We now have a single source of truth. Inulta’s integration gives us the power to mine insights from over 14 sources of granular data to quickly produce actionable results. This speed allows us better control over financial data and lets the controllers team produce detailed reports on-demand. Everybody is speaking the same language.
– Jody Rogers, CPIM CSCP, Director Global Supply Chain, Charles River
Charles River Laboratories, a global leader in preclinical and clinical laboratory services, cell and gene therapy, and microbial quality control, faced major supply chain challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. Demand surged, raw materials became scarce, and disconnected legacy systems made it difficult to respond efficiently.
To modernize and streamline planning, Charles River implemented CCH Tagetik Supply Chain Planning and Sales & Operations Planning, with Inulta as the key implementation partner. The result was a switch from reactive firefighting to proactive, data-driven decision-making.
Inulta helped Charles River transition from siloed systems to a unified, intelligent planning environment built on CCH Tagetik and powered by the Analytic Information Hub (AIH). The solution integrated over 14 data sources, including ERPs, spreadsheets, and manual files, into a single platform that enabled:
- Accurate, real-time forecasting
- Scenario modeling across supply chain and finance
- Vertical alignment of sales, supply chain, and operations
- On-demand reporting and granular data analysis
- Secure, role-based access across global teams
Highlights
- 84% reduction in backorders
- 68% decrease in backorder days
- 86% fewer items on backorder
- 75% projected drop in expiring inventory
- 40% savings in shipping costs for select product lines
Two years later, Charles River expanded its capabilities with Inulta’s guidance. The solution evolved to support Integrated Business Planning, breaking down barriers between finance and operations. With clean, centralized data, the company now supports strategic, financial, sales, and operational planning with confidence and agility.
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