Supply Chain and S&OP Management

Stop Fighting Fires. Start Running Your Supply Chain.

When demand planning, production, and finance don't talk to each other, you end up with too much inventory, missed deliveries, and endless firefighting. We fix that.

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The Problem: Your Supply Chain is Working Against Itself

Sales promises delivery dates that production can't hit. Finance sets inventory targets that don't account for demand variability. Procurement buys what they bought last year.

The result?

  • Excess inventory on products that aren't selling
  • Stockouts on products that are
  • Expediting costs eating into your margins
  • Customer complaints you can't solve without breaking something else

The problem isn't any one department. The problem is that they're all optimizing for different goals with different data.

S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) is supposed to solve this. But most manufacturers either don't have a formal process, or have one that's become a monthly ritual that doesn't actually drive decisions.

Our Approach: Total Value Optimization

For mid-market manufacturers ($25M-$250M revenue) who've outgrown spreadsheet planning but aren't ready for enterprise software. We don't parachute in with a generic framework. We work inside your operations to build planning systems that actually work for your business.

The S&OP Monthly Cycle We Implement

Week Phase What Happens
1 Data Gathering Collect performance, analyze trends
2 Demand Review Statistical forecast + market intelligence
2-3 Supply Review Capacity constraints, production schedules
3 Finance Review Actuals vs budget, forecast accuracy
3-4 Pre-S&OP Cross-functional alignment, gap identification
4 Executive S&OP Final approval, resource allocation

What We Deliver

Diagnostic (4-6 Weeks)

  • Current-state assessment across Plan-Buy-Make-Move-Fulfill
  • Forecast accuracy baseline (most manufacturers are at 50-60%)
  • Inventory health analysis by category
  • Quantified improvement opportunity

Implementation (6-12 Months)

  • Demand forecasting models (20%+ accuracy improvement)
  • Inventory optimization with service-level targeting
  • Supplier scorecards and strategic segmentation
  • Power BI dashboards for S&OP meetings
  • Process design and facilitation training

Sustainability (Ongoing)

  • Monthly S&OP facilitation support
  • Model retraining as demand patterns shift
  • Performance monitoring and continuous improvement

 

Supply Chain Analysis

Based on your company challenges a combination of the following analysis can be applicable.

Replenishment Modeling

Optimizes reorder points and quantities using demand patterns and lead time variability. Typically reduces inventory 15-25% while improving fill rates.

SLOB (Slow/Obsolete) Analysis

Identifies inventory at risk of obsolescence using velocity trends and lifecycle patterns. Quantifies exposure before value evaporates—typically 10-20% of inventory.

Demand Forecasting

Statistical and ML-based forecasting reducing forecast error 20-40% versus naive methods. Foundation for inventory optimization and S&OP processes.

Supplier Scorecards

Multi-dimensional supplier tracking across quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness. Creates objective basis for sourcing decisions and supplier development conversations.

Safety Stock Optimization

Calculates optimal buffer inventory using demand variability and service level requirements. Finds 20-30% of safety stock is typically misallocated.

Lead Time Variability Analysis

Quantifies supplier and internal lead time variation impacting planning accuracy. Identifies unreliable suppliers and processes causing expediting costs and stockouts.

Inventory Turns by Category

Analyzes inventory velocity across product categories and locations. Identifies slow-moving segments requiring attention and fast-movers needing availability protection.

S&OP Performance Dashboard

Integrates demand, supply, and financial metrics for executive decision-making. Enables cross-functional alignment on capacity, inventory, and customer service tradeoffs.

Why Manufacturers Choose ADEXMA for Supply Chain?

We Connect What Others Keep Separate

Most supply chain consultants focus on one piece: logistics, sourcing, or planning. But your supply chain problems don't exist in isolation.

When you optimize inventory without understanding demand, you just shift the problem. When you improve forecasting without fixing your S&OP process, the insights never reach decisions.

We connect the dots:

  • Pricing decisions that affect demand
  • Demand forecasts that drive inventory
  • Inventory targets that inform purchasing
  • Supplier performance that enables delivery

What Makes Us Different?

What Others Do What We Do
Logistics-only or sourcing-only focus End-to-end Plan-Buy-Make-Move-Fulfill
Generic frameworks from big firms Right-sized for mid-market complexity
Recommendations without implementation Hands-on process design and facilitation
Proprietary planning software Microsoft-native tools you already have
Supply chain separate from pricing Unified analytics platform

Microsoft-Native Analytics

Your team uses Excel. Your executives want Power BI dashboards. We build on that foundation.

Our supply chain analytics run on Microsoft Fabric, integrating your ERP, demand signals, and supplier data. You own the dashboards. You understand the models. No black-box forecasting.

 

How to Start? Start With a Diagnostic

Step 1: Discovery Call (30 min) We'll discuss your supply chain challenges, data environment, and whether we're a fit.

Step 2: Diagnostic Engagement (4-6 weeks) We assess your current state across Plan-Buy-Make-Move-Fulfill and quantify the opportunity.

Step 3: Decision Point You see the baseline metrics and improvement potential. You decide how to proceed.

 


 

Customized Dashboards

With our experience and best practice, we customize your dashboard around your key KPIs

Sample summary
Inventory Dasboard
Product Sales Dashboard

References & Testimonials

$8 million freed from inventory in under 12 months. We were sitting on $40M in inventory with backorders and stockouts happening simultaneously. They built us a replenishment model and S&OP process that actually works. We reduced inventory 20% while improving service levels.

VP Supply Chain, PE-backed Medical Supplies Manufacturer (<$100M revenue)

We reduced inventory by 25% while improving on-time delivery. The S&OP process ADEXMA implemented is now how we run the business.

COO, Industrial Components Manufacturer

What is S&OP and why does it matter?

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) is a monthly process that aligns demand, supply, and finance around a single operating plan. When done right, it reduces inventory, improves delivery, and eliminates firefighting.

We tried S&OP before and it didn't stick. What's different?

Most S&OP implementations fail because they're process without analytics. We build the dashboards and forecasting models that make S&OP meetings actually useful—not just a monthly status report.

How do you handle demand forecasting for high-mix manufacturers?

We use statistical methods (Prophet, ARIMA) at the product family level, then allocate down to SKUs using mix ratios. For truly custom products, we forecast capacity and backlog, not individual SKUs.

Do you integrate with our ERP?

Yes. We work with SAP, Oracle, Epicor, and most other manufacturing ERPs. Our analytics layer sits on Microsoft Fabric, pulling from your existing systems.

How long until we see results?

Most clients see actionable inventory opportunities within the diagnostic. Measurable forecast accuracy improvement typically occurs within 3-6 months.