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Sustainable Growth through Network Optimization. Team Name: Consolidated Consulting Carson Corporon Xinlei Fan Petra Ghicu Ellie Lin. Introduction Petra Ghicu. Ellie Lin Junior MGMT & Finance. Xinlei Fan Senior MGMT & Acct. Carson Corporon Junior Industrial MGMT.
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Sustainable Growth through Network Optimization Team Name: Consolidated Consulting Carson Corporon Xinlei Fan Petra Ghicu Ellie Lin
Introduction Petra Ghicu Ellie Lin Junior MGMT & Finance Xinlei Fan Senior MGMT & Acct Carson Corporon Junior Industrial MGMT Petra Ghicu Junior MGMT & Acct
Problem StatementPetra Ghicu Currently, Eaton is facing high premium freight and high overall inventory levels which increases costs and limits sustainable growth.
Recommendations Carson Corporon • Texas • Increase lean by adding additional capacity in warehouses in order to reduce highly utilized DBN and reduce premium shipping costs • West Coast • CDC the CDC to a more optimal location as to reduce external order lead times.
Recommendations Carson Corporon • Texas • Increase lean by adding additional capacity in warehouses in order to reduce highly utilized DBN and reduce premium shipping costs • West Coast • Increase lean by removing inefficiencies and adding additional capacity in warehouses in order to reduce stock-outs and accommodate future orders • CDC e the CDC to a more optimal location as to reduce external order lead times.
Recommendations Carson Corporon • Texas • Increase lean by adding additional capacity in warehouses in order to reduce highly utilized DBN and reduce premium shipping costs • West Coast • Increase lean by removing inefficiencies and adding additional capacity in warehouses in order to reduce stock-outs and accommodate future orders • CDC • Move the CDC to a more optimal location as to reduce external order lead times
Large number of lbs. shipped long distances to Western locations
Options Ellie Lin * Could be a specialized warehouse if necessary
Options Ellie Lin * Could be a specialized warehouse if necessary
Options Ellie Lin * Could be a specialized warehouse if necessary
Options Ellie Lin * Could be a specialized warehouse if necessary
Option 1: Upgrade Dallas DBN to Warehouse Xinlei Fan • Pros • Upgrades temporary solution to permanent • Increase warehouse usage by other CMSC’s by having larger stock • Strong backup for W34 and W87 in case of any stock-out • Lower premium shipping cost for Dallas CMSCsinvestment
Option 1: Upgrade Dallas DBN to Warehouse Xinlei Fan • Pros • Upgrades temporary solution to permanent • Increase warehouse usage by other CMSC’s by having larger stock • Strong backup for W34 and W87 in case of any stock-out • Lower premium shipping cost for Dallas CMSCs • Cons • Restructures Dallas operation • Requires capital investment
Option 2 - Lean in California Ellie Lin • Recommendations: • Remove uncommon parts from W87 to allow future expansion of the tech sector and prevent stock out • Add a small DBNto accommodate the less used SVC parts • Long Term: transform DBNto a general warehouse like W34 • Take into account W87 and DBN usage when determining warehouse specialization
Option 2 - Lean in California Ellie Lin • Pros • Prevent stock-out for common parts • Decreases lead time • Reduces premium shipping cost • Reduces ending inventory • Cons • Restructures California operation • Requires capital investment • Potential to overestimate future need
Option 3: Move CDC to Mid WestPetra Ghicu • Pros • Less transit time to West Coast • Existing east coast plants are able to supply CMSCs • Political-- central corridor states are wealthier than nearby states • Cons • Short-term capital investment • Restructuring order process for external sites • Building a new relationship with another company
Implementation Carson Corporon 1 2 3 5 4 0 6
Conclusion Carson Corporon • Texas • Increase lean by adding additional capacity in warehouses in order to reduce highly utilized DBN and reduce premium shipping costs within the next two years • West Coast • Increase lean by removing inefficiencies and adding additional capacity in warehouses in order to reduce stock-outs and accommodate future orders within the next 2-6 years • CDC • Move the CDC to a more optimal location as to reduce external order lead times in 4 years
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Large number of lbs. shipped long distances to Western locations