Material Sourcing & Planning
Our ERP-driven global planning processes streamline packaging material sourcing and supplier management, enabling you to focus on fast, efficient product delivery to regional and international markets.
Our capabilities at a glance:
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Global Material Forecasting and Planning through an Control Tower system for real-time visibility and proactive decision-making
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Packaging Supplier Selection and Quality Control to ensure consistent, cost-effective, and high-quality packaging materials
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ERP-Enabled, Demand-Driven Planning that aligns material requirements with actual market demand
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Sales and Inventory Optimization Planning (SIOP) for balanced supply and demand across global markets
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New Product Introduction (NPI) Support, integrating material planning with product launch timelines
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Excess and Obsolescence Management to minimize waste and reduce carrying costs
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Bill of Materials (BOM) Management for accurate production planning and cost control
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Material Consulting and Planning Services tailored to your operational and regional needs
Your planning process simplified
By outsourcing to us, you can focus on what matters most—planning your core product and allocating it to key markets, while we handle the rest.
Benefit
Overview
Supplier management simplification
By outsourcing material planning and sourcing to us, you gain the advantages of global sourcing capabilities while simplifying supplier qualification and control processes—dealing with just one trusted partner.
Global sourcing
ModusLink’s global supply base is accessible to all regions, driving optimized total cost and lead time, with the flexibility to reallocate resources between regions during demand spikes.
Reduced Excess & Obsolescence
Through our monthly Sales & Inventory Planning process, we collaborate closely to purchase only the necessary packaging based on your core product allocation to regions. With data-driven recommendations and joint reviews, we help you avoid unexpected excess inventory and obsolescence due to shifting demand.
Design for Manufacturability
We collaborate with your team and our suppliers to design packaging materials that meet your customer experience requirements while optimizing kitting and assembly costs.