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IBM implemented DF in its Americas region and intends to roll out the solution worldwide. IBM reports that the solution has reduced customer delivery cycle time by 20% through real-time order scheduling and improved customer responsiveness. This also contributed to a 2% overall
improvement in IBM client satisfaction in 2004 and record inventory lows.
The i2 DF application was deployed on an IBM pSeries eServer in three business releases to deliver a scalable and high performing customer order scheduling solution. Real-time integration was achieved between i2 DF and SAP R/3 using IBM WebSphere Business Integration Server, which provides a real-time seamless framework. It is IBM's goal over the next several months to achieve additional supply chain improvements in on-time delivery and productivity, reductions in delivery cycle time and higher client satisfaction.
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Transnet, one of the largest integrated transport companies in the world, handles 60 percent of all freight moved within and across South Africa’s borders by rail, road, sea and air. The company’s goal is to create efficient distribution networks and help drive down costs for South African industries, while enhancing its competitive advantage. Transnet leverages i2 FreightMatrix to enable and sustain efficient, collaborative logistics management practices.
Transnet reports that i2 FreightMatrix enables the company to collaborate with and share information, processes and assets with customers and suppliers across its business. Transnet uses i2 FreightMatrix as the architecture for logistics collaboration projects centered on visibility to maximize its asset utilization while satisfying customer needs. Using this tool, Transnet’s shippers are able to log orders and then track the movement and whereabouts of freight at all times, online and in real-time. The company’s rail division, Spoornet, reports impressive results through collaboration initiatives with its shippers. This includes one instance of a 30% reduction in industry-dedicated wagons to do the same work. Using i2 FreightMatrix, Spoornet reports the company is able to better interact with its shippers and is able to more efficiently manage supply chains, allowing for more accurate business forecasting and contingency planning. Spoornet reports that the solution has also helped decrease costs associated with bottlenecks, missed deliveries, stock piling and more costly transportation alternatives.
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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a market leader in the dedicated semiconductor foundry service business, initiated a supply chain management improvement program aimed at improving customer forecast and demand support processes, improving customer order confirmation flexibility, speed and accuracy and improving customer order delivery schedule accuracy. In order to sustain the high year-to-year business growth rate, TSMC determined it was crucial to excel in its planning and execution processes. As a result, the company implemented i2 Supply Chain Planner, i2 Demand Planner and i2 Demand Fulfillment.
By using i2 solutions, TSMC operations reports it was able to improve delivery schedule accuracy and reduce excess scrap materials successfully. The company reports that committed line item performance has improved and a significant reduction in order confirmation cycle time for unplanned orders. According to TSMC, intangible benefits include better scalability and logistics operations to help the company adapt to its growth in the future.
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