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The Reset Moment: Taming Kimberly-Clark’s Supply Chain Chaos
How does a Fortune 500 giant handle a network that swings from 3 trucks one day to 24 the next? In this episode, we dive into the Kimberly-Clark Case Study and the birth of Project EARL (Early AM Release and Leveling).
We explore the phenomenon of "order bunching" and how Kimberly-Clark used LevelLoad to create a 30-day smoothing strategy. Discover the "placeholder" strategy that allowed them to tender shipments 2.5 days earlier than before, securing preferred carriers at committed rates.
Key Takeaways:
60% reduction in daily variability across North American operations.
97% first tender…
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