Supply flow visibility
Three connected sections we deploy when teams need shared visibility across inventory, suppliers, and replenishment—without pretending the data is perfect.
Inventory risk map
We chart where buffers deviate from policy by lane and facility type—not just aggregate weeks-on-hand. The map highlights where expedites cluster and where planners might be carrying phantom safety stock.
- Heat lanes by SKU family and region
- Explicit notes where data is thin (so teams do not over-trust the color)
- Links to replenishment ladder steps when risk flips from watch to action
Supplier health schema
A schema—not a single score—that separates service signals from commercial context. Procurement sees lead-time variance, quality hooks, and concentration in one structured view.
Replenishment decision ladder
A sequenced ladder shows when to adjust buffers versus when to challenge supplier commitments. Each rung names the data required and the forum that should see it.
- Rung 1 · Signal check
Confirm demand and supply signals agree within agreed noise bands.
- Rung 2 · Buffer decision
Planner adjusts buffers or flags supplier follow-up—never both silently.
- Rung 3 · Executive narrative
If risk persists, a concise brief goes to leadership with explicit trade-offs.