QAD

MAY 12, 2020

This article was co-written by Cathy Fisher , founder and president at Quistem and global expert in automotive quality management systems. The global automotive industry has never faced an unplanned shutdown (complete or partial) like that which has stemmed from COVID-19. Unprecedented times call for unprecedented actions.

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Logistics Viewpoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

I interviewed John Sobeck, Vice President Material Management Services and Supply Chain 4.0 at the ZF Group, about their digital supply chain transformation journey. ZF is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive industry. This technology company is headquartered in Friedrichshafen, Germany. at the ZF Group.

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Logistics Viewpoints

APRIL 29, 2021

Today’s DCs and fulfillment centers are a major driver of employment growth and a highly visible proving ground for autonomous robots and other next-generation technologies. For companies across industries, transforming existing DCs and narrowing this technology gap is key to competitive advantage in a changing economy.

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Kinaxis

DECEMBER 10, 2019

The uncertainty around tariffs and trade wars have left many supply chain professionals feeling confused and overwhelmed. In the automotive industry, the imposition of new tariffs can have major cost implications. Many Kinaxis customers are already utilizing our technology to manage this changing problem.

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Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Disruptions are the norm in supply chain planning leaders. Gartner research reveals that 60% of chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) are under pressure to make real-time decisions faster, more accurately, and consistently. And the stakes are intensifying. We can now decide when to act to mitigate risk in the future.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 28, 2022

Digital megatrends – Shaping Supply Chain Innovation. Confronted by supply chain disruptions, companies were mired in deep uncertainty in 2021. According to a McKinsey report, supply chain disruptions cost the average organisation 45 per cent of a year’s profit over a decade.

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QAD

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Recently, we completed a project with a greenfield EV OEM who is committed to establishing a supply-chain focus in their operation’s start-up. Hands-on Guidance Around Key Supply Chain Processes. The Auto Supply Chain Prophets then shared best practices from their combined 70+ years of automotive manufacturing experience.

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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.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Here are some good examples: The Australian retailer Woolworths dominated Australian online trade in the sector food and personal care with a volume of about two billion USD and a market share between 15 and 20 percent within just a few years of entering the online market. Automation as key for growth.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Thirty-one months of supply chain disruption. The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. While many old-fashioned supply chain leaders speak of Risk Management and the need for Control Towers.

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QAD

JANUARY 16, 2020

As we advance into the new decade and the automotive industry continues to move forward with electric, autonomous and connected vehicles, we know that some doors are closing. Evolution of Automotive Technology. Tracking Automotive Security Vulnerabilities and Cyber Attacks . hands-free calls) and navigation.

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QAD

JUNE 23, 2020

Today, most organizations understand the four main areas of technology disruption impacting the automotive industry; electrification, autonomous vehicles, connectivity, and shared mobility (also known as ACES ). Supplier Software Business Model Types. How is Data Being Used to Support Supplier Software Business Models?

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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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GlobalTranz

JULY 30, 2018

The days of managing supply chains through databases and changing information are over. Although blockchain is often related closely to cryptocurrency, it holds great value for use in supply chain management. An Introduction to Blockchain and Its Potential Benefits and Drawbacks in Supply Chain Management.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

With a looming economic headwind on the horizon, the industries of the world can navigate through these challenges by riding three major trends: supply chain disruption, sustainability, and workforce turnover. To thrive and survive, it’s more than shortening time-to-market but also time-to-value.

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QAD

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Change may be constant, but I, along with the other Auto Supply Chain Prophets, are committed to helping people see and prepare for the future with data-driven insights. A great example of this, if I’m being honest, is the UAW-Big 3 strike. At the Auto Supply Chain Prophets, we prefer to focus on what we can control.

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QAD

OCTOBER 13, 2022

We’re moving full speed ahead with our Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast – Quistem’s Cathy Fisher and I are so delighted to continue the momentum. Thanks for listening and following along, as we delve deep into the supply chain issues most relevant to tier suppliers and OEMs. Here’s a wrap-up of the latest episodes.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

MAY 18, 2021

Being open to doing things in a new way offers fresh opportunities, and this is where technology shows itself to be a game-changer. To meet this gap, CEVA Logistics has transformed itself by incorporating advanced technology to create innovative solutions for its customers, big or small.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Examples of Mobile Warehouse Robotics included in ARC’s Research. And some will be from the displacement of more traditional warehouse technologies, such as AGVs and manual forklifts. These difficulties are leading warehouse operators to adopt more warehouse automation and robotics.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pushing the Supply Chain Reset Button by Lora Cecere , Founder, Supply Chain Insights Supply Chain Leaders Can’t Afford to Guess About the Future The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 16, 2023

The following are the insights gained from my discussion with Salim Shaikh , who leads Blue Yonder’s Automotive Industry Strategy, and James Peck , VP of Supply Chain Execution Presales, during a recent Blue Yonder Live and from webinars and automotive events that we prepared for. What are your recommendations?

