Supply Chain & Planning Optimization in a Pharma Company

Background and Objectives

The need

Large Pharma plant part of a multinational network was encountering several issues in managing the supply and operational planning process.

The goals

Several out of stock cases generated by inconsistent planning practices, product allocation mechanism and production scheduling inefficiencies.

The project

Project goals:

  • Redefine S&OP policy and processes.
  • Optimize demand management and scheduling processes.
  • Formalize new solutions in a standard rulebook to facilitate execution.

Approach

01.

Assessment

  • Interviews and data analysis with Supply Chain, Planning and Production depts.
  • Mapping of key gaps vs supply chain and planning best practice benchmark models

02.

Redesign

  • Design of a new planning calendar and rulebook for the Plant, in line with corporate policies
  • Redefinition of capacity statement logics and key unit scheduling “standards”

03.

Implementation

  • Design of implementation plans and control metrics.
  • Operative support working side by side with the Planning dept. of the Plant during the first implementation months.

Key Outcomes