Supply Chain Tools

PCCO- Product/Containerization/Conveyance(s) Optimization

Analyze and engineer the product to the container as well as optimizing the container to conveyance to increase and maximize density (minimize movement of material and space inside the plant). To truly optimize this, an engineer must understand all steps in which a product moves through its supply chain. With the introduction of MHSI, the necessary data to optimize the product container relationship will become visible, along with fleet size validation and total system cost. This helps the engineer make the right decision based on total system cost.

Logistics/Transportation Optimization

Often JIT systems and transportation optimization plans have differing objectives. JIT systems are designed to reduce inventory, which will often result in an increased transportation expense. Inversely, transportation systems are design to reduce transportation costs, which in turn raise the inventory levels forcing plants and suppliers to make space for added material. With the introduction of MHSI we can accurately depict the proper balance between transportation and inventory within the supply chain.

Dock Analysis

Truck load and unload times are used to determine dock well utilization and manpower requirements based on both early production data and supplier truckloads. Brick and mortar are costly additions to any facility but even more costly if there are not enough to support demand.

Storage Analysis

This tool analyzes part/container data to determine storage requirements in the plant based on both early production data and supplier truckloads. This offers a quick look early in the program at facility requirements for in-plant storage and options to consider off-site.

In-Plant Material Flow

The system analyzes part/container usage and process data to determine the best delivery system for both bulk and tote containers. It also identifies optimal routes based on a pull-type kanban system. Quick revisions based on updated data can be analyzed and routes rebuilt, if necessary.

Site Material Flow Planning

This module analyzes traffic flow and congestion for the site for waste hauling, inbound and outbound material delivery trucks, outbound finished goods, and any other traffic on site. With tight security and typically one main entrance to a manufacturing site, traffic congestion can test even the best plan.

Decon Center / 3PL Warehouse Design and Execution

This software quickly analyzes part/container delivery, storage equipment, and labor required for warehouse operations. It includes crossdock, repack, kitting, sequencing and optimized layouts and offers customers a quick synopsis of requirements first and then a detailed layout for launch setup.

Additional Supply Chain Tools

• Direct and in-Direct Manpower Planning
• Work Instructions
• P-FMEA's / Control Plans
• Charting - Value stream mapping
• Web Based Document Management

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