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FEATURED CASE STUDY - Rimowa

How to manage a network of 150 stores, 15 repair workshops and 2 spare parts warehouses? All the big travelers, know the famous indestructible stylized German suitcases RIMOWA, owned by LVMH. They offer a 5 year manufacturer's warranty, and 10 year reparability after the last production... that can mean up to 25 years of spare parts for some models! Discover why RIMOWA has chosen DDMRP to manage their worldwide spare parts inventory, of more than 570.000 buffers! What are the lessons learned at each step of the implementation? Emmanuelle COHEN, Global Client Care Manager at RIMOWA shares the company's Demand Driven transformation story.

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Composite Bench-marking of DDMRP and DDOM Implementations

 

Thanks to Camelot Group for compiling this list of reported DDMRP and DDOM implementation results across a wide array of industries.  This bench-marking graphic is part of the Demand Diven Radar 2019 study performed by Camelot Management Consultants.  The respondents of the Demand-Driven Radar 2019 comprise all corporate roles from supply chain expert to C-Suite. The companies surveyed are predominantly headquartered in Europe and the US, but also cover all other global regions. They include SMEs as well as large enterprises.  Get the entire study: https://www.camelot-mc.com/en/study/demand-driven-radar-2019/

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What Are People Saying?

What People Are Saying About Demand Driven

 

People from all levels of an organization share their thoughts on what the Demand Driven approach has done for them and their organization.  What are you waiting for? 

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Tired of listening to consultants and analysts weigh in on Demand Driven MRP (DDMRP)?  Why not hear from the people that work in supply chain and planning every day?  On September 13th, 2019, Carol Ptak and Chad Smith presented for 55 minutes to nearly 500 supply chain and planning professionals at the ASCM International Conference in Las Vegas.  The presentation was called “The Four Innovations of DDMRP”.  ASCM polled the audience on what they thought about the session.  172 attendees responded and that response was overwhelming. What do these practitioners have to say about Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning?  This file is the complete and unaltered set of reviews and comments.

IMPLEMENTATION INTERVIEWS

 

Hear from company leaders about the impact Demand Driven methods are having at their organization.

Implementation Interviews
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CCBA is the seventh largest Coca-Cola bottling partner in the world.  Barry Anderson, Demand & Supply Planning Specialist talks about the DDMRP journey across Africa. Case study video and presentation deck available in the DDI Member section.

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Hear about Michelin's DDMRP implementation results to date across a number of facilities from Thibaut d'Herouville, VP Group Industrial Supply Chain.  Case study video and presentation deck now available in the DDI Member section.

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Russia's largest steel company is implementing DDMRP.  Sergey Liharev, VP Logistics and member of the board is interviewed about the progress.  Case study and video and presentation is available in the case study section.

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Kim Jordan, Moog AG DDMRP Implementation Leader, talks about Moog's experiences implementing DDMRP across their global supply chain.  Case study and video and presentation is available in the case study section.

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BSH Hausgeräte GmbH is one of the world's leading companies in the sector and the largest home appliance manufacturer in Europe.  Sebastian Peters, VP Global Demand and Supply Management discusses the impact of DDMRP pilots and the plans for full roll-out.  Case study and video and presentation is available in the case study section.

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This leading Colombian company manufactures and distributes flat and galvanized steel materials primarily for construction and industrial applications. Edgar Polanco Ordoñez, Director Supply Chain talks about ACESCO’s demand driven operating model. Case study video and presentation deck available shortly in the DDI Member section.

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Franz Hero, SVP Supply Chain and Logistics Development, SAP and Michael Lipton, VP Supply Chain Industry Business Solutions talk about SAP's development of DDMRP compliant software and initial customer launches. See Franz Hero's keynote address at Demand Driven World 2018 in the DDI OnDemand in the DDW 2018 tab.

