52+ Week Horizon
41 Channels
800 SKUs
Goals
Plan production quantities for two-echelon (make & pack) multifactor productivity processes
Determine “cost” optimal shift planning for resources with labor plans via scheduling ready master production schedules
Challenges
Multi-tiered setups, ramp-up NPDs, time phased BOM/BORs, multi-period production campaigns
Use of Cost-To-Serve & Inventory optimization
Benefits
- Streamlined automated planning with little to no human touch
- Decreased dependence on Supply Planners
- Optimized production plans generated holistically
- Simultaneous planning for multiple locations with similar production capabilities
- Integration of DRP, MPS, and PPDS on an integrated platform, eliminating Silos
- Line schedules synchronized with MPS eliminate gaps between planning and execution
- Exception-based planning with user-guided remedies and predictive alerts
About Company
Unilever, a British multinational consumer goods company, is a global giant in the realm of everyday essentials, spanning over 190 countries and employing a diverse workforce of 127,000 individuals. Its intricate supply chain, meticulously crafted over decades of operation, forms the backbone of its success, ensuring seamless delivery of its renowned brands such as Dove, Ben & Jerry’s, and Lifebuoy to every corner of the globe. With brands used by over 3.4 billion people daily, Unilever’s impact on the global consumer market is undeniable.
Achievements
95%+ No Touch Planning
85%+ Output Reliability Rate
