 Analytical ServicesIn today's business climate, visibility into your supply chain is crucial. A comprehensive supply chain analysis can allow you to analyze trends, identify vendor performance problems, and understand underlying supply chain costs and inefficiencies. Cornerstone Solutions Analytical Services can help you analyze and gain visibility into your supply chain. We can help you streamline system reporting, improve distribution methodologies, and unlock the value of your supply chain investments. Our Analytical Services include:
Data Analysis/ReportingOur seasoned consultants review your systems and gather data on core drivers of your supply chain such as SKU characteristics and profiles, space utilization, inventory levels, transportation costs, and personnel productivity. Having this comprehensive information on vital aspects of your supply chain in conjunction with industry benchmarks and best practices will allow you to make informed business decisions and respond to issues faster and with more confidence. Process Improvement (PI)Has your business changed over the last decade but your processes have not? Are you doing some things the way you always have because "that's how we've always done it"? Let Cornerstone help you review your business processes against industry standards and best practices to determine whether or not change makes sense to improve operational performance and the bottom line. Slotting Needs Analysis/Comprehensive SlottingWhile most companies often view slotting as a "solution" to meet operational requirements, our comprehensive slotting analysis will provide feedback to determine exactly what, if any, slotting approach is right for your organization.
Cornerstone can help you understand the primary sourcing points, their impact on storage levels, and the different ways available to handle the putaway process. Cornerstone knows this is a careful balance between various resources and technologies: people, facility, material handling equipment, storage, loading dock, trucks, and techniques. We can help you understand the impact that physical automation and technology components have on slotting, recognize the return on investment that can be determined from adjusting your putaway processes and help you set-up proper KPI’s, all of which are critical in making your operation more effective.
Labor Needs Analysis/Comprehensive LaborOur Labor Needs Analysis will determine how your operational efficiency stacks up against industry standards and best practices. If help is needed, we provide a full range of solutions from developing custom reports to selecting and implementing a comprehensive labor tracking system based on engineered labor standards. Visit our Resource Center to read our article on Discovering the Seven Keys to Success with Today’s Labor Management Systems! Business Intelligence (BI) Needs AnalysisLiving and working in the Information Age often leaves us inundated with information that is seemingly useless. Cornerstone's Business Intelligence Framework helps to make sense out of the immense amount of data produced by your supply chain systems. Organizing the data into meaningful, valuable and actionable information can lead to increased profitability. Independent ROI AnalysisIn this day of increased responsibility and accountability, most initiatives will not be funded without an acceptable payback. Cornerstone's track record of qualifying projects, and the actual returns our clients have experienced, positions us to guide you through this process. Using our 3D Methodology® our consultants objectively assess the operational benefits and financial return you can expect. Our Analytical Services can help you reduce inventory costs, improve operational performance, and increase profitability. For more information, call 260-496-8259, extension 300, or click here. Read more about what sets Cornerstone apart.
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