M3-Systems provides innovative supply chain management products and services to metals companies in the US and Mexico. They are conducting a study with Duquesne University to identify opportunities to optimize metals supply chains in Mexico, focusing on reducing costs and variability while improving processes. The study will examine issues like raw materials sourcing, inventory and logistics management, and demand planning to help metals companies enhance customer satisfaction and performance.

1. M3-Systems Inc.
Mission: Provide Innovative, Enterprise
products and services to Metals
companies in the United States and
Mexico
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2. Metals Focus
• Supply Chain Management
– Research
– Optimization
– Manage Discrete Components
– Harness existing Business Process Infrastructure
• ERP
• MES
• Process Automation
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3. Metal Making Process
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4. Supply Chain KPI
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5. Mexico Metals Supply Chain Study
• Collaborating with Duquesne University, Global Business
Program Pittsburgh PA , M3-Systems is conducting a
study to identify the level of Supply Chain effectiveness
of the Metals Supply Chain in Mexico. Duquesne
University has joined the study as Principal Investigator.
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6. Mexico Metals Supply Chain Study
• The primary issue to be identified is the ability
of metals companies to have the capability to:
reduce / contain costs, reduce variability, and
“optimize processes’ at a material, order,
supplier, and customer service and
distribution level.
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7. Issues Addressed
• Quality and source of raw materials (scrap),
• Material flow (inventory ): Raw Materials, WIP,
and Finished Goods
• Managing disruptions
• Leveraging labor cost,
• Managing demand, and
• Optimized logistics.
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8. Supply Chain Optimization
• Identify Supply Chain Goals
• Identify Supply Chain Components – material and
processes
• Measure Supply Chain Components – material
and process
• Identify Supply Chain interfaces, sources, and
destination
• Identify Supply Chain Infrastructure
• Identify optimization methods, feasibility, and
application
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9. • Supply Chain Optimization
– Reduce / Contain Costs
– Increase Visibility
– Reduce Variability of Process
– Optimize Process
– Enhanced Customer Satisfaction
– Manage Logistics
– Vendor Quality
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10. Partnerships
• Duquesne University, Pittsburgh PA. Providing
Mexico Metals Supply Chain Research
Guidance and Mexican Business Development
Assistance
• Compubee Ltd., India. Providing ERP
Resources and Technology
• N-Side, Belgium. Providing Supply Chain
Software
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11. Key Personnel
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12. Contact
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Peter Moulder
837 Hazelwood
Pittsburgh PA 15217