What is it?
We have created this Toolkit because we wanted to show how enthusiastic we are about improvements in the Planning and Management of Supply Chains. We know, because we see it all the time, that there are some simple steps that businesses can take and see immediate results.The Toolkit features some golden rules, hints & tips, food for thought and advice from our client companies who have applied these techniques and been through the change.
But most of all, we have made the Toolkit clear and simple, so that you can try and apply the ideas yourself, without delay. First steps, first results!
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As we are giving you free access to the kit, we simply ask you not to reproduce its content in any other format and not to use it as part of a
chargeable product or service. Hughenden cannot be held liable for any use (or misuse) of the Toolkit.
What's in it?
The kit features the following tools:•Using your Toolkit: this introductory page will give you more details about the content of the Toolkit and some advice on how to use it. •Capacity Constraints: if your business or your Supply Chain is suffering from bottlenecks and resource constraints, then you will find these principles and ideas useful. •Bottleneck Checklist: whether machine, labour, material or warehouse space, it is important to find your real bottleneck so you can use it to manage your flow of material. This checklist helps you identify the real bottleneck in your business. •S&OP Golden Rules: Sales & Operations Planning is recognised across all industries as a powerful technique for cross-functional planning. This list of Golden Rules should help you avoid some of the pitfalls and ensure the process works for you. •Software Selection: here are 10 tips on how to select software and deal with software houses. Going through a selection process when looking for Forecasting, Planning or Scheduling software can be time-consuming and laborious. So do not miss out on these useful tips… •Interview "Filter": read the advice from Jaro Caban of SCA Packaging on how to managing Software Houses during a software selection process. •Interview "Lawyer": get some more advice on selecting Supply Chain Planning software through this interview with Mireille Besson of Marie Groupe Uniq, where she tells you her approach to the process. •Interview "Partner": if you are still wondering how best to drive change through your business, read this interview about Education Programmes, where Jaro Caban of SCA Packaging tells you what he has learnt from his experience. •Updates: stay up-to-date on Supply Chain Planning techniques and trends by receiving our free newsletter with more useful ideas and advice. You can always unsubscribe by sending us an email with 'STOP' in the subject line.
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