Client: United States Steel Corporation (U. S. Steel) is the 15th largest global steel producer, known for manufacturing a diverse range of value-added steel sheets and tubular products. Its subsidiary, Straightline Source, generated $200M in sales and catered to industries including automotive, appliance, container, industrial machinery, construction, and oil and gas.
Challenge: Straightline Source sought to enhance its supply chain operations to support rapid growth and efficiency across its diverse product lines. To achieve this, the company partnered with Strategic Systems International (SSI) to implement a comprehensive and scalable supply chain optimization system.
Solution: SSI deployed its advanced methodologies in data science, supply chain management, and data integration to create a robust supply chain management suite tailored for Straightline Source. Key processes addressed in the implementation included demand forecasting, procurement and enterprise planning, master coil inventory planning, finished goods inventory planning, reverse trim optimization, order fulfillment, and overall trim optimization. The solution was designed to optimize every stage of the supply chain, from determining the best processing facility for each order to minimizing trim waste during production.
Result:
- Business Growth: Straightline Source efficiently scaled its operations, achieving $200M in revenue within 18 months, driven by the newly implemented supply chain system.
- Network Management: The system successfully managed a complex network of over 80 supply chain partners and hundreds of customers, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced collaboration.
- Operational Efficiency: The supply chain optimization reduced waste and streamlined processes, contributing to improved fulfillment accuracy and reduced costs.
