Supply Chain
The term, ‘supply chain’ is a relatively new to
the manufacturing and distribution industry. It refers to the design, planning,
execution, control, and monitoring of all supply chain activities. This
includes all purchasing, planning, outsourcing, traffic, and distribution
functions. It is important that a supply chain manager looks for the optimal
overall cost to the company taking into consideration reliability, quality
and all transportation and storage costs.
Ruth has a background in the areas that are critical to supply chain managers. She is experienced in production planning and control, warehousing, production processes, demand planning, outsourcing, and transportation.
Supply chain managers have to see the big picture. Companies are now becoming devoted to having close relationships with their suppliers along with overseeing some of the important activities of the suppliers’ supplier.
Below are a few examples of projects Ruth has handled regarding supply chain:- Trained Materials personnel (Buyers/Planners/Production Control) on
the basics of forecasting, and all information relating to MRP/planning
system for delivery of parts to manufacturing floor on-time. Have done
this with a reduction in overall inventory dollars (up to $60,000) reduction
and on-time delivery to floor of 98.5%.
- Managed outsourcing entire manufacturing production lines. Have done
this both domestically and overseas. Ruth managed all major issues while
allowing the Buyers and Planners to do their part while coaching them
as needed. Concluding with product being delivered on-time to client,
at cost, with quality standards met.
- Prepared container layout for loading old product from a local distribution center to Japan. Trained the warehouse crew on how to do this with serialized product, barcode scanners, while keeping regular shipping schedule.
- Reduction in purchasing lead time (problem was on client’s end, not
supplier)
- Set-up local distribution center to store expensive long-lead and
very large product so that it would be available within 1 day of production
need. Supplier paid the storage cost.
- Set-up kanban both on factory floors with client’s warehouse and also
supplier deliveries.
- Worked closely with Buyer/Planner on set-up overseas of kanban that allowed finished goods to be available as needed. This reduced client’s inventory costs and met customer service goals.
If you would like Ruth Miller to assist your company in improving your supply chain, contact Ruth Miller at Ruth@RuthMillerConsulting.com or call (503) 351-5914