IMAFS - Benefits

IMAFS was created to support inventory management and forecasting functions:

	improve and control customer service (internal or external).
	forecast future requirements.
	reduce overall inventories.
	identify surplus stock.
	facilitate replenishment.
	facilitate vendors management.
	better manage lead-time.
	facilitate distribution activities.

Typicaly, IMAFS can allow you to reduce inventory by about 20 to 30 %.

Telus Quebec uses IMAFS in a PeopleSoft environment. Telus Quebec meets its service targets and has undertaken a substantial inventory reduction with the help of the forecasting and min-max functionalities of IMAFS.
(Article on results at Telus Quebec - Gestion Logistique)
(Article on results at Telus Quebec - Direction Informatique Express) (available in french only)

Cambior has obtained important inventory reductions with the use of IMAFS in its Omai mine in Guyana in a ERP Oracle environment. Cambior appreciates the flexibility in the lead-time calculation because it takes into account the transportation mode by air, sea and land.