The Great Paper Chase

Georgia-Pacific recently implemented a new order management system and it is about to bring on-line a major supply chain management system. These two systems are replacing several internal mechanisms which, according to Woods, worked well for scheduling but not as well for planning and forecasting.

"With this additional support in forecasting, capacity and transportation planning, scheduling and order management, we have an integrated system that effectively networks our warehouses, allowing for more efficient and timely shipment of product," Woods says.