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PRJ-04

2023 — 2024 · Axis Lighting

PCB Depletion Initiative

Inventory · ERP Logic

Led PCB depletion via rule-based ERP & automation logic so obsolete inventory was consumed before new stock, releasing CAD $391K in 12 months.

Obsolete PCB inventory

$872K$481K

Capital released

CAD $391K / yr

Problem

Order picking ignored aging PCB stock, leaving $872K of obsolete inventory tying up working capital and warehouse space.

Approach

  • Mapped PCB consumption patterns across product families
  • Defined depletion-priority rules in Epicor Kinetic with the supply-chain team
  • Implemented the same logic in the automation layer so generated BOMs honored it
  • Tracked monthly drawdown via Power BI to keep the program on plan

Outcome

Obsolete inventory cut by 45% in a year, while keeping production schedules intact.

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Linear Product Calculation Tool