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With BaxterPredict, CFOs gain the insight to control inventory costs, strengthen cash flow, and deliver measurable financial impact.
THE CHALLENGE
Meet Chloe
Chloe is the CFO of a life sciences company that manufactures high-availability machines like MRI and surgical equipment. Each month, she reviews carrying costs and inventory value—figures that represent a major investment and weigh heavily on financial performance. Her service operations are generating losses, and high inventory costs continue to tie up working capital and impact financial statements.
She needs a clear way to lower these costs, improve cash flow, and turn service operations into a financial driver.
The risks:
High inventory carrying costs and tied-up working capital
Limited cash flow visibility
Service operations that reduce overall financial impact
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FROM CHALLENGES TO WINS
How We Help Chloe Succeed
BaxterPredict connects service and financial performance so CFOs can clearly see where working capital is tied up, where costs can be reduced, and how service operations can become a financial driver.
For a CFO like Chloe, that means:
- Reducing working capital
Inventory optimization algorithms minimize excess parts and lower carrying costs. - Financial forecasting accuracy
Predictive analytics connect service performance to reliable financial projections. - Visibility into cost drivers
Cost-to-serve analytics and KPI dashboards provide transparency into the financial impact of service decisions.
USE CASES
Stanley Black & Decker Client Success Story
The Challenge
- SBD needed a standardized global planning tool to streamline reporting and best practices across regions and business units.
- A third-party analysis identified the best solution for their needs.
- SBD partnered with Baxter Planning to implement a global planning solution for nearly 100,000 parts across 20 distribution centers and 100+ service centers.
The Solution
- SBD implemented BaxterProphet for inventory planning, starting in North America and expanding globally as the corporate standard.
- Baxter Planning’s in-house experts ensured a smooth rollout, followed by hands-on training to maximize the software’s capabilities.
- BaxterProphet’s automation streamlined supply chain processes, reducing costs, improving service levels, and allowing planners to focus on strategic initiatives.
The Result
- Automation reduced manual work, cutting transportation costs by reducing backorders and expedited shipping, and lowering inventory costs by 8% across 15 distribution centers.
- Improved execution to inventory plans by 6% across four regions and enhanced tool repair turnaround, driving higher customer satisfaction.
- Increased automation allowed the supply chain team to shift focus from tactical tasks to strategic initiatives.
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