ASK Power Achieves 99% On-Time Delivery Using DemandCaster S&OP

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ASK Power Achieves 99% On-Time Delivery Using DemandCaster S&OP

Case study showing how ASK Power used Plex DemandCaster capacity planning and S&OP to raise on-time delivery to 99%, double inventory turns, and cut lead times.

Published

June 4, 2026

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3 min read

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ASK Power, an electrical connector manufacturer, replaced manual spreadsheets with DemandCaster after rapid growth strained its ERP/MRP system. The solution delivered finite and infinite capacity planning, automated daily ERP data feeds, and segment-based forecasting. Results included 99% on-time performance, inventory turns rising from 2-3 to 6, lead times dropping from 5-6 weeks to 2-3 weeks, and profit margin increasing from 2% to over 10%.

Key takeaways

Finite and infinite capacity planning enabled daily machine-level load balancing and order shifting

S&OP module replaced monthly spreadsheets with automated, segment-specific forecasting and inventory targeting

On-time delivery reached 99% for 11 of 12 months while lead times fell to 2-3 weeks

Inventory turns doubled from 2-3 to 6 annually with reduced setup waste

Profit margin rose from 2% to over 10% after implementation

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