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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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Avoiding the Scurge of Partial Shipments

  • On 04/04/2023
Partial shipments can be a significant challenge for both customers and suppliers in supply chain management. When a customer orders a specific quantity of products and only receives a portion of the order on the specified due date, it can create significant problems. However, there are strategies that can help mitigate these issues and improve […]
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The Best Supplier Management You Can Provide is …

  • On 02/28/2023
It's not uncommon for manufacturers to subscribe to the "vending machine" model of supplier management where they place an order and expect a product to be delivered on time without much thought or effort beyond that. This approach may seem convenient, but it doesn't foster the kind of collaborative relationship that is needed for successful […]
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