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ERP Process Improvement

Customer – Tier 1 Supplier (In Mexico)

Product – Electronics


Results

  • Improved processes with SAP users understanding and trusting the system
  • Reduced negative inventory from $360K to $3K
  • Past Due Orders reduced from 331 to 30

Problem

  • SAP released, but not being used by the plant
  • Past Due Orders at 331
  • Massive Process Downtime caused by lack of inventory accuracy

Solution Approach

  • Implemented a Senior Spectrum SAP support and Materials specialist to identify and drive improvements.
  • Contract lasted 6 months and has continued to be extended to drive additional improvements in the plant.


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  • Inventory accuracy improvement from 72% to 96%
  • Labor headcount reduction from 761 to 598
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  • Reduced weekly downtime by over 5 hours
  • Increased inventory accuracy by 22% in 3 weeks and achieved 98% within 5 weeks
  • Recruited and placed successful Plant Manager
Interim Materials Manager
  • Achieved targeted total inventory cost with a controlled reduction of $2.2M
  • Drove inventory accuracy improvements
  • Finished with 99.6% OTD score
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  • Monthly profit improved by 4%
  • Throughput improvement and schedule attainment
  • Customer downtime eliminated
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  • Spectrum restored Quality and Delivery ratings within 4 months with PPM < 100 and a Delivery score of 99.3%
  • Saved $1M a month by removing all third-party resources within 3 months
  • Reduced attrition and lowered absenteeism