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The Role of Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) in Lean Supply Chains

  • On 01/11/2025
For manufacturers, effective supply chain management is challenged by fluctuating customer demand, inconsistent inventory levels, and capacity constraints. This is where Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) plays a critical role in achieving a lean, responsive, and efficient supply chain. SIOP  is a formal, cross-functional strategic planning process that aligns demand forecasts with production capacity […]
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Reducing Lead Times in High-Mix/Low-Volume Manufacturing

  • On 01/11/2025
High-mix, low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing presents unique challenges for manufacturers. Unlike mass production, where standardization is the key to efficiency, HMLV operations must manage a wide variety of products, each with different specifications, while keeping production costs and lead times under control. This complexity can often lead to extended lead times, which negatively impact customer satisfaction […]
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Five Proven Strategies to Reduce Supply Chain Backlogs

  • On 12/24/2024
Supply chain backlogs can lead to missed deadlines, dissatisfied customers, and increased operating costs, all of which can undermine a company’s competitiveness. However, with a proactive approach and the right strategies, supply chain backlogs can be mitigated effectively. Below are five proven strategies that Altemir Consulting has used to reduce supply chain backlogs, improve operational […]
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How to Use Your ERP to Create a Pull System for Manufacturing

  • On 12/13/2024
While ERP systems provide robust tools for managing materials and production schedules, many organizations still struggle with overproduction, high inventory, and poor responsiveness to customer demands. The solution? Create a pull-based manufacturing system integrated directly with your ERP. This is a production management methodology pioneered by Altemir Consulting to reduce lead times and improve on-time […]
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What is Lean MRP? A Practical Guide for Manufacturing Managers

  • On 12/13/2024
For many manufacturing managers, the question isn’t whether to adopt lean principles but how to implement them effectively without overriding their existing systems. That’s where Lean MRP comes into play. Lean MRP bridges the gap between traditional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and lean manufacturing principles, offering a practical approach to achieving operational excellence. This […]
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