Enhancing HR ActivitiesSurface Transport & Logistics
A leading pharmaceutical company faced operational challenges due to rapid growth and an overburdened supply chain. AFTDC was tasked with improving HR activities to support the company's transformation.
AFTDC’s strategic HR interventions and technology integration enabled the pharmaceutical company to overcome operational challenges, achieve substantial cost savings, and enhance productivity. This case study underscores the critical role of effective HR activities and strategies in driving business success.
challenge
- Manual Processes: Over-reliance on manual data entry delayed decision-making.
- S&OP Inefficiencies: Inadequate sales and operations planning (S&OP) processes.
- Inventory Management: Difficulty in maintaining optimal inventory levels.
- Supply Chain Stress: High back-orders and lengthy lead times disrupted product delivery.
solution
- Process Automation: Integrated advanced technology to streamline HR processes and improve real-time data accessibility.
- Refined S&OP Process: Enhanced S&OP by focusing on high-value levers, identifying gaps, and understanding demand and supply variability.
- Inventory Optimization: Utilized mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) analysis to set appropriate inventory levels for raw materials and finished products.
- Supply Chain Improvement: Diagnosed and resolved supply chain stressors, reducing back-orders and lead times.
results
- Improved Efficiency: Streamlined processes significantly improved planning and execution.
- Reduced Lead Times: Lead times decreased by 43%.
- Stabilized Operations: Variability cut by 50%.
- Enhanced Reliability: Back-order risk reduced by 95%.
- Increased Stock Levels: Stock levels for finished goods rose by 10%.
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Faced with rapid growth, Tech Innovators Inc. struggled with managing their expanding workforce. Our HR solutions streamlined their recruitment process, improved employee retention, and enhanced overall productivity.
Lisa Kenney
Chairman, Tech Innovators Inc