Plutar & Owner
Plutar Plutar
Owner Owner
Plutar Plutar
I think the most critical thing for both of us is figuring out how to scale operations efficiently while staying ahead of the competition. What are your thoughts on optimizing the supply chain to reduce lead times and costs?
Owner Owner
Sure, let’s slash lead times, lock in bulk deals, implement real‑time tracking, automate reorder points, ditch the middleman, use data analytics to spot bottlenecks, get ahead, cut costs, stay nimble.
Plutar Plutar
Good plan, but let’s not forget the risk of over‑automation. We need to keep a manual override for critical points and set clear KPIs so the system doesn’t just chase numbers without impact. What thresholds do you propose for triggering a review?
Owner Owner
Keep the manual override at every critical node—think safety, quality, and customer service. For the automated system, set thresholds: if lead time swings more than 15 % from the target, if cost per unit rises above 5 % of baseline, or if order accuracy drops below 98 %, trigger a review. Also schedule a formal KPI audit every quarter; if any metric hits its threshold, pull the trigger immediately. That way we stay sharp, but we don’t let the system run wild.