Lead Time Reduction in Supply Chains
Lead time reduction starts with accurate demand signals and frozen planning windows. Share rolling forecasts with suppliers to align capacity and material procurement.
Parallelize engineering and tooling phases where possible. Late drawing changes are a primary cause of schedule slip in casting programs.
Build buffer at the right node — often at export consolidation, not at every production stage. Track milestone dates from casting pour to vessel departure.
Regular supplier business reviews with OTIF metrics create accountability and continuous improvement.