Comments on: Difficult Times Can Sometimes Provide Win-Win Opportunities http://www.theferrarigroup.com/supply-chain-matters/2008/11/12/difficult-times-can-sometimes-provide-win-win-opportunities/ Bob Ferrari's Blog on Supply Chain Business Process and Technology Thu, 03 May 2012 15:15:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bob Ferrari http://www.theferrarigroup.com/supply-chain-matters/2008/11/12/difficult-times-can-sometimes-provide-win-win-opportunities/comment-page-1/#comment-1192 Bob Ferrari Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:20:34 +0000 http://www.theferrarigroup.com/supply-chain-matters/?p=209#comment-1192 The metrics for optimizing inventory across multiple tiers of the supply chain generally lie in overall savings in inventory investment, and potentially increased service levels for key customers. Savings in the area of 10%-20% are not uncommon. Inventory savings positively impact Reurn on Assets (ROA) and Working Capital, which are key metrics that many CFO's monitor for positive results. If any reader requires more specifics, I suggest they review readily available research reports from the industry analyst firms (Aberdeen, AMR Research, Gartner, IDC) or contact the inventory optimization vendors directly. They can connect you with some of their customers. Bob Ferrari The metrics for optimizing inventory across multiple tiers of the supply chain generally lie in overall savings in inventory investment, and potentially increased service levels for key customers. Savings in the area of 10%-20% are not uncommon. Inventory savings positively impact Reurn on Assets (ROA) and Working Capital, which are key metrics that many CFO’s monitor for positive results.

If any reader requires more specifics, I suggest they review readily available research reports from the industry analyst firms (Aberdeen, AMR Research, Gartner, IDC) or contact the inventory optimization vendors directly. They can connect you with some of their customers.

Bob Ferrari

]]> By: Kendall Gordan, SE http://www.theferrarigroup.com/supply-chain-matters/2008/11/12/difficult-times-can-sometimes-provide-win-win-opportunities/comment-page-1/#comment-1191 Kendall Gordan, SE Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:56:35 +0000 http://www.theferrarigroup.com/supply-chain-matters/?p=209#comment-1191 Do you have an ROI or metrics on this offering of 'Rapid inventory Rightsizing'? Kendall Gordan, SE www.foxfiresoftware.com Do you have an ROI or metrics on this offering of ‘Rapid inventory Rightsizing’?

Kendall Gordan, SE
http://www.foxfiresoftware.com

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