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ivalua

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The pandemic wreaked havoc on businesses and their supply chains, but even in these trying times, there’s a silver lining. The job of sourcing professionals is to understand the risk in the supply chain and manage it so they can react quickly when a problem occurs.” Start by Putting the Right Technology in Place.

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Unleashed

MARCH 2, 2022

Here we give you eight real-world examples of how businesses use Kanban, a popular lean tool that’s helped companies in a huge range of sectors improve efficiency – especially those in the manufacturing industry. Don’t worry if you’re not familiar with what Kanban is – we’ll give you the basics first. Table of Contents.

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QAD

MARCH 10, 2020

Blockchain, a technology famous for its application in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, is being explored by automakers as a way to improve security in increasingly connected vehicles. Here are 5 ways blockchain has become a disruptor and driver of adoption in the automotive industry . Secure Payment, In-Vehicle.

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Zipline Logistics

MARCH 28, 2023

The automotive products industry is estimated to reach a global value of $374 Billion in 2023. The automotive products industry includes items like car batteries, cleaners and polishes, motor oils and coolants, car accessories, and replacement car parts. There are more than 24,111 automotive retail stores in the U.S.

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Logistics Viewpoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

But there is a type of solution known as multi-enterprise supply chain networks (MSCN). Metcalf’s law does not apply to these supply chain networks. Yes, these supply chain networks advantages do improve as more companies and users join. In automotive, the OEM says “jump” and the suppliers asks “how high?”.

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SYSPRO Smarter ERP

DECEMBER 20, 2021

The automotive industry is in a perpetual state of change. The automotive industry sets some of the highest quality standards in manufacturing, driven by a need to ensure safety and a desire to control costs. Increasingly, car makers are asking their suppliers to provide full traceability of parts through the supply chain.

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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. Some once thought that level 4-5 automation was a handful of years away (the estimate has now been revised upward to 15-20 years). Examples of recent consolidation mega-deals include American Axle’s $1.5B

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DELMIA Quintiq

MAY 4, 2021

One of the most intriguing high tech industry segments today is battery cell technology. It is an amazing mix of rapidly evolving supply chains, constrained resources, product innovation and global and startup companies competing for market-share.

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Supply Chain Shaman

JUNE 29, 2022

The global supply chain that we know today is built on three assumptions: rational government policy, low variability, and availability of logistics. The impact varies by supply chain sector and value chain. Instead, supply chain leaders need to focus on the minimization of waste, and the alignment of signals.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, OMRON Corporation is a multi-billion-dollar, diversified company with business units producing industrial automation products, device & module solutions, healthcare, and social system solutions. Fascinated by the world of industrial automation technology.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 22, 2020

All eyes are on Asia again as it stands at the forefront of the next challenge for Supply Chains – to accelerate into recovery and rebound stronger, most likely in different ways. In this regard, B2G Consulting, has shared their thoughts on how the future of supply chain will look like post COVID. .

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GlobalTranz

APRIL 6, 2021

If your company’s supply chain survived 2020 and the disruptions of early 2021, it’s safe to say it has passed the resiliency test. Let’s start here: what is supply chain resilience? What is Supply Chain Resilience? Embracing technology is part of that solution.

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QAD

DECEMBER 15, 2022

If you haven’t yet listened to or read about them, take a look at our wrap-up blogs covering episodes 1-5 , episodes 6-10 and episodes 11-15 of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast. As we wrap up 2022 and roll into the holidays, I wanted to share summaries of our five latest Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast episodes.

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ToolsGroup

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Global Trade Authority Rob Garrison, CEO and Co-Founder of Mercado Labs, shares insights from over 30 years of supply chain experience working with a variety of Fortune 500 companies. Here, he explains what caused current global supply chain disruptions, and shares the five steps needed to overcome today’s supply chain issues.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

JULY 16, 2023

In such adverse situations, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains play a crucial role in aiding. However, as the world becomes increasingly interconnected and complex, humanitarian logistics and food supply chains are facing new challenges that require innovative solutions to ensure their resilience and effectiveness.

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QAD

APRIL 21, 2020

The onset of COVID-19 arrived at a time when the global automotive industry was already in a state of tumult, with suppliers and automakers looking at a future defined by electrification, autonomy, and connectedness. As a result, the seasonally adjusted annual rate ( SAAR ) for automotive production has dropped to 11.4

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