ABP AllBoards kickstart change

QMI Solutions provided an essential “outsiders’ perspective” for family-run ABP Allboards that helped  the company kick start change.

 

The manufacturer has so far identified $120,000 in possible savings by reducing inventory costs and the potential to save $150,000 a year in rent by rearranging the factory layout or using smaller premises. Here's some compelling pics of some of the changes ABP have made to their factory layout:

 

ABP AllBoards factory before

ABP AllBoards factory after

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Santa's Supply Chain: Best in the World?

Forbes comments on Gartner's list of the Top25 Supply Chain list, bemoaning the fact that Santa's supply chain was left off the list. They argue it is the greatst supply chain of all time, who could argue against:

• a laser focus on the target market – Children of all ages
• 100% perfect order rating, on-time delivery and fill rates
• a global distribution channel that spans the world in 24 hours
• direct Door to Chimney Delivery Model
• a committed workforce with zero turnover
• the very first known supply chain to run “in the cloud”

The article describes why Santa has the best:

• manufacturing and distribution
• customer service
• order processing
• supply chain networks
• supply chain planning
• transportation and logistics
• inventory management
• tracking and tracing

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