Supply Chain Case Studies

Case Studies - Product

Our production planning software has been used by many satisfied manufacturing companies. Below, you'll find case studies of companies who have used this software to solve specific problems with their manufacturing and supply chain systems.

Managing Production Bottlenecks @ Kumaran Fishnets
Abstract: Kumaran Fishnets is one of India's leading manufacturers of nylon fishing nets to India and neighbouring regions. But the demand for their products is seasonal and human knitting of nets, which is a critical part of their production process, is an extremely slow bottleneck. This case study explores how Planvisage and Kumaran applied more efficient planning to reduce the effects of a bottleneck.
Approx. Reading Time: 8-12 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (2 page PDF) and Presentation Slides (20 page PDF)
Where To Download: Report Here and Presentation Here

Inter Department Planning Coordination @ Flowlink System
Abstract: Flowlink systems is a leading manufacturer of castings and valves in Coimbatore, India. But their entire production process was distributed between different departments - and the lack of coordination between these departments led to delays and losses. This case study discusses how Planvisage and Flowlink utilized more efficient planning to make Inter-department planning easier.
Approx. Reading Time: 6-10 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (2 page PDF) and Presentation Slides (15 page PDF)
Where To Download: Report Here and Presentation Here

Planvisage Hardware Technical Overview @ CPC - Casting To Perfection
Abstract: This case study examines the hardware & software requirements and the behind the solution Planvisage implemented for CPC (Casting To Perfection Ltd). A large part of the case study also contains comparisons of specifically how the production planning process flow changed for the sales, marketing, production, planning and purchasing departments.
Approx. Reading Time: 6-10 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (3 page PDF)
Where To Download: Report Here

Improving Customer Service Levels & Maximizing throughput at Amara Raja Batteries
Abstract: Amara Raja batteries is a leading manufacturer of batteries in India. Their entire production process was distributed between different departments - and the lack of coordination between these departments led to delays and losses. This case study discusses how Planvisage and Amara Raja Batteries utilized more efficient planning to make production easier.
Approx. Reading Time: 6-10 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (12 page PDF)
Where To Download:  Presentation Here

Improving Workflow and Automating Invoice Creation at Metal Progress
Abstract: Metal Progress is a leading provider of surface treatment technology and services based in Singapore. The lack of visibility over work flow thru the factory and improper documentation of invoices led to delays and losses. This case study discusses how Planvisage and Metal Progress automated invoice creation to speed up work flow.
Approx. Reading Time: 6-10 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (10 page PDF)
Where To Download: Report Here

Case Studies - Services

We worked exhaustively with large clients to implement custom SCM solutions. One of our largest clients is Motorola, and here are case studies of a few projects we've worked on.

Product Launch Challenges @ Motorola
Abstract: Motorola is a Fortune 100 company with offices around the world. Motorola frequently launches products globally across its different sites. Unfortunately, product launches are unpredictible and demand can fall or rise without warning. Motorola engaged Planvisage to optimize and standardize their product launch processes across the globe.
Approx. Reading Time: 10-14 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (3 page PDF) and Presentation Slides (19 page PDF)
Where To Download: Report Here and Presentation Here

Rough Cut Capacity Planning @ STATS Chip PAC
Abstract: This case study examines how one semiconductor supplier struggled with the complex constraints of capacity planning before using Planvisage's solution. Upon adopting this solution, STATS Chip PAC have realized how they can use their resources better, have better situation visibility for management and provide more accurate customer due dates
Approx. Reading Time: 6-8 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (3 page PDF) and Presentation Slides (15 Page PDF)
Where To Download: Report Here and Presentation Here

Site Production Planning @ Motorola
Abstract: Although Motorola manufactures a multitude of products over several global sites, most sites face the same production planning challenges. Demand/Supply situation changes rapidly, customers require accurate order commitments and their MRP/APS couldn't handle real-time, complex situations. Motorola engaged Planvisage to improve and standardize these processes across sites.
Approx. Reading Time: 10-12 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (3 page PDF) and Presentation Slides (15 page PDF)
Where To Download: Report Here and Presentation Here

Order Book Visibility @ Motorola
Abstract: Motorola is one of the world's top electronics manufacturers. In 2006, their revenues stood at $42.9 billion. Motorola captured orders of different products across multiple ERP systems at different locations. But these orders lacked visibility to the team that actually mattered - production planning and fulfillment. Planvisage was engaged to provide real-time visibility of all orders at production site level.
Approx. Reading Time: 6-10 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (2 page PDF) and Presentation Slides (14 page PDF)
Where To Download: Report Here and Presentation Here

Effective Transfer Rate @ Motorola
Abstract: This case study examines how the Finance team struggled to get the Effective Tax Rate figures prior to using Planvisage's solution. Upon adopting this solution, Motorola Finance Team could provide accurate tax reports in a few hours (it used to take a few days before), reducing the dependency of few other inputs.
Approx. Reading Time: 6-10 minutes
Formats Available: Case Report (2 page PDF)
Where To Download: Report Here

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