BlueYonder

OCTOBER 6, 2023

” – Sir Winston Churchill Having just returned from the 2023 Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Global conference in Detroit, these words are very fitting to encapsulate the essence of the event. Strategies like production postponement and risk pooling exemplify how lean and resilient practices can complement each other.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 14, 2024

Blue Yonder and Microsoft co-hosted the annual Blue Yonder Automotive Connect event in Detroit, Michigan, bringing together 67 supply chain practitioners from 15 companies in the Automotive OEM, Tier 1, and Aftermarket sectors.

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Resilinc

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Three of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers—Ford, GM, and Hyundai—have recently announced plans to gain more control over the semiconductor supply chains through partnering and vertical integration. Of the three companies, Ford and GM have announced specific plans, with each taking different approaches.

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 24, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. I have not seen that in the past 25 years being in the automotive industry. Can we expedite? Can we use premium freight?

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BlueYonder

JANUARY 31, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and webinars that we prepared for jointly. This is the exact word that used by Kelly Bysouth, the chief supply chain officer at International Automotive Components (IAC).

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights concerns raised by automotive industry interests regarding evolving component sourcing among China based suppliers within Mexico. The post Auto Industry Concerns in Sourcing Moves Within Mexico first appeared on The Ferrari Consulting and Research Group / Supply Chain Management.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The automotive industry is in a perpetual state of change. Globally linked economies, tight competition, and emerging markets all force constant review of production goals, suppliers, and long-term strategies. What is traceability in the automotive industry?

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BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The automotive sector has switched lanes into a new digital world, where the pace of change is also hurtling manufacturers into oncoming traffic in the form of geopolitical, economic and natural crises. As we await the next inevitable “Black Swan” event, automotive players have realized the need to be proactive, not just reactive.

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Supply Chain Matters

JUNE 29, 2023

That would include alternatives to China under the umbrella of China Plus sourcing, along with other alterative sourcing strategies to include domestic on-shoring or near-shoring of supply network needs. Most of such product business and strategies are predicated on a focus toward major geographic market needing support.

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Supply Chain Matters

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Supply Chain Matters highlights an additional strategic sourcing announcement involving the future production of electric powered autos and vehicles in North America. based EV automotive production needs for Hyundai Motors and Ultium Cells , a joint venture involving LG Solutions and General Motors. Announcement. Under new U.S.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

APRIL 28, 2020

In many cases the use of single sourcing, or sole sourcing, Procurement strategies has limited the ability for Supply Chains to access alternate sources of supply and more rapidly support higher than normal demand levels. What is Single Sourcing or Sole Sourcing?

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Supply Chain Matters

MAY 30, 2024

Supply Chain Matters provides a follow-up automotive industry perspective focusing on Toyota Motor and its inherent abilities to continuously adapt to consumer and market dynamics. The reported strategy is to construct 14 assembly lines that can produce batteries for either hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or fully electric powered vehicles.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 29, 2023

The Supply Chain Matters blog provides perspectives on an emerging supply chain management focused lesson occurring at Rivian Automotive. For those in the automotive industry and certainly a wide complement of our readership, the report triggers a response of why it took this long to act. All rights reserved.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

One of the biggest obstacles to setting and implementing strategies for responsible sourcing is accessing reliable and current data and analysis, according to The Dragonfly Initiative CEO, Assheton Carter. A new report assesses the importance of 37 materials to these industries and evaluates environmental, social and governance risks.

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BlueYonder

MAY 18, 2020

Automotive and industrial manufacturing plants are being shuttered around the world, which has affected not just the OEMs but also their Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 suppliers. Recommended Strategies. The current share of indigenous to imported sourcing for the OEMs is approximately 40:60. What Can Organizations Do Now?

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Logility

JUNE 5, 2024

Enter Inventory Optimization (IO) as a vital strategy to combat supply chain stress. In fact, Aberdeen Group reports that MEIO is twice as capable of balancing cost and service levels across the network, compared to conventional IO strategies. They include costs, demand signals, supply volatility, and sourcing.

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QAD

AUGUST 4, 2021

Ultimately, this drive in delivery demand has decreased the available supply of trucks and drivers for the automotive industry, delaying important deliveries of parts and materials and stalling production processes. Here are five strategies your automotive company should consider moving forward: . Become Supply Chain Focused.

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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. TechCrunch reports that VW will invest upwards of $20 billion as part of a supply network vertical integration strategy related to electric batteries.

