Case Study: US Audio Company achieves faster shortage mitigation and improved component inventory control with e2open

How Supply Chain Planning Software Streamlined a US Audio Company

Founded in 2002, this U.S. audio equipment manufacturer builds high‑quality wireless multi‑room systems and depends on outsourced contract manufacturers. Dramatic demand swings and post‑COVID supply constraints exposed component shortages, excess inventory and BOM mismatches, while manual processes and limited visibility increased costs and hurt customer service.

The company deployed e2open Planning and Supply Collaboration to give CM component visibility, shadow planning, inventory optimization and forecast/inventory collaboration across multi‑tier suppliers. The solution enabled “clear to build” scenarios and liability management, replaced spreadsheets, accelerated material burndown, reduced obsolete and consigned inventory, and improved planning productivity and supply assurance.