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Visions of the Automotive Supply Chain Prophets

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Together with Quistem Founder and President Cathy Fisher, the two of us are co-hosting “ Auto Supply Chain Prophets ,” which is the first podcast dedicated solely to global automotive supply chain issues. Our goal is to help automotive suppliers and OEMs discover hidden profits within their supply chains.

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 16-20

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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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How Fraco Used the QAD/Quistem Restart Checklist to Return to Operations

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Supply chain interruptions led to manufacturing production shutdowns for many automotive suppliers, as they did for Fraco S.A. The company, based in Bogotá, Colombia, is a global manufacturer and distributor of gaskets and retainers for gasoline and diesel motors, with operations and customers worldwide. .

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 6-10

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It encourages us to continue meeting with automotive industry experts about supply chain issues that resonate with so many listeners. Episode #6: Electrifying the Automotive Supply Chain. With three decades of hands-on automotive experience, Paul Eichenberg , Chief Strategist, Eichenberg Consulting, L.L.C.,

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Advanced Product Quality Planning – The 5 Phases of APQP

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APQP’s focus on customer needs ensures that products are developed and manufactured to fulfill those requirements, resulting in increasing customer satisfaction, improved customer loyalty and business competitiveness. During the early ’90s, standardized guidelines were established to enhance compliance with APQP protocols.

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Auto Supply Chain Prophets Podcast Wrap-up: Eps. 46-50

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Welcome to the latest episode wrap-up of the Auto Supply Chain Prophets podcast, where Jan Griffiths of Gravitas Detroit and I unravel the complexities and unveil the insights driving innovation in the automotive supply chain. Click here to listen to the full episode.

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How order aggregation can eliminate costs in the automotive supply chain

The Network Effect

Full WIP tracking inbound to a customer’s manufacturing operation is a standard requirement which could extend to include WIP tracking within a manufacturer’s facility. Given these exacting requirements, every automotive supplier needs to consider the advantages of the newer network-based architectures.