Manufacturers encounter daily challenges in managing various aspects of their operations, including production planning, machine utilization, inventory management, quality control, and logistics. One critical issue they often face is the lack of real-time visibility into their supply chain. This can result in shortages, excess inventory, longer cycle times, and higher costs. In this article, we will explore how Nirmalya customer Oriclean, a leading detergent manufacturer, successfully addressed these challenges and improved their operational efficiency through the implementation of Unified NERP.
Oriclean, a market leader in detergent manufacturing with five plants and over 12,000 employees, had been using non-standard software to manage their operational processes for several years. However, they found that these systems often failed to reflect changes and fluctuations in the forecast in real-time. As a result, the company experienced excessive air freight charges to fulfill customer orders. The lack of collaboration with suppliers was a significant contributing factor to these challenges.
After discussions with the Nirmalya team, Oriclean determined that Unified NERP was the perfect solution for their organization. Unified NERP is a cloud-based supplier collaboration, management, and inventory visibility solution. It enables manufacturers and suppliers to share crucial information about inventory, scheduling, purchase orders, shipments, and more.
Once Unified NERP was implemented, Oriclean experienced remarkable improvements in their operations. They achieved a 25 percent reduction in inventory, effectively eliminating shortages and overage problems. Moreover, the company witnessed a significant 70 percent reduction in missed deliveries, resulting in improved customer satisfaction.
The inclusion of alerts and exception notifications in Unified NERP empowered Oriclean to better manage inventory delivery and quality issues from suppliers. It allowed both Oriclean and their suppliers to proactively optimize production schedules. With this solution, manufacturers can reduce inventory investment, order and shipment costs, and procurement costs while eliminating errors caused by manual processes.
Unified NERP offers manufacturers an improved visibility into their supply chain, leading to more informed decision-making and risk mitigation. The ability to communicate purchasing and replenishment requirements in real-time enables manufacturers to respond promptly to changes in customer demand. This level of collaboration ultimately leads to streamlined operations and optimized supply chain performance.
For manufacturers like Oriclean, effective management of production planning, machine utilization, inventory, quality control, and logistics is crucial. With the implementation of Unified NERP, Oriclean experienced significant improvements across their operations, resulting in reduced inventory, improved delivery performance, and enhanced visibility into their supply chain. This success story highlights the importance of collaboration with suppliers and leveraging technology solutions to overcome daily challenges and drive operational excellence.
