Sedlak
Inventory Planning & Optimization
We are passionate about helping you solve your toughest inventory challenges
A Holistic Approach to Inventory Management in Supply Chain
Sedlak employs proven methods and tools to enable industry goals of “right product, right place, right time” requirements while minimizing costs. Our experts enable clients to develop strategies and soften the impacts of unpredictable demand, supply shortages and lead times, as well as improve inventory flow (“push” vs. “pull”).
We enable clients to balance inventory investment and desired service levels and utilize warehouse management system (WMS) capabilities to improve planning performance and tracking accuracy. Our analysts have the expertise to determine the ideal flow of products, best stocking levels and locations and overall supply chain enhancement.
Inventory Planning and Optimization Services
- Inventory opportunity assessments
- Service level policy development and management
- Forecasting and demand planning
- Right-sizing initiatives
- Inventory accuracy and systems utilization process improvements
- Deployment planning
- OS&D reconciliation and disposition
- Management tool selection and implementation
- Inventory Channel Deployment Strategy (e.g. Retail, Ecommerce, Wholesale, etc.)
- Customer SKU Velocity Analysis as it pertains to which SKUs to carry at each facility
- Inventory Holding and Replenishment Strategy (e.g. all active Vs. conventional reserve, residual Vs traditional replenishment, etc.)
- Inventory level and facility(s) rightsizing initiatives
Success Stories
Distribution Strategy for GlaxoSmithKline
We recommended a preferred 3-DC option and a preferred 4-DC Option to a multinational pharmaceutical, biologics, vaccine and consumer healthcare company, each equally reducing transportation expenses. In addition, we recommended network options that maintained targeted service levels for both.
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Transportation Analysis for Fresh Mark, Inc.
Sedlak provided FreshMark, a subsidiary of Sugardale Foods, with an optimal equipment concept and layout to reduce product touches and related labor costs. We also identified additional improvement opportunities to consider with the development of a master campus plan to balance efficiencies across functions and locations.
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Robotic System at Crocs
We have worked on multiple initiatives for Crocs and continue to do so today. From Increased efficiency in retail and wholesale processing efficiency through use of a bomb-bay sorter to the outfitting of a pop up facility to handle a large growth in ecommerce demand, we continue to be a valued trusted partner of Crocs.
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By Daniel Hyla and Michael Davis Tariffs have continued to disrupt global trade, paralyzing many supply chains. As costs rise and uncertainty persists, networks are under scrutiny as organizations search for ways to minimize impact.
With the uncertainty of how the tariffs will impact your business, it is critical to implement a mitigation strategy. Regardless of the results of the tariff negotiations, the following actions can position your supply chain for success.
Summary: The session focused on enhancing competitive advantage through effective supply chain design, featuring insights from Sedlak Management Consultants and Optilogic. Lou Cerny, Vice President, welcomed participants to Sedlak’s fifth annual Lunch and Learn series.
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Found Money: How to Clean Up Preference Cards to Cut Inventory Spend and Boost Margins
Heightened cost pressures continue to force hospitals to look for ways to reduce wasted spend. In fact, in a recent survey, hospital executives said finding cost savings to meet their current-year objectives is one of their top challenges. In this whitepaper, we explore how the supply chain—more specifically, inventory and order management processes—is a natural place to look for savings.
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