a.t. kearney making sure lean stocks are properly nourished
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Making Sure LeanStocks Are ProperlyNourishedIt’s time for a new view on leaninventory, one that is sustainableand healthy—not size zero, but rather size “right.”
Many companiesare seeking inventory levels that areunrealistically low.
Making Sure Lean Stocks Are Properly Nourished
Even leaninventoriesneed to beproperlynourished.
Making Sure Lean Stocks Are Properly Nourished
Just-in-time deliveries by private jet… when leaninventoriesbreak down
Making Sure Lean Stocks Are Properly Nourished
It’s just as bad to beunderstocked as overstocked.
Making Sure Lean Stocks Are Properly Nourished
Rightsizing inventories means balancing planning accuracy, supply resilience, and the customer o�er.
Making Sure Lean Stocks Are Properly Nourished
Four actions to rightsize inventories: minimize reliance on plans, look endto end, di�erentiate the o�er, andmeasure both overstocks andunderstocks.
Making Sure Lean Stocks Are Properly Nourished
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