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ories – Countries – Groups of retailers/manufacturers 17 DUS02769000101pt Pilot trials 18 Lines DUS02769000101pt In module III, an availability improvement roadmap will be developed and tested in close cooperation with participants (1) III Pilot trials Supply chain definition Availability assessment Performance targets 1 2 3 Contents Results ? Choice of a product category ? Analysis of the supply chain for this category in 3 differently developed markets ? Tool: Workshops, expert interviews ? Process mapping for entire supply chain (product and information flow) ? Strengths and weaknesses of process ? Differences in supply chain strategies for different markets and store formats ? Assessment of supply chain (product + information flow) with 4 measures: – Structure of process (plants, IT infrastructure) – Costs of core processes – Volumes for each case process – Performance of processes (forecast accuracy, inventory levels, etc.) ? Current distribution structure and availability performance of participants ? Key business opportunities to improve availability in the short and long run ? Matching of traditional targets (stock levels, lead times, wastage) with current category marketing strategy ? Consideration of supply chain structure and availability performance ? Determination of relevant availability targets for chosen category ? Targets for all participants of supply chain 19 Lines DUS02769000101pt In module III, an availability improvement roadmap will be developed and tested in close cooperation with participants (2) III Pilot trials Improvement strategies Supply chain tactics 4 5 Contents Results ? Evaluation of different possible availability improvement strategies, considering potential of IT solutions ? Design of ideal information flow, IT requirements, possible integrated category management – CPFR application ? Strategy that incorporates set targets, using IT solutions ? Costbenefit analyses of different IT tools ? Workshops with participants on previous experiences with measures such as CRP ? Analysis on effectiveness of CPFR ? Validation of tactics against performance targets ? Definition of range of tactics/measures that employ development strategy – action plan ? Evaluation of effectiveness of CPFR 20 Lines DUS02769000101pt Retailer Collaborative activities Manufacturer Develop mon frontend agreement With regard to tactics we will also look at the impact CPFR can have on improving availability Generate joint business plan Create sales forecast Identify exceptions for sales forecast Resolve, collaborate on exception items Create order forecast Identify exceptions for order forecast Resolve / collaborate on exception items Order generation Exception triggers Exception triggers Retailer support data