Integrated, coordinated, consistent and controlled planning to secure the end-to-end performance of operations.
Context and challenges
The integration, coordination and end-to-end consistency of the planning system, as well as proper control over the entire process by staff members, are key factors in the performance of operations.
The evolution of information systems (ERP) and the development of planning software (APS, DRP) have made it possible to develop customer service (ATP/CTP information, improved service rates) and to significantly reduce stock levels and supply costs.
Artificial intelligence is opening up new avenues in terms of the forecasting and simulation capabilities of tools, while environmental obligations may require the integration of CO2 emission calculations.
Nevertheless, keeping control of the fundamentals remains the starting point for any high-performance planning system.
The Axsant approach
Axsant’s support is distinguished by our in-depth knowledge of planning systems:
- Traditional push-flow model such as S&OP/MPS/MRP&DRP.
- Pull-flow model such as Toyota Pull Production System.
- Demand forecasting and management models and tools.
- Simplified models such as DDMRP, ReOrder Point.
- Production line scheduling and sequencing (EPEI system, KANBAN, ‘logistics train’).
- Planning software, functional and application architectures, data models.
- Dashboards and performance indicators.
- Organisational models and management of operational teams.
