SUPPLY CHAIN granularity to produce more informed inventory targets . These targets mirror real-world market conditions , even in volatile markets . Combined , the solutions allow Shell to improve forecast accuracy . Excess inventory has been reduced , which has in turn improved working capital use and free cash flow .
By using a single-instance ERP system , Shell was able to globally implement DS and MIO relatively quickly . This change had significant results . The majority of Shell ’ s finished product portfolio is now demand sense , while users can go about their daily and weekly planning tasks without disruption . www . shell . com 77