
We have a diverse range of materials on subjects from manufacturing & distribution to planning, scheduling,software implementation tips as well as, in the Defence and Government space, tender preparation methodologies, how to pitch to the armed services or information on key military logistics practices. We also have a wide network to draw specialist advice from. There is no charge to our answers. Its our passion.
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This months questions moderator is Rod Rayward from our defence practice. He will co-ordinate responses from our variety of experts.
About Rod
Prior to joining SMT Consulting Rod has worked in Defence and Defence related industries. He has held various positions within the military including command of combat units on the front lines in East Timor, project and program management roles of key Defence projects and senior roles within the Defence Materiel Organisation. And all of this comes with a sense of humour!

Rodney Rayward – Defence & Government Services Practice Manager
rodney.rayward@smt.com.au
+61 3 9859 3710
Some questions we have received…
… my forecasts in SAP are not getting any better, can you provide some information on how you have improved forecast accuracy?
… can you provide some best practice methods to calculate saftey stocks?
… can you describe the army tender evaluation process?
… where can I get information of Theory of Constraints and how to apply it to a metal manufacturing business?
… I cannot get my shop floor to follow my production schedules, can you provide some tips please?
… do you have any examples of KPI’s I can use to use to manage the costs of my truck fleet?
