Supply Chain Modeling
Use Cases and Deployment Scope
I have used Coupa for network optimization a while back, determining strategy related to where our facilities should be located, what facilities should support production for which markets, etc. I have recently used it for safety stock optimization and inventory strategy-related goals. The SSO models manage about $100M in inventory for the company I work for.
Pros
- Network Optimization
- Safety Stock Optimization
- Transportation Optimization
Cons
- Community user group
- Free, accessible training
- Simulation to solve the problem...not just to test the optimized solution against
Likelihood to Recommend
Coupa is well-suited for stable demand patterns. Time phased Safety Stock Optimization seems like it could use improvement. It is well-suited for making business decisions related to tradeoffs between inventory, lead time, etc.
