ToolsGroup

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The automotive aftermarket industry is facing a series of complex challenges as it evolves. Moreover, the proliferation of e-commerce is reshaping how aftermarket products are purchased. AI-powered solutions enable manufacturers to adapt to these changes by forecasting demand for new and emerging parts.

Manufacturing Procurement 156

Manufacturing Procurement Optimization Software Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup 156

Logistics Viewpoints

JULY 22, 2024

The German software colossus has 300 million users who rely on its software. Historically, ERP vendors offering public cloud solutions pointed to two key advantages of multitenant offering. With traditional software, the upgrade process was so painful that many companies rarely, if ever, upgraded.

SAP 242

SAP Supply Chain Network Software Procurement Solutions Logistics Network Optimization Software 242

The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 13, 2023

Earlier in his career, Trey was part of the Flexport Atlanta founding team and led Kuehne + Nagel’s account management group where he helped design and operate automotive, high tech, and industrial manufacturing supply chain solutions. Streamline procurement. About Amplio. Key Takeaways: The Amplio Story.

Manufacturing Procurement 184

Manufacturing Procurement Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills Procurement Solutions 184

SYSPRO Smarter ERP

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

At the beginning of 2020, the global market for automotive parts and accessories had enjoyed several years of high margins and steady growth in a stable environment. This means automotive parts and accessories businesses must start looking at changing their business model and will need technology to help support the change.

Supply Chain Design Software 105

Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Automotive Material Savings 105

QAD

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Whether it’s my hopeless search for Wildberry Pop Tarts, a replacement for my range cooktop or even the still considerable struggles in the purchase of a new automobile, supply chain issues have become a repeatable and expected part of our everyday acquisition processes. A Lesson from the Automotive Supply Chain.

Automotive 98

Automotive Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Optimization 98

DynaSys

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

Nearly all global, regional, and local automotive supply chains in 2020 were impacted by Covid-19. Whether it was through imposed tariffs, Brexit, or electric car success, the automotive industry felt its impacts acutely. Disruptions in the automotive industry. Automotive suppliers were in crisis management mode.

Manufacturing Procurement 98

Manufacturing Procurement Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Manufacturing 98

BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In this Part 2 blog post, we will continue to explore how automotive manufacturers are carrying out effective supply chain initiatives and their innovative solutions.

Automotive 91

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Software 91

BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

In a series of blog articles, the Product/Solutions Marketing team explores new business challenges and innovation solutions to change the game and manage disruptions. In Part 1 , we covered the complexities of logistics management in the automotive industries and the change in thinking about how to manage logistics.

Automotive 77

Automotive Real-time Visibility Logistics Network Optimization Software Trends 77

Silvon Software

APRIL 19, 2022

Procurement is one core process area being focused to better manage today’s fluctuating change, with key performance metrics leading the way to assessing and managing procurement performance. The Basics of Procurement KPIs. A decrease in the compliance rate results in an increase in indirect procurement or maverick spending.

Optimal Sourcing 124

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Manufacturing Procurement Negotiate Pricing 124

QAD

MARCH 12, 2019

We have a lot in store for you and your colleagues, so please consider this roadmap of key attractions and pit stops for this year’s automotive sessions at QAD Explore 2019. Customer Case Study: Integration and QAD Automation Solutions. Customer Case Study: Adient’s Rapid QAD Automation Solutions Global Implementation.

Automotive 110

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Pricing Training Procurement Solutions 110

Jaggaer

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Maximizing Cost Savings Through Strategic Supplier Collaboration With the growing emphasis on long-term value creation, Chief Procurement Officers are increasingly turning to supplier collaboration as a cornerstone of cost reduction. By contrast, collaborative procurement strategies focus on creating mutually beneficial partnerships.

Negotiating Skills 52

Negotiating Skills Cost Reduction Strategies Material Savings Negotiate Pricing 52

Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

based EV automotive production needs for Hyundai Motors and Ultium Cells , a joint venture involving LG Solutions and General Motors. production presence , along with other related moves from General Motors and Rivian Automotive. production presence , along with other related moves from General Motors and Rivian Automotive.

Automotive 52

Automotive South Korea Tennessee Manufacturing Procurement 52

Logistics Viewpoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

At the same time, the Chief Purchasing Officer (CPO) has taken on a pivotal role by securing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect the workforce and direct materials when primary sources fail. The automotive industry is increasingly coalescing towards a regional hub and spoke model.

