Client Background and Business Context
The automotive parts and accessories manufacturer and distributor with more than 100 distribution branches throughout the U.S. and Canada. Their distribution network provides small order, same-day or overnight auto glass delivery to more than 27,000 customers. They also serve auto and truck manufacturers worldwide.
Trinamix successfully implemented Oracle Demand Management Cloud and Oracle Supply Planning Cloud along with Trinamix’s PAAS solution – Distribution Workbench.
Client IndustryÂ
- Automotive, Distribution
Oracle Modules Implemented
- Demand Management Cloud
- Supply Planning Cloud
- Partner Solution
- Trinamix Buyer’s and Distribution Workbench
Geography
- North America
Top Customer Objectives and Challenges
- Client was using Non Oracle product for forecasting and replenishment planning processes. This solution was heavily customized and had limited scalability to support planning process across its all distribution centers.
- Business wanted more predictability in supply chain and enhanced efficiency in its replenishment management capability.
- High volume of planning data (~ 1 Mil item / Org combinations, Forecast records, Sourcing etc)
Key Solution Highlights
- Establishment of a comprehensive and integrated Demand & Supply Planning process.
- Demand profiling based on a seasonal and non-seasonal item across the network
- A streamlined demand driven replenishment process.
- Deployment of business rules-driven buyers & distribution workbench developed on PaaS by Trinamix for truckload consolidation, streamlined sourcing and release orders across 100+ branches & over 20,000 items (~ 1 Mil Combinations) in US and Canada
- Deployment of a comprehensive planning system for future growth and scalability.
- Client specific planning tables / views, BI reports and analytics
Key Benefits
Improved forecast accuracy
Excess inventory redeployment
Complete replacement of legacy Planning system
Seamless integration of Cloud Planning modules, Trinamix PaaS based buyer’s workbench and inhouse ERP & Data warehouse systems.
Logistics cost optimization achieved via container consolidation, optimized sourcing and opportunistic buy
Support growth through a scalable planning process, system, and platforms
