Logistics - Distribution - Transportation - Warehousing - Supply Chain - Manufacturing

Moore and Associates - Supply Chain Consultants

Proven Results

For a major printer with many decentralized autonomous operations: For a major international oil company:
Defined and implemented a transportation council with representatives from each unit, which negotiated rates and evaluated freight systems.

Results:

  • Cut transportation costs by more than 20%.
  • Maintained independence of each unit.

PROJECT PAYBACK:
3 MONTHS

 Defined the optimal US distribution network and prepared a definitive implementation plan.

Results:

  • Reduced inventory and overhead significantly.
  • Improved customer service.

PROJECT PAYBACK:
2 MONTHS

 

For a large manufacturer of wall coverings: For a small wholesale distributor constrained by lack of space and warehouse productivity:
Implemented an employee involvement program to reduce set-up time on the printing presses.

Results:

  • Cut make-ready times on gravure presses by more than 50%.

PROJECT PAYBACK:
3 MONTHS

 Defined an improved layout and computerized receiving methodology.

Results:

  • Doubled size of operation.
  • Remained in current facility.

PROJECT PAYBACK:
1 MONTH

 

For an electronic components manufacturer facing a labor shortage:
Developed a strategy to move some operations to a low-cost Mexican manufacturing facility.

Results:

  • Reduced labor costs from over $12/hr. to less than $2/hr..
  • Improved productivity.

PROJECT PAYBACK:
4 MONTHS


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