Case Studies

Case Study 17: Enterprise Storage OEM.
Riverwood Solutions was engaged by an enterprise storage company struggling with a new product launch. Our team:

• Implemented a more responsive SI & OP process.
• Improved materials management & procurement.
• Addressed key manufacturability issues.
• Sourced critical components for cost and leadtime reduction.
• Streamlined and documented manufacturing procedures.

Results Achieved

• MCOGS reduced by 48% with no volume increase.
• Manufacturing cycle time reduced by 84%.
• Product lead times reduced by 22%.
• Product ATP visibility created for the first time.
• Sales $ per inventory $ metric improved in excess of 180%.

Case Study 8: Power and Control Chassis.
Riverwood Solutions was hired to drive a cost reduction program for the mechanical system components for the manufacturer of a complex power and control chassis.

Results Achieved

• Mechanical BOM cost reduced by 40.2% ex-works and 38% on a dock-to-dock basis.

Case Study 19: Telecommunications Equipment.
Riverwood Solutions was tasked with designing a more efficient supply chain solution for a complex, highly configurable product.

Our Approach
The project team gathered detailed cost data on the current approach as well as specific information on customer demand, configurations, and geographic use patterns.

The output was a detailed set of models of various build and configuration options and strategies - the most attractive of which resulted in reduced inventory levels, reduced product configuration cost, and reduced order lead times.