Manufacturing Procurement 243

Manufacturing Procurement Sourcing Strategies Pharmaceutical Procurement Solutions 243

Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. While most of their sales are to automotive OEMs, they also sell components that go into other products – trucks and busses, wind turbines, tractors, construction equipment, etc. ZF transforms those purchased products into over 2,000 products. ZF’s Digital Supply Chain.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 219

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software Lean 219

QAD

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The automotive industry is grappling with many challenges as it transitions to electric vehicles (EVs), while simultaneously navigating volatile production schedules, tightening regulatory compliance, and placing rising pressures on supplier relationships. What is the solution? Start with the basics.

Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Planning 52

Synovos

AUGUST 9, 2023

RS Integrated Supply’s Costanza Campi to speak at World Procurement Excellence Summit WARRINGTON, UK / RADNOR, PA 8 AUGUST 2023 – Costanza Campi, Senior Vice President of Global Procurement for RS Integrated Supply, has been selected to present at the upcoming World Procurement Excellence Summit in Cologne, Germany.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Eliminating Excel in Purchasing 52

Unleashed

AUGUST 17, 2021

There is a range of manufacturing software now available to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise efficiency. Here we look at 15 types of manufacturing software, and for each answer three questions: What are the main functions of this software? What type of business is this software suited to?

Inventory Management Software 97

Inventory Management Software Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Planning Software 97

Material Handling & Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

With the digitization of the source-to-pay process being a key initiative for many chief procurement officers, to the inherent automation which promises to accelerate innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), digitization is growing. However, it is fundamental to empowering procurement success in the modern age.

Optimal Sourcing 110

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Solutions Procurement Analytics Procurement 110

o9 Solutions

MARCH 4, 2023

DALLAS, TX – March 06 , 2023 – o9 Solutions, the leading AI-powered integrated business planning platform, welcomes Claudio Strobl, VP of Operations at Husqvarna Group. I am very excited to welcome Claudio to our aim10x Executive Council, shared Chakri Gotemukkala, CEO of o9 Solutions. appeared first on o9 Solutions.

Automotive 52

Automotive Industrial Industry Supply Chain Planning Software 52

DELMIA Quintiq

FEBRUARY 25, 2015

If you want to find out what’s new in automotive logistics, there’s one place to be – the Automobile Logistics Forum. In doing so, we retain the cost benefits of worldwide purchasing.” The core of the solution: Opel breaks with the classic processes of order planning and the resulting material call-offs. The bottom line?

Automotive 120

Automotive Logistics Network Optimization Software Logistics Manufacturing Procurement 120

SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Make vs Buy Analysis is an essential decision-making tool in supply chain management that significantly influences profitability, flexibility, and competitiveness. Make vs Buy Analysis evaluates whether to manufacture a product in-house or purchase it from suppliers. What is a Make vs Buy Analysis?

Optimal Sourcing 97

Optimal Sourcing Analysis Material Savings Supply Chain Software 97

Supply Chain Matters

MAY 31, 2022

This is especially the case among certain global automotive companies dealing with a host of supply chain disruption and ongoing semiconductor device shortages. Rivian Automotive. Stellantis Senior Procurement Leadership Change. Thus far, $13.7 This facility is being geared to produce upwards of 150,000 vehicles annually.

Manufacturing Procurement 52

Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions North America 52

Precoro

OCTOBER 10, 2022

In today's competitive market, where it's not all about cost savings, tracking procurement performance and aligning it with business goals and objectives is a must-have. So how do you measure the effectiveness of procurement operations within your organization? What Are Procurement KPIs, and Why Use Them?

Procurement Analytics 52

Procurement Analytics Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions 52

Supply Chain Matters

JULY 8, 2022

In this Supply Chain Matters posting we provide highlights of manufacturing and supply chain developments involving electric vehicle automotive producers at the 2022 mid-year point. Reportedly, new tooling that can produce vehicles with smaller battery packs has been delayed in China. Rivian Automotive. All rights reserved. .

Automotive 52

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 52

QAD

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

A Google search on where experts see the automotive industry going reveals one key takeaway: no one knows exactly where it’s headed. And just as OEM auto manufacturers are partnering to get ahead, automotive suppliers are doing the same. Look for this to become the norm as disruption in the automotive space continues to accelerate. .

