GRA's 4C Analysis is a sophisticated, fact-based analysis that identifies easily implemented improvement opportunities. It optimises the 4Cs -
Capital, Costs, Customer service levels and Capacity, and focuses on policies, planning practices and systems.
The 4C Analysis uses bottom-up, fact-based modelling to determine what products should be stocked in what locations and how much inventory should
be held by product, by location. The analysis considers service level targets, costs throughout the supply chain, demand volumes, logistics
capacities and supplier constraints (order minimums, etc). It determines the minimum amount of inventory required to meet service levels at the
lowest cost, which then highlights where the opportunities are to improve inventory balance. Once the model is established, it can also be used to
simulate other options.
The output creates a clear and auditable picture of the business case (quantifiable financial, efficiency and performance improvements) and what
is required to realise and sustain the benefits. A recommended stocking policy is also provided in order to optimise inventories and costs against
customer service level targets. KPIs/benchmarks are supplied for demand, inventory and supply chain functions.
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