The challenge
A single-source intermediate created concentrated risk ahead of a launch with no tolerance for stock-out.
What we did
- 01Modelled the full bill of materials with lead-time variability
- 02Simulated disruption scenarios across suppliers and lanes
- 03Quantified inventory buffers against each scenario
- 04Established a monitoring loop on leading disruption indicators
Results
- Scenarios modelled
- 1,400
- Buffer cost avoided
- $6.2M
- Launch stock-outs
- 0
Client: Specialty manufacturer