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| At Inventory Matters we combine sound theory, proven best practice and effective communication to design and implement solutions that work. | ||
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| We know the theory cold Our strong academic credentials are based on industrial research, publication and collaboration between academia and business. | ||
| We understand manufacturing best practice because we've been there. Our consulting associates have over a century of industry experience. | ||
| We understand how to consult We use a structured Issue Based Consulting approach. Through effective communication, we get to know your business and your people. Then we work with you, not for you - to analyse your position, re-think your objectives and prioritise your actions for measurable and continuous improvement. | ||
Inventory: Think... |
Many businesses see inventory as a liability and excess inventory a mark of business failure. But consider this: Inventory helps you meet your customers' demands. If your production is disrupted by lack of inventory, your customer suffers - along with your bottom line. For us, and increasingly for our clients, inventory optimisation is the key. This requires a continuous focus on improvement, which ensures a balanced inventory holding and a profitable bottom line. |
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Can more inventory |
Yes, sometimes it can. Our analysis at Plastics Omnium, a main automotive plastics supplier, saw a modest increase in inventory investment payoff with a three-times saving in production costs. In this instance, by increasing inventory, our client stabilised the manufacturing process and delivered perfect products to the customer on time. |
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What about |
Obviously, more inventory is not the answer for every business. Our analysis for a major aerospace component supplier produced a 16% reduction in inventory and a bottom line saving of £500K. |
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What about |
Are you losing business because you don't hold the right inventory to meet customer demand? When we helped a large garden products manufacturer optimise their inventory, customer service - and by that we mean orders, virtually tripled. |
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