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Manufacturing and supply chain management consulting
We help manufacturing and supply chain companies solve complex problems and optimize their operations to drive efficiency, reduce costs, mitigate risks, and achieve sustainable growth.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Unlocking supply chain excellence
We’re proud to serve diverse businesses in the Manufacturing & Supply Chain sector, implementing custom solutions for clients across various industries, including:
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive
- Agriculture
- Chemical and Process
- Electronics
- Industrial Distribution
- Industrial Products
- Paper, Metal, and Rolled Products
- Textile & Apparel
We specialize in solving industrial and manufacturing challenges through our industry, people, and technology expertise. Our consultants specialize in supply chain optimization, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and improving quality across warehouse management, process improvement, inventory optimization, business recovery, and more.
Our services include:
Program Management
Deliver your complex, strategic initiatives with experienced program managers who can manage risks and deliver programs.
Supply Chain Recovery
Recover from bad ERP implementations, staffing turnover, supply chain disruptions, and more.
Warehouse, Distribution Center, & Inventory Optimization
Improve efficiency, reduce costs, and reduce inventory levels while having the right parts on hand at the right time.
CASE STUDY
Industrial Pump Manufacturer: Inventory Optimization
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The Problem
An industrial pump manufacturer had major global supply chain, inventory, and on-time delivery issues that were severely impacting operations and customer satisfaction.
Our Solution
We utilized our rapid value attainment TM methodology to identify opportunities for improvement, then planned and executed two 12-week recovery sprints.
Results
- 95% decrease in part outages
- 75% increase in on-time delivery
- 17% reduction in on-hand inventory
CASE STUDY
Small Appliance Manufacturer: Supply Chain Performance
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The Problem
Poor supply chain performance limited production for a small appliance manufacturer, impacting warehouse operations and demand planning and forecasting.
Our Solution
We utilized our rapid value attainment TM methodology to identify opportunities for improvement, then planned and executed three 12-week recovery sprints.
Results
- 50% reduction in production planner time
- Forecast generation time reduced from 3 weeks to 4 days
- 66% increase in outbound warehouse picking efficiency
CASE STUDY
Orthopedic Device Manufacturer: BOM Errors Resulting in Significant Financial Variance
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The Problem
A manufacturing site of a global orthopedic device manufacturer had BOM errors on more than 20,000 parts and material flow issues, resulting in significant financial variances and excess inventory.
Our Solution
Within just a few weeks, AXIA performed an assessment, determined the root cause, and quickly fixed the BOM errors and the materials factory flows.
Results
- 254% increase in inventory accuracy
- Reduced WIP from 15.3M to 6.3M
- Reduced errored production jobs from 100% to < 3% of jobs
CASE STUDY
Global Health and Fitness Manufacturer and Distributor: Packaging Efficiencies and Transportation Analytics
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The Problem
A health and fitness manufacturer and distributor was experiencing high packaging and transportation costs.
Our Solution
AXIA performed an analysis of over 1.6M small package freight shipments to identify opportunities for improvement. We guided the organization through the implementation of advanced packaging systems to provide “right-sized” packaging and eliminate waste, and identified over $1M+ in transportation cost savings opportunities.
Results
- Cost savings with multimodal selection via LTL and small parcel
- Improved packaging efficiencies
- Increased freight recovery rate
- Reduced accessorial charges
CASE STUDY
Industrial Pump Manufacturer: Inventory Optimization
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The Problem
An industrial pump manufacturer had major global supply chain, inventory, and on-time delivery issues that were severely impacting operations and customer satisfaction.
Our Solution
We utilized our Rapid Value AttainmentTM methodology to identify opportunities for improvement, then planned and executed two 12-week recovery sprints.
The Results
- 95% decrease in part outages
- 75% increase in on-time delivery
- 17% reduction in on-hand inventory
CASE STUDY
Small Appliance Manufacturer: Supply Chain Performance
![Manufacturing-Supply-CaseStudy-4-Appliance](https://www.axiaconsulting.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Manufacturing-Supply-CaseStudy-4-Appliance.png?width=800&height=800&name=Manufacturing-Supply-CaseStudy-4-Appliance.png)
The Problem
Poor supply chain performance limited production for a small appliance manufacturer, impacting warehouse operations and demand planning and forecasting.
Our Solution
We utilized our rapid value attainment TM methodology to identify opportunities for improvement, then planned and executed three 12-week recovery sprints.
The Results
- 50% reduction in production planner time
- Forecast generation time reduced from 3 weeks to 4 days
- 66% increase in outbound warehouse picking efficiency
CASE STUDY
Orthopedic Device Manufacturer: BOM Errors Resulting in Significant Financial Variance
![Manufacturing-Supply-CaseStudy-5-Orthopedic](https://www.axiaconsulting.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Manufacturing-Supply-CaseStudy-5-Orthopedic.png?width=800&height=800&name=Manufacturing-Supply-CaseStudy-5-Orthopedic.png)
The Problem
A manufacturing site of a global orthopedic device manufacturer had BOM errors on more than 20,000 parts and material flow issues, resulting in significant financial variances and excess inventory.
Our Solution
Within just a few weeks, AXIA performed an assessment, determined the root cause, and quickly fixed the BOM errors and the materials factory flows.
The Results
- 254% increase in inventory accuracy
- Reduced WIP from 15.3M to 6.3M
- Reduced errored production jobs from 100% to < 3% of jobs
CASE STUDY
Global Health and Fitness Manufacturer and Distributor: Packaging Efficiencies and Transportation Analytics
![Manufacturing-Supply-CaseStudy-6-Health](https://www.axiaconsulting.net/hs-fs/hubfs/Manufacturing-Supply-CaseStudy-6-Health.png?width=800&height=800&name=Manufacturing-Supply-CaseStudy-6-Health.png)
The Problem
A health and fitness manufacturer and distributor was experiencing high packaging and transportation costs.
Our Solution
AXIA performed an analysis of over 1.6M small package freight shipments to identify opportunities for improvement. We guided the organization through the implementation of advanced packaging systems to provide “right-sized” packaging and eliminate waste, and identified over $1M+ in transportation cost savings opportunities.
The Results
- Cost savings with multimodal selection via LTL and small parcel
- Improved packaging efficiencies
- Increased freight recovery rate
- Reduced accessorial charges
Our experts
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Director, Oracle Enterprise AppsAXIA Insights
AXIA Insights
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