Evolution In The Demand And Supply Planning At Dow Corning

EVOLUTION IN THE DEMAND AND SUPPLY PLANNING AT DOW CORNING By Kristie Huntress Describes in detail the demand and supply planning process where the same product is offered to multiple industries … the flexible supply chain is needed to keep the supply aligned with market demands … use forecast metrics, not to punish the guilty, but to feed into the improvement process. Dow Corning was established in 1943 as a joint venture between Corning Glass Works (now Corning, Incorporated) and The Dow Chemical Company, specifically to explore the potential of silicones. Dow Corning now operates 39 key manufacturing sites and warehouses, serving more than 25,000 customers worldwide, and offering more than 7,000 products and services. Dow Corning is a global leader in silicon-based technology and innovation. Silicon-based products are all around us every day. Hyper-pure polycrystalline silicon is a fabricated raw material used in the semiconductor and photovoltaic industries as the base for computer chips and electronics. Delicate circuit boards in computers, DVD players and cellular phones are protected with silicon-based materials. Durable sealants, lubricants, protective coatings ...