Automotive 111

Automotive Cost Reduction Strategies Inventory Reduction Manufacturing Procurement 111

DELMIA Quintiq

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

From raw material procurement to final product sales, these supply chains’ ability to minimize inventory through product life cycle controls and facilitate prompt product supply is every bit as important as product differentiation strategies. To achieve this, having the right planning solution is crucial.

Optimal Sourcing 296

Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Planning Software 296

ivalua

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In my previous posts, I looked at how to successfully launch a digital transformation and progress to best-in-class Procurement. Global automotive component supplier Meritor is a great example. Procurement was tasked with supporting a board level initiative to accelerate innovation and increase margins. Alex Saric, CMO, Ivalua.

Optimal Sourcing 130

Optimal Sourcing Procurement Analytics Procurement Solutions Procurement 130

The Network Effect

JULY 31, 2015

This transaction is represented by the “procure to pay” cycle. Thus at any point in the “procure to pay transaction cycle”, whether it be sending the PO, acknowledging receipt, committing the order, creating the ASN, order pick up, order in transit, order scheduled to factory, order delivery etc.,

Automotive 100

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Procurement Solutions Supply Chain Software 100

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Procurement, activities such as strategic sourcing, are one of the main processes in the supply chains that can generate a positive impact on companies by giving them a competitive advantage in the market. Strategic sourcing can help supply chain leaders identify potential risk factors and develop procurement mitigation plans.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 130

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Sourcing Strategies Optimal Sourcing Purchasing Skills 130

ivalua

APRIL 20, 2023

Ivalua, a global leader in spend management , and its partner Axys Consultants today announced that Hutchinson has selected Ivalua’s eProcurement software to expand the scope of its currently implemented solution and meet its evolving procurement requirements. In 2022, it generated a revenue of €4.400 billion.

Procurement Solutions 130

Procurement Solutions Optimal Sourcing Manufacturing Procurement Rail Software 130

QAD

JUNE 13, 2023

When people think about supply chain, purchasing is usually the first thing that comes to mind, but all of your enterprise’s operations fall under the same umbrella. That includes front-end forecasting and planning, procurement, manufacturing, logistics and import/export. through 2028. “A

Supply Chain Planning Software 98

Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Software Supply Chain Strategy Manufacturing Procurement 98

crisp

JANUARY 24, 2023

We’ve also made that data usable and actionable for hundreds of brands within the tools they use today — helping teams from sales to marketing to supply chain leverage real-time insights to run a smarter, more efficient business. We look forward to sharing more about our EDI-related solutions in the coming months.

Modeling Software 52

Modeling Software Optimization Software Demand Planning Software Logistics Network Optimization Software 52

The Network Effect

OCTOBER 30, 2015

Given the global nature of automotive manufacturing in today’s networked supply environments, international shipping will be a consideration as part of the trading relationship between Subsystem and Tier 1 Suppliers and their Tier 2 Suppliers. Typical omissions occur in the areas of values, descriptions, and country of origin.

Automotive 100

Automotive Supply Chain Design Software Shipping Manufacturing Procurement 100

QAD

JANUARY 18, 2024

In the dynamic realm of the automotive industry, the importance of risk management has reached new heights, compelling us to revisit and enhance our insights. Breaking Down Silos and Embracing Cross-Functional Collaboration Waiting for a crisis to strike is not an option in the fast-paced automotive industry.

Risk Management 98

Risk Management Automotive Material Savings Supply Chain Planning 98

DELMIA Quintiq

JULY 5, 2017

But having the right solution to drive performance, beat the competition and maximize profits is a step in the right direction. It’s critical to have a flexible solution like Quintiq that can adapt to your company’s unique processes. The best part about having a solution that’s adaptable? ROI of an optimal S&OP process.

S&OP 136

S&OP Supply and Demand Modeling Optimal Sourcing 136

RFgen

MARCH 3, 2021

Mobile inventory solutions for D365 boost data accuracy, increase workflow efficiency and support digital transformation with barcode software. RFgen’s D365 offering includes open source app suites across purchasing and receiving, sales and shipping, inventory management, and inquiry and reports. Purchase Order Receiving.

Inventory Management Software 62

Inventory Management Software Inventory Management Inventory Reduction Procurement Solutions 62

The Network Effect

JULY 24, 2015

premium freight or charter costs) due to their inability to meet delivery requirements, in accordance with the purchasing terms and conditions. Given these exacting requirements, every automotive supplier needs to consider the advantages of the newer network-based architectures.

Cost Reduction Strategies 100

Cost Reduction Strategies Automotive Expense Reduction Resource Reduction 100