Case study: The Vita Coco Company
Vita Coco achieves major cost savings and streamlines operations with RELEX.
Determine and balance the future need for materials and capacity to meet company goals. Use AI to create optimized production plans automatically by calculating accurate production proposals to meet demand and target stocks, and overall efficiency.
3-5% Increase
in service levels
1-2% Reduction
in purchasing costs
20-50% Reduction
in manual planning
25% Reduction
in production labor & outsourcing
Master planning automates and optimizes the production plans of production sites by calculating accurate proposals to meet demand and target stocks. Evaluate all production options while respecting defined supply constraints and associated costs.
Key features
Achieve accurate production orders for a manufacturing plant/site using capacity constraints, ensuring optimal resource utilization and minimizing production bottlenecks. This leads to more efficient operations and better alignment with demand forecasts.
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Benefits
Increase availability and reduce operational and purchase costs through efficient production plans and better supply-demand matching, while minimizing manual work.
Optimized production and purchase order calculations help align with demand and capacity, making the supply chain more cost-effective and reliable. Scenario planning lets you compare different what-if scenarios to pick the best plan. Automated alerts and better demand matching provide a clear view and simplify production planning, cutting down on manual work and boosting efficiency.
Seamless integration with existing systems ensures accurate and efficient data flow across the supply chain. The RELEX platform’s robust scalability and performance capabilities will support the business as it grows, handling large volumes of data and transactions without compromising efficiency. Adherence to stringent security protocols and compliance standards will protect sensitive data and ensure regulatory compliance, mitigating potential risks.
Production order proposal calculation provides detailed, optimized plans for each period, ensuring efficient use of resources. Cyclical planning simplifies daily tasks by locking production sequences. Scenario planning and forecast consumption enable planners to assess various scenarios and automatically adjust forecasts based on actual orders, enhancing responsiveness and accuracy.
Purchase order proposal calculation ensures timely and cost-effective purchases of raw materials. Replenishment order models automate supply processes, reducing stock-outs and maintaining consistency. Detailed production insights and proactive alerts help manage raw material needs effectively and address potential issues early.
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