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Omnia’s Chemical division, operating under the Protea Chemicals brand, has a wealth of experience and a reputation for excellence in the distribution of specialty, functional effect chemicals and polymers in sub-Saharan Africa.  Ruben Lawrenz, Planning Manager talks about the tremendous effect of DDMRP on the company’s ability to support that reputation.  Case study video and presentation deck now available in the DDI Member section.

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Driven by science and a passion for quality, Stemcell delivers over 1500 products to more than 70 countries worldwide.  Hear how DDMRP and DDOM have transformed their global supply chain.  Barry Katz, Director - Planning, Inventory, Logistics and Customer Service is interviewed.  Case study and video and presentation is available in the case study section.

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This three minute interview sums up one of the world's largest Demand Driven transformations to date.  Case study and video and presentation is available in the case study section.

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9Wood is the only company in the U.S. that exclusively fabricates custom wood ceilings.  Their award winning projects can be seen in many of the most iconic and luxury venues throughout North America.  Craig Jolly, Operations Manager talk about their full Demand Driven Operating Model (DDOM). Case study video and presentation deck is available in the DDI Member section.

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Albea is at the heart of the beauty and cosmetics industry.  Hear how DDMRP has transformed their supply chain.  Case study and video and presentation is available in the case study section.

Paolo Bertolotti, CEO & COO

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IVAR produces innovative items for heating systems and bathroom fixtures, completely made in vertically integrated production sites in the province of Brescia, Italy.  Paolo Bertolotti, CEO and CEO talks about the journey with DDMRP.  Case study video and presentation deck is available in the DDI Member section.

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BioMérieux has been a global leader for in vitro diagnostics for more than 50 years.  Hear how DDMRP is evolving their instruments and spares value chain.  Case study and video and presentation is available in the case study section.

Case Studies by Industry
Aerospace

AEROSPACE

 

COASA

From Demand Driven World 2017.  This leading Spanish aerospace supplier implemented  DDMRP and saw amazing results.  Manuel Castro of CMG Consultores takes the audience through the amazing transformation to this organization's planning and inventory management.

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Royal Engineered Composites

Royal Engineered Composites is literally at the leading edge of major commercial and military aerospace programs. Hear about their progress with the Demand Driven operating systems. Jason Bates talks about the changing company management structure and the need fueling a move to DDMRP.  From the 2014 Demand Driven World Conference.

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Figeac Aero

Figeac Aero supplies detailed machined parts and workpackage assemblies to major aerospace companies such as Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Gulfstream, Embraer and Dassault.  See their DDMRP journey and initial reults in this 50 miniute video.  Download Presentation

Moog Aircraft Group

Over the past 60 years, Moog has developed a reputation throughout the world as a company whose people and products are at the forefront of the aerospace industry.  Over this period, Moog has expanded its capability base to become a leading supplier of integrated control actuation systems for civil and military aircraft.  A group led by Kim Jordan, AG DDMRP Implementation Leader, share Moog's experiences implementing DDMRP across their global supply chain.  From Demand Driven World 2018.  Download Presentation

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Wipaire

For 55 years, Wipaire has been engineering and manufacturing a full line of aircraft floats for all sizes of aircraft from the Piper Cub to the Viking Twin Otter, including most single engine Cessna aircraft.  In addition, Wipaire has engineered over 100 Supplemental Type Certificated modifications for improved performance, convenience, and reliability. As a leading aircraft service provider, Wipaire offers maintenance, avionics installation and repair, custom interior design and installation, and exterior paint refinishing all in one convenient location. Wipaire is recognized worldwide for quality products and engineering expertise.  Matt Gutz, Senior Manufacturing Planner, presented the company's results with DDMRP at the Epicor Software User Conference in Las Vegas, NV in April 2019.

