The ECLIPS project is focused on improving tactical level decision making. The added value for its target industries will feed through in a series of improvements at the operational level.
The following benefits are expected:
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easier scheduling
- improved material handling and material flow
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shorter lead times
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reduced planning and control costs
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decreased safety stocks and buffer inventories
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easier order booking
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more accurate capacity and resource planning
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reduction of flow time and flow time variability
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increased customer responsiveness
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improved delivery reliability
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low information costs to customers and low control costs to the producers
The
most tangible and quantifiable added value will be a significant decrease in overall inventory levels. The target and firm belief of the consortium is an overall supply chain inventory reduction of 30%. This corresponds to an increase in inventory turns by 40%!
