Freedom Furniture

Supply Chain

Replenishment Solution

Summary of Success

Productivity improved 22% with no additional labour or capital resource. Improved due date performance and reduction in stock levels.

“Establishment of KPIs was well executed, appropriate and addressed glaring gaps. The Thinking Process exercise allowed us to reinforce management’s ideas and goals all on one page. It has enhanced the throughput operating culture, with all employees speaking the same language.

Geoff McIntosh, CEO

The Problem

To deliver productivity, reliability and profitability to the imports warehouse.

Existing processes did not match business requirements resulting in excessive inventory and work in progress, stress and unmotivated employees and sub standard delivery and reliability. 

The Solution

Ensemble performed a strategic review of the Freedom supply chain, warehouse operations, performance management procedures and metrics as well as the organisational structure and implemented the appropriate solutions to address the key challenges facing Freedom.