In this episode of Supply Chain Legends Series, we explore how Henkel simplified its global product portfolio to regain supply chain control. Facing SKU explosion, production inefficiencies, and rising operational complexity, Henkel launched a strategic rationalization program to eliminate low-value variants and refocus on core brands.
Discover how SKU reduction improved forecasting accuracy, lowered working capital, stabilized service levels, and restored operational agility in a volatile global environment.
Topics Covered:
• SKU rationalization strategy
• Complexity reduction in FMCG
• Portfolio simplification case study
• Supply chain efficiency improvement
• Working capital optimization
• S&OP and forecasting transformation