Introducing ECR
Some key stages for an organisation implementing ECR:
•design a logistics strategy based on responsive replenishment
•understand the principles of ECR and how this will affect operations
•define the aims of ECR for the organisation and measures of performance from partnerships with organisations that can match the organisation’s aims
•introduce comprehensive EDI with suppliers and customers
•build ‘flow through’ logistics, where materials are moved as efficiently as possible
•benchmark other operations and continue to improve