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Expertise Plexus and its world class supply chain partners specialize in supply chain design and management including global sourcing, materials management, and logistics tailored to meet unique customer needs. The Association of Operations Management (APICS) certified award winning supply chain staff embraces best practices across multiple industries. Plexus supply chain leaders hold APICS certifications in all three disciplines: Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM), Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM), and Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP). Plexus Supply Chain personnel are thought leaders in the industry, and often speak at national and international conferences. A key Plexus supply chain expert was named a "Pro to Know" by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine in 2007. Lead Time Reduction Lead time reduction is achieved by Plexus through supplier development and partnering. Plexus holds suppliers accountable for lead times, and through strategies like demand pull, suppliers become leaner, more flexible and synchronized. Where total cost and risk are controlled, Plexus works to implement Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) or consignment based models, as well as other modes of demand pull such as Auto-Replenishment (AR). Flexibility Flexibility is ensured while limiting risk through a Demand Driven Supply Networks (DDSN) based approach. DDSN is the simplest and most effective method of synchronizing supply and demand. It works by removing raw material or intermediate assembly lead-times from the critical path, reducing excess inventory while providing necessary flexibility, enhancing reaction speed, and minimizing downstream delivery lead-times. Execution Plexus redefines the standard for responding to customer business requirements with its ability to optimize a customer, product, or market focused supply chain design. Supply Chain experts work with each customer to quantify the nature of their demand and service level requirements and model the impact of this information on delivery, cost, and risk. Plexus has the tools and expertise to address customer demand variability over lead-time requirements, and achieve the desired results at a predictable, market sensitive cost. These demand pull models can improve service and control liability regardless of forecast inaccuracies. In doing so Plexus provides the customer with the information needed to understand the choices available to the customer to allow an appropriate balance between service and total cost. "Plexus proprietary supply chain design, procurement, and inventory optimization tools and processes are leading edge as audited by a recognized third party consulting firm in 2006, best in the EMS industry supply chain and inventory optimization capability." Material Flexibility Solutions Where customers need speed and flexibility, responding inside of lead-times is a critical success factor. Yet, demand is harder than ever to predict. Plexus material and supply chain solutions are developed based on the understanding of "Supply Chain Physics" and modeling the customers' needs for speed and flexibility while controlling total cost and liability. The core building blocks of Plexus supply chain design are its proprietary analysis, design and simulation tools OPDM (Optimal Procurement & Deployment Modeling) and ISLM (Inventory Service level Modeling). These tools help determine the tactical methods that best fit every supply chain element, from raw materials, even suppliers' suppliers, to subassemblies and finished goods. Supply Chain & Materials Tools
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