The Forecasted Inventory Management Program will improve the stability of inventory supply and
reduce shortages and excessive stock.
The program will support a stable supply of materials to manufacturing partners independent of
plan fluctuations and will reduce the occurrence of shortages and excesses of stock and unnecessary
transportation expedite costs for both buyers and suppliers.
Value Proposition
This program seeks to achieve Just in time material management and reduction of lead-times for
inventory deliveries. This will lead to more accurate demand signals to increase visibility
in the supply chain and enhance response of suppliers.
Program Participants
Cisco Systems, Intel, Micron, Sumitomo Bakelite, Sumitomo Metal Industries (SITIX),
Tokyo Ohka Kogyo (TOK), Toppan Printing, Wahlee.
