UGL
SUPPLY CHAIN marketing information from customers ( internal / external ), look at historical consumption and insert a predictable variability factor , because in the maintenance business you ’ re always going to have emerging type work . It ’ s all about trying to build the right forecast model .”
“ Our ultimate objective is a dynamic supply chain that is responsive to our customers . But more importantly it will become a fundamental enabler for the reduction of inventory held within the business and will improve the ROCE ( return on capital employed ), making sure inventory is not on shelves being lazy ; it is actually working for us .”
“ Two years ago we were very much in the build space and now that shift has seen the supply chain change to the maintenance of assets instead . Historically we had a business referred to as the National Freight Parts Sales , which had rendered supply chain capability .”
UGL has now implemented a more robust supply chain focusing on operational efficiency , core competency , and total quality management across its Rail division . Inventory management has also improved , with sales and operational
Dean Newman
“ The outlook is positive in that we ’ ll continue to diversify and serve our customers with exceptional service , and as we migrate from a push to pull inventory strategy it will help us to help them .” www . ugllimited . com 69