A leading $Billion technology market leader in mission-critical data center infrastructure, facing challenges in Bill of Materials (BOM) management across a complex product portfolio.
Challenges Faced
This section outlines the core difficulties and pain points the client was experiencing. It provides context on the hurdles that needed to be overcome before achieving the successful outcome.
Unmanageable BOM Complexity:
Thousands of components led to procurement inefficiencies, supplier risks, and excess inventory.
Extended Time-to-Market:
Disconnects between engineering and manufacturing delayed New Product Introduction (NPI).
Cost Leakage:
Material shortages, rush orders, and inconsistent pricing increased supply chain expenses.
Akraya’s Strategic Solution
To transform the supply chain performance, we implemented a comprehensive BOM optimization strategy aligned with supply chain best practices:
