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Advanced Planning and Scheduling

Distilling more than a decade of experience, the company has devised a six-step methodology, which provides for a logical and smooth transition to an adaptable supply chain planning framework using Zemeter.


Six Step Methodology

01 Analyze and understand demand and demand variability
02 Analyze inventory and position it to support demand
03 Create a collaborative demand planning process
04 Build a quantitative framework for balancing supply and demand
05 Implement and audit the S&OP process
06 Implement scheduling and order promising capability





Rapid Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) Implementation

For companies that desire to jumpstart an S&OP process, SCC offers Zemeter S&OP which combines pre-configured software with process improvements. Zemeter S&OP implements the first five steps of the Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) framework in a systematic and measurable way.


Application Support

Because it is important to sustain planning application, SCC offers both first line as well as second line application support. Support offering include diagnosing application problems, maintaining data transfer procedures, maintaining backups, and training internal resources. The support that we provide goes beyond routine system support. We focus also on how to use the application most effectively, modifying ineffective business practices, and training planners when there is a personnel change at the client company.


We can provide global coverage through our two offices in Wilmington, Delaware and Antwerp,Belgium, and our partners in New Delhi, India.


Supply Chain Modeling

Many supply chain issues including strategic network design,require a quantitative framework for analysis. SCC assists companies in creating quantitative and industrial strength decision support tools to analyze and decide between alternatives.

Examples

01 Selecting an optimum set of terminal locations for a petroleum distribution network
02 Selecting the best distribution lanes and warehouse locations to take advantage of different tax rates in different regions
03 Coordinating refinery blending schedules with pipeline delivery
04 Measuring the effect of proposed supply contracts on the supply chain, and quantifying the profitability of these contracts