Collaborating with Supply Chain Partners
A Case Study with Corning Cable Systems
Copyright © 2007 Supply Chain Connect, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Copyright 2007 Supply Chain Connect, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Background
Corning Cable Systems offers the
broadest range of end-to-end fibre optic
and copper product solutions for
telecommunications networks.
Corning wanted to improve their supply
chain to reduce inventory levels (thereby
adding to bottom line savings) and
reduce overall administrative costs- all
without expensive or time-consuming
investments.
The Solution
Corning chose Supply Chain Connect
from a short list of bluechip software
companies to roll out a state-of-the-art
supply chain connectivity solution using
internet-based communication protocols
to share information between
manufacturers and their suppliers
securely and reliably.
Benefits
After only three months Corning could
already seen the benefits in time
allocation and process management -
they were allocating only a few hours per
week yet collaborating with over 50 of
their suppliers over their private supply
hub hosted by Supply Chain Connect.
Case Study
In providing high quality products to their
customers, Corning Cable Systems must
work closely with suppliers and
distributors to ensure seamless
communication and on-time delivery. As
a leading manufacturer of fibre optic and
copper communications system
solutions, Corning Cable Systems
provide thousands of products to as
many end-users for voice, data and video
network applications worldwide.
Staying abreast of production needs,
inventory and contract fulfilment is critical
to the company's commitment to total quality
and superior customer satisfaction that
distinguish it as a leader in the
telecommunications industry.
But Corning Cable Systems have recognized
the need to not only be driven by customer
satisfaction but also to be as cost-efficient as
possible by reducing inventory levels,
increasing inventory turns