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From Bottleneck to Agility: S and Y Industries’ Supply Chain Revamp with CalcuQuote By Brant Littrell, Director of Supply Chain, S and Y Industries
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and Y Industries, a leader in the electronics manufactur- ing field, encountered signifi-
cant supply chain challenges, in- tensified by the global parts short- age. Implementing CalcuQuote’s Material Supply Planner (MSP) revolutionized their procurement process, enhancing visibility across their supply chain in real- time. This transformation led to sig-
nificant improvements in cash flow, operational scalability, and invento- ry management efficiency, while maintaining workforce levels. Addi- tionally, it resulted in increased staff morale and satisfaction. Through CalcuQuote, S and Y
Industries achieved a faster and more efficient order processing system, underscoring the impact of digital solutions on business ef- ficiency and growth. S and Y In- dustries is a premier EMS provi - der specializing in PCB assembly, known for its commitment to qual- ity and innovation. Operating in a highly competitive market, the company sought to overcome sup- ply chain inefficiencies in the con- text of global shortages.
Supply Chain Challenges S and Y Industries encoun-
tered several critical supply chain challenges that threatened the company’s efficiency and growth potential. The global parts short- age revealed significant scaling
problems within the purchasing department. Despite increasing the team size, S and Y Industries struggled to keep up with demand, compounded by the risk of high staff turnover. The absence of an integrated
system hindered the company’s ability to have a complete view of the supply chain, making efficient management difficult. The parts shortage led to cash
flow challenges, as production de- lays caused by even a small per- centage of missing components re- sulted in inventory accumulation and financial strain. The inefficiency of the pur-
chasing process became a major obstacle for the business, prevent- ing timely order fulfillment and impacting overall operations. Without a system to integrate
all relevant data, addressing com- plex component substitution be- came a cumbersome process. This lack of integration made it difficult to track order progress, identify missing components, and decide which orders could proceed, tying team members down to manual tasks and diverting their focus from strategic initiatives. S and Y Industries’ objectives
were targeted at addressing spe- cific operational challenges: to en- hance the purchasing depart- ment’s ability to scale and operate efficiently amidst a global parts shortage, to expedite and stream-
line purchasing processes to pre- vent them from becoming a bottle- neck, to gain real-time visibility into the supply chain for improved order and inventory management, and to better manage alternates and substitutes.
CalcuQuote Solution CalcuQuote provided a tai-
lored Material Supply Planner (MSP) solution that seamlessly in- tegrated with S and Y’s existing ERP system. By leveraging the software’s advanced automation and analytical capabilities, S and Y was able to allocate human re- sources more strategically, focus- ing on growth and customer serv- ice. Exceeding initial expectations, the solution resulted in a signifi- cant reduction in manual work- loads and introduced a new level of supply chain agility and resilience. This enabled S and Y to rapidly adjust to market changes and shortages while increasing em- ployee satisfaction. The solution’s impact was particularly notable in its ability to handle complex parts substitutions and supply chain disruptions, ensuring that S and Y remained competitive and respon- sive in a challenging global envi- ronment. The implementation was a
collaborative effort, beginning with a comprehensive analysis of S and Y’s existing processes. Through workshops and data vali-
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dation, a custom deployment plan was developed and executed, fo- cusing on staff training and sys- tem optimization. The implementation of Cal-
cuQuote’s Material Supply Plan- ner (MSP) transformed the opera- tional efficiency at S and Y Indus- tries, delivering significant out- comes. Enhanced visibility across the supply chain fortified S and Y’s resilience against disruptions with a notable 68% reduction in miss- ing kits. This pivotal improvement has allowed them to maintain a steady production flow. The purchasing team shifted
its focus to strategically managing part shortages and leveraging Cal- cuQuote for systematic purchasing and routine tasks, enhancing effi- ciency without the need to expand the team. They dramatically in- creased their processing capacity from 800 demand lines per month to 6,000 in just three weeks, sav- ing 1,000 hours on manual tasks. The new system’s scalability en- sures that S and Y Industries is well-prepared to multiply its sales without straining the purchasing department. CalcuQuote’s MSP empow-
ered S and Y Industries with the ability to swiftly identify and man- age alternative parts, reducing or eliminating the impact of supply chain shortages on production. This combined with the clear, overarching visibility of the supply chain status enabled S and Y to not only bring their inventory to optimal levels but also fulfill and ship orders more efficiently. S and Y Industries overcame
cash flow issues, ensuring healthy financial operations and enabling continued production without de- lays from missing parts. Transitioning from a stress-
ful, siloed work environment to a more integrated and strategic fo- cus significantly boosted team morale and job satisfaction, even amidst global part shortages. Despite a much faster pur-
chasing pace, there was a 35.6% decrease in inventory levels within 9 months. The company leveraged existing stocks more effectively, reduced excess inventory and bet- ter aligned spending with produc-
tion needs. Contact: CalcuQuote, Inc.,
414 Englewood Drive, Murphy, TX 75094 % 909-278-8233 E-mail:
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October, 2024
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