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Over his 30+ year career in the supply chain, Richard has worked with manufacturers around the world in operations, supply chain, and lean strategy roles to develop systems that can manage complex supply chains on a global scale. Richard previously founded and led Factory Logic, Inc. acquired by SAP).

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Autoliv is the world’s largest safety system supplier in automotive industry. It supplies airbags, seatbelts, and steering wheels to most of the Automotive OEMs – companies like Renault/Nissan, Volkswagen, etc. Autoliv is the largest supplier of safety systems to the automotive industry. The implementation was not trivial.

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ToolsGroup

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As a plethora of challenges continue to haunt the supply chain, getting a handle on the risks to the business is a step in the right direction—one of the keys to developing a successful inventory control strategy. Inventory Control: 7 Strategies to Ensure High Service Levels and Maximum Profit.

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 26, 2023

Tesla reported Q1-2023 financial performance that more than ever reinforces an ongoing strategy of fueling sales and output growth over profitability. Such a strategy has continued supply chain, production and new product introduction implications in the quarters to come. billion, with net income conversely declining 24 percent to $2.5

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LevaData

AUGUST 7, 2020

GlobalAutoIndustry.com interviewed LevaData's Richard Barnett on the impact of the USMCA on the automotive industry. Automotive leaders seem to agree that most of the increased production costs will end up being passed on to consumers. The post USMCA and the Role of Cognitive Sourcing appeared first on LevaData.

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Supply Chain Matters

JULY 25, 2022

As the calendar now moves to the second half of 2022, it is important to focus on rapidly changing developments including a marked escalation in geopolitical tensions that impact global supply chain strategies. Restoring More Direct Control in Materials Sourcing. Geo-Political and Hybrid Government Policy Dimensions.

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USC Consulting Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

It’s been a bumpy ride for the automotive industry this past year. Back in November and December when the economy was running full speed ahead, automotive manufacturers had high expectations for robust sales activity in 2020. One of the issues that automotive manufacturers encountered throughout the pandemic was absenteeism.

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Supply Chain Brain

JULY 6, 2021

Rick Kozole, senior leader of automotive and industrials with Alvarez & Marsal, discusses how automotive supply chains must change their sourcing and production strategies as they transition to the making of electric vehicles.

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SCMDOJO

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It helps businesses decide whether to produce goods internally (make) or source them externally (buy), weighing costs, quality, scalability, and capacity. Lead Time Reduction : In industries like automotive or electronics, reducing lead times is vital. External sourcing adds supplier pricing, shipping, and handling fees.

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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. Trey and the Amplio team believe that sourcing electronic components should be easy and predictable.

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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. As disruptions become the norm, Supply Chain Planning and Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycles need to be increasingly dynamic and intertwined.

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Supply Chain Matters

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Events provide further evidence of the needs for more agile capabilities in sensing potential disruption and developing various mitigation strategies. We had anticipated that augmented phases of resilience and agility had to continue in order to support long-term business strategy. supply chain activity.

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QAD

OCTOBER 17, 2023

As we move from the leisurely days of summer to fall and peak demand season, I’m reminded that the automotive supply chain is changing just as rapidly as the seasons do. We’re also thrilled that our podcast continues to attract distinguished guests who are central to the automotive supply chain’s past, present and future.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

As Supply Chain Matters continues to highlight supply network transformation efforts being undertaken by major global automotive brands, the name Toyota has not been as visible for obvious reasons. Toyota also repeated as the top selling automaker in the U.S. market in 2022. All rights reserved.

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BlueYonder

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

To navigate the new normal, here are three strategies supply chain planners should consider: 1. Let’s look at the automotive sector as an example, which was hit hard by the pandemic but showing signs of recovery. Automotive Manufacturer Drives Profitability. Consider External Variables at Scale.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I agree, supply chain is where the money is – supply chain costs drive decisions in the automotive supplier ecosystem – thoughts to keep in mind as we start the new year. In this episode, we’re joined by automotive industry veteran Gary Vasilash, an editor with Gardner Business Media.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 19, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights contract manufacturing services provider Foxconn ’s reported Q2-2024 financial performance in light of a broader strategy to diversify the company services beyond that of Apple. Profitability growth comes mainly from higher output volumes or added supply network sourcing services needs that Apple had provided.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The automotive market is trading in the internal combustion engine (ICE) for battery-powered electric vehicles. The new demand for high-power, low-cost batteries has sparked interest in the tech sector, causing a dramatic entrance of newcomers to the automotive market. Market Drivers for the Automotive Battery.

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