Creating an optimal plan to meet demand is a significant step in more effectively managing your supply chain. The ability to profitably manage business disruptions separates companies who use their supply chains to their competitive advantage from those who can only explain “what happened” after it’s too late to respond.

The Zemeter Supply Planner is a comprehensive optimization tool for keeping supply aligned with corporate objectives in the face of change. Such optimization is a critical component of a world-class S&OP process. The Supply Planner helps answer such questions as:

• Will we be able to cover demand if a shutdown continues?
• How soon should we begin building inventory to support an upcoming promotion?
• What is the most cost-effective way to distribute our product?
• Can we accept a significant additional order without disrupting customer service?
• How should we respond to a spike in raw material costs?