“Now that our forecasts have increased in accuracy, McKesson Canada can deliver higher levels of customer service. Our fill rates exceed our targets by 0.1% on average, and by 1% for new products. The overall value to customers also includes increased product availability and fewer lost sales.”
Improved inbound efficiency in distribution centers
“Because we can order products better and more accurately, Blue Yonder has enabled McKesson Canada to improve its receiving throughput by 10%, resulting in a more efficient use of labor, logistics and administrative resources.”
Productivity gains thanks to process automation
“Blue Yonder software streamlines and accelerates our everyday processes for managing inbound shipments and making inventory decisions. For example, an auto-approval feature enables McKesson Canada to generate automated approvals of Blue Yonder’s recommended supply plans for about 45% of our product portfolio, leading to significant gains in efficiency and productivity.”
解決方案的助益
Blue Yonder’s combination of industry-standard and specialized, patented demand forecasting algorithms cover every type of sales pattern, including slow-moving SKUs, highly seasonal products and lumpy demand. This capability helps McKesson Canada achieve maximum forecast accuracy, with minimal time and effort from planners. Blue Yonder’s supply planning and replenishment capabilities help McKesson stage the right inventory throughout its distribution network, minimizing stock outs while maximizing inventory turns. The result is increased service, at a lower inventory investment. Automation enables Blue Yonder to handle much of the heavy lifting and decision making, leaving planners to focus on strategic priorities. In addition, Blue Yonder’s advanced analytics help maintain and even improve performance over time.
