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Norgren is a major international company, with decades of experience in coordinating large-scale customer projects across national boundaries. Norgren guarantees availability of pneumatic products and local support anywhere in the world, via a global service network consisting of a combination of 75 of its own market companies and independent distributors.
 
‘Prior to Optimiza being chosen as the European inventory optimisation system, each European market company managed their own inventory in isolation with no central
visibility, collaboration and co-ordination’ says Guy Dunkerley, IMI Norgren European Logistics Director. ‘
 
The implementation of Optimus’s methodology and Optimiza system has resulted in significant improvements to the efficiency of Norgren’s supply chain, namely:
 
  • Norgren’s UK stock was reduced by over €1.5m (26%) between August 2002 and February 2003. Availability remains in line with target levels.
  • Other countries implemented later have seen reductions of between 9% & 14% to date, with inventory continuing to decrease.
  • Forecasting is now accepted as an essential component in managing the company’s inventory.

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