供应链ch03 case Starck 学生.pptVIP

Case: H. C. Starck, Inc. Background and context What are the operation problems? Why are lead times long? How might they be reduced? What are the costs? benefits? Metallurgical Products Make-to-order job shop operation 600 SKU’s made from 4” sheet bar (4 alloys) Goal to reduce 7-week customer lead times Expediting is ad hoc scheduling rule Six months of inventory Manufacturing cycle time is 2 – 3 weeks Why Is Customer Lead Time 7 Weeks? From sales order to process order takes 2 weeks Typical order requires multiple process orders, each 2 – 3 weeks Expediting as scheduling rule Customer