A recent downsizing at the client company happened
to coincide with an unforeseen, yet rapid,
market expansion. Deliveries for some product
lines extended from six to eight weeks up to 27
weeks. Supply was not meeting demand for one of
the client’s key markets. To add to the challenge, a
portion of the client’s capital equipment was slated
for a major, six-month overhaul, which would further
impact deliveries. The client had assigned
engineers to analyze these complex and highly
interrelated processes manually, but could not find
a solution to the complex supply problem.