Collaborate:
• Vendor • In-Stock • Forecasting • Category
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