Haier Group,
Haier Group, founded in 1984, is a global leader in the home appliances and consumer electronics industry. The company is renowned for its innovative solutions and smart appliances, consistently pushing the boundaries of technology and customer satisfaction. Haier’s presence in Europe is managed by Haier Europe, headquartered in Vimercate, Italy, ensuring high-quality products and seamless integration of advanced technology and unique design.
Haier offers a comprehensive range of home appliances designed to meet the diverse needs of customers across the European market.
Objectives
The project aims to optimize Haier’s supply chain operations by implementing sedApta’s Demand Driven Material Requirements Planning (DDMRP) solution. This system enhances efficiency by replacing traditional planning methods with a demand-driven approach, improving operational agility and customer satisfaction.
Specific objectives include:
- Enhancing operational efficiency by leveraging AI-based demand planning.
- Optimizing stock levels while ensuring service level improvements.
- Providing Haier managers with real-time visibility into inventory, order proposals, and distribution networks.
- Increasing responsiveness to supply chain disruptions through predictive analytics.
- Establishing a scalable, AI-enhanced planning infrastructure for future growth.
Solution
Haier partnered with sedApta to implement the DDMRP solution, ensuring an agile and responsive supply chain. The system was integrated across Haier’s entire distribution network, covering both central and local warehouses.
The sedApta DDMRP solution enables continuous monitoring of stock levels, optimizing purchase orders and warehouse transfers through advanced algorithms such as Prioritized Share. This approach enhances logistical efficiency by dynamically adjusting supply levels based on real demand.
Key advantages:
- Integrated real-time monitoring: Ensures accurate demand-driven planning through dynamic buffers and demand synchronization.
- Optimized stock management: Reduces excess stock by 20% and improves delivery punctuality by 10%.
- Future-ready infrastructure: Allows seamless integration with AI-driven forecasting and automation systems.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency: Demand-driven planning has reduced excess inventory and improved material flow.
- Enhanced visibility and control: Real-time data ensures optimized stock distribution and responsiveness.
- Improved customer satisfaction: Reduced lead times and enhanced delivery accuracy.
- Scalability for the future: The modular sedApta Suite supports future expansion and AI-driven enhancements.
This collaboration has not only optimized Haier’s supply chain but has also reinforced sedApta’s role in the digital transformation of the manufacturing sector.