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Automotive

Automotive

Aptiv

Aptiv is a global technology leader, with more than 190,000 people across 127 manufacturing facilities and 12 major technical centers worldwide. With a presence in 46 countries, we address mobility’s toughest challenges through our deep software and systems integration expertise, delivering market relevant solutions for our customers.  Erik Bush, CEO of Demand Driven Technologies interviews Eric Lindstrom, Director of Global Production Control and Logistics at Aptiv.

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BIO-TECh, PHARMA & healthcare

 

Allergan

In a 50 minute presentation Allergan a $7+B dollar pharma company (makers of Botox) presented their DDMRP results.  In an incredibly volatile internal and external environment DDMRP delivered reductions in inventory of 30+%, lead time reductions to the distribution network in excess of 50% and service levels at 99+%.  From the 2015 Demand Driven World Global Online Seminar Series.  Watch the video below.

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BioMérieux

BioMérieux has been a global leader for in vitro diagnostics for more than 50 years.  Today, in more than 150 countries through 43 subsidiaries and a large network of distributors, bioMérieux provides diagnostic solutions that improve patient health and ensure consumer safety.  Hear how DDMRP is evolving their instruments and spares value chain by bringing new and immediate insights, and represents a true Change Management ride.  Sonia Richard, Head of Upstream​ Supply Chain and Anaïs Leblanc from Citwell present. From Demand Driven World 2018.  Download Presentation

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JGL d.d.

JGL is a pharmaceutical company in which creativity and passion, openness to challenges and belief in the future are the main drivers of development.  Presentation includes:

  • An overview of SAP Add-on Tools for Demand Driven Planning on SAP ECC & S4/HANA

  • The implementation of SAP Add-on Tools for Demand Driven Planning at JGL

  • Benefits and results so far from the project

Presenters:

  • Marc Hoppe, Director Supply Chain Management, SAP Services Germany

  • Vladislav Živković, Business Process Management Specialist, JGL d. d.

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StemCell Technologies

Stemcell Technologies is a privately-owned biotechnology company that develops specialty cell culture media, cell separation products and ancillary reagents for life science research. Driven by science and a passion for quality, Stemcell delivers over 1500 products to more than 70 countries worldwide.  Hear how DDMRP and DDOM have transformed their global supply chain.  Barry Katz, Director - Planning, Inventory, Logistics and Customer Service presents.  From Demand Driven World 2018.  Download Presentation

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Various Health Care DDMRP Applications

Healthcare supply chains have been in the headlines since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. These are very unique and high stakes supply chains because the availability of products can literally have vital consequences.  Several players in this sector have adopted the Demand Driven model to ensure the permanent adaptation of their flows to changes in the market. Examples of DDMRP implementations from Didactic, Anthogyr, Macopharma, Stemcell, and Straumann.

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Components and Systems

Components and Systems

IVAR

IVAR produces innovative items for heating systems and bathroom fixtures, completely made in vertically integrated production sites in the province of Brescia, Italy.  With 12 branches around the world they are a global player in their industry.  With over 30,000 SKU, up to ten layers in the BOM, and 2,500+ buffer positions their environment is full of complexity.  Paolo Bertolotti, CEO and COO, and Daniele Serlini, IVAR Planning Department tell their DDMRP story.

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Mann & Hummel

As a global leader and expert in the field of filtration MANN+HUMMEL develops innovative solutions for the health and mobility of people.  Georg Scherm, Project Manager Logistics and Bruno Meinhardt, Manager Logistics, SCM and PO share their Demand Driven experience to date with the first pilot installation.

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Construction & Building Supply
Ceramfix

Construction and Building Supply

Ceramfix

Founded in 1993, Ceramfix is ​​a Brazilian company specializing in the production of construction related products, such as mortars, grouts and special products.  Ceramfix operates seven manufacturing plants in Brazil and a distribution center in Paraguay.  DDMRP results include:

  • 20% reduction in raw and WIP inventory

  • Service levels at 99.5%+

  • Deferment of capital investment for warehouse expansion

  • 68.7% to 54.4% Total Inventory/Revenue ratio improvement

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