Bakelite Synthetics, a producer of specialty resins and compounds, adopted Arkieva’s supply chain solutions after acquiring Georgia-Pacific Chemicals in 2022. The legacy system lacked data visibility and efficiency, prompting Bakelite to use Arkieva for demand, supply, inventory planning, and scheduling. Arkieva's platform improved visibility into demand trends, capacity utilization, and facilitated automated S&OP management. Results included a $37 million reduction in working capital, better inventory management, and enhanced forecasting accuracy. The integration of Arkieva solutions has become crucial for Bakelite’s operational success and future growth.

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