Multi-Color Label Corporation
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MCC's journey to improved operational efficiency was necessitated by the persistent challenges posed by a lack of forecasting capabilities. The company's traditional reactionary workflow often led to production delays and extended customer lead times of four to five weeks. These inefficiencies were compounded by labor and equipment constraints—hiring skilled press operators took months and acquiring machinery stretched to over a year. Consequently, MCC faced cycles of overcapacity and underutilization, directly impacting customer satisfaction and retention. This escalated the need for a versatile solution to balance MCC’s supply chain.
Evolving forecasting capabilities
MCC found a transformational solution in Blue Yonder Demand and Supply Planning. Built on Microsoft Azure’s public cloud, it enables the company to forecast demand trends more accurately to proactively optimize staffing, equipment purchases, and production schedules. It has reduced MCC's reliance on reactive measures and helped it to align its capacity with projected needs and mitigate operational volatility.
Creating a consistent operational workflow
With Blue Yonder, MCC stabilized its operations, balancing supply chain visibility with clear, actionable insights. By shortening lead times and enhancing overall production proficiency, the company was able to overcome inefficiencies and retain customer loyalty. MCC achieved 95% on-time-in-full (OTIF) in 2025 and increased its forecast bias to +/-2.5% in 2025. This demonstrates the power of proactive planning in transforming business operations, ultimately leading to sustained success in a competitive market.
Through strategic demand forecasting and resource management with Blue Yonder, MCC evolved from having a reactionary workflow to a proactive, efficient production strategy. This transformation underscores the significant impact that integrated technological solutions can have in redefining industry standards and enhancing customer satisfaction.
