Mona Smith
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Capabilities
Supply Chain Systems and Inventory Improvements
The use of new technologies to drive significant business improvements
Are you aware that the success of your business could hinge on the optimization of your supply chain? In today's economy, personalized service and speedy delivery are crucial for meeting customer demands and driving business growth. By investing in the right technology, infrastructure, relationships, people, and digital technologies, you can streamline your supply chain and achieve your business objectives. With my extensive experience in designing and implementing successful supply chain solutions, I can help you unlock the full potential of your supply chain and drive business success. Let's work together to take your business to new heights.
The Supply Chain Matters!
The importance of Supply Chain has been elevated to the top of boardroom discussions and priorities in recent years.
The Importance of Supply Chain Cannot Be Underestimated. In recent years, the significance of supply chain has risen to the forefront of boardroom discussions and priorities. Every effort related to the supply chain impacts multiple business functions that previously tended to operate independently of each other, affecting the success of the initiative. As an IT leader, it can be challenging to balance conflicting priorities within the organization. Often, different lines of business assign varying levels of importance to a project, and It may not have enough time to develop a comprehensive plan that can gain support and buy-in from all relevant stakeholders, including top executives, for a successful outcome across the business.
Supply chain solutions play a crucial role in driving business success. With over 70 successful installations under my ownership, I have extensive experience in designing and implementing effective supply chain solutions that meet the demands of customers. My expertise was highlighted by a project where I rapidly designed and coded a full distribution system in just ten days, with a thirty-day validation, training, and implementation period, to rescue a multi-billion dollar corporate manufacturer. This successful project allowed the manufacturing company to rezone delivering to all of their customers without interruption. The workforce returned to normal levels. This system not only met all immediate distribution center needs and allowed the company to resume deliveries to all of their customers without interruption, but also enabled the company to accommodate a 28% rise in volume over the next 12 months. I am confident in my ability to provide top-notch supply chain solutions that deliver results and drive success for any business.
Achieving success in the modern economy requires a strong supply chain. Let me help you get there
Revolutionize Truck/Trailer Processing with Real-Time Visibility
52%
Reduced load penalties
Increased labor efficiencies
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Shipping Automation System: delivering accurate, accountable, and efficient shipping.
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$25M+
Savings in Load Adjustment, dock labor savings & damages
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This opportunity was a real need for an improved shipping automation operation system for one of the largest producers of packaged foods in the United States. The company ships products across the country and has almost 50 production facilities and 120 warehouses/distribution centers. However, their current method of supply chain management, which involves dispatching, bulk picking, sorting, customer picking, cross-docking, loading, shipping, inventory management, and transportation, has caused high load shorts accuracy, damages, and extensive labor. This has cost the company millions of dollars and has been identified as the number one problem on the executive team's "Top 3 Corporation's Strategic Challenges" list.
$25M+
Savings in Load Adjustment, dock labor savings & damages
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Helped the manufacturer optimize space utilization.
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Enabled managers to hold individual employees accountable for picking, loading, and shipping errors
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ROI met in less then 12 months for most facilities.
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A distribution center was facing challenges in managing hundreds of inbound trailers and several hundred outbound loads per week without an automated and visual system. The existing process for inbound trucks to check in and drop a trailer was not efficient, with no accurate visualization of what was in the yard and no effective system to track trailers. There was also no good way to prioritize the trucking arrivals/departures, all causing delays in distribution center operations. This led to violations, additional charges, wasted labor, poor planning, and delays.
52%
Reduced load penalties
Increased labor efficiencies
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Increased efficiency with truck/trailer processing
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Real-time, instant, intuitive visibility of the entire yard
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Stopped loading delays due to trailers not being available at the door on time
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ROI met in 3 months
