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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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. The post Key Automotive Attractions and Pit Stops at Explore 2019 appeared first on QAD Blog. Key Attractions in New Orleans. Is it Flexible and Scalable?

Automotive 109

Automotive Manufacturing Procurement Pricing Training Procurement Solutions 109

BlueYonder

OCTOBER 1, 2022

I just returned from the Automotive Logistics and Supply Chain Conference in Detroit. The automotive industry is a complex ecosystem comprised of dealers, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), multiple tiers of suppliers, and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). I look forward to seeing you at next year’s conference!

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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.

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The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 31, 2023

Peter is Vice President, Journal of Commerce, the Maritime, Trade & Supply Chain division of S&P Global , a global data, analytics and business intelligence organization serving sectors including maritime, energy, automotive, petrochemical and financial.

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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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QAD

MARCH 14, 2024

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. Click here to listen to the full episode.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

APRIL 19, 2023

At the start of this decade, there have been many discussions centred on how electric vehicles (EVs) will help decarbonise the planet and transform the automotive industry. Major Trends: Volatile Production, Capacity Crisis & The Need for EV Automotive manufacturing is experiencing a huge global transformation compared to the past.

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Material Handling & Logistics

JULY 13, 2018

Material Change kick-starts that process by presenting relevant industry-level information on materials to enable a better contextual understanding of their importance and of the issues associated with their production,” explained Carter.

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SupplyOn

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

End of October, numerous experts discussed innovations in the supply chain and financial transformation in the automotive industry in China Outside, a constant stream of vehicles and cold temperatures prevailed; inside, innovations in the automotive industry were debated in a warm atmosphere.

Automotive 40

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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. So, outside automotive.

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QAD

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

We set out with a mission to demystify the ever-changing automotive supply chain and give businesses like yours the actionable insights you need to grow and succeed – and we now have 25 episodes and growing! Dan is a firm believer that the automotive industry should “contract deliberately, not by default.”

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QAD

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Their Quality bona fides are impressive: Rocky spent 25 years in manufacturing, mostly in automotive, with 13 years with Fiat Chrysler. Mike spent the last two decades laser focused on quality control in the automotive industry. Alison’s goal is to encourage more women to join the automotive workforce. She is doing exactly that.

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Shipsy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

Let’s take a look at 5 major challenges being faced by Indian automotive industry. At present, dealers are faced with long lead times, unreliable supply schedules and these challenges lead to an unpleasant experience for the end customers. This article is a prologue to our series on automotive supply chains. Stay tuned.

Automotive 40

Automotive Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain 40

DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 25, 2020

Many automotive plants have had to temporarily shut down production or repurpose their assembly lines to produce medical devices such as respirators. They can also set KPIs to measure performance in real time and adjust operations accordingly without having to be physically present at a production plant.

Modeling 296

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Allyson Hatfield, demand planner at MARS Petcare presented. At the end of the presentation, I asked Allyson her perspective on open source analytics. ” I said internally to myself and quickly rebounded to thank her for a great presentation. Allyson’s presentation was just that. ” Her answer was telling.

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Supply Chain Matters

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Electric vehicle start-ups Rivian Automotive and Lucid Group having reported Q4 and 2023 full year financial and operational performance, continue to show signs of supply chain and production challenges. A management presentation indicated that liquidity is sufficient to carry the company into 2025. Net loss was reported as $2.8

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QAD

MARCH 18, 2021

In an industry already at the mercy of major disruptions, COVID-19 caused even more shake-ups for automotive companies, impacting everything from supply chain and operations to capital spending, loans and long-term strategies. Here are some of the ways the pandemic has directly and indirectly impacted the auto industry’s long-term projection.

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DELMIA Quintiq

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

MCT resolves this by providing a central overview of everything that happens in manufacturing and operations—in the past, present and what is planned for the future. This can further compound disruptions and make solving daily operational challenges and the need for aligning execution with plans more complex.

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ivalua

JUNE 6, 2019

While I was at the Ivalua NOW event in Paris, I interviewed Cyrille Naux, Purchasing and Supply Chain Vice-President at Chassis Brakes International, a multinational manufacturer of automotive brakes and brake components.

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The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

AUGUST 20, 2020

The automotive and farm equipment manufacturing giant’s Spares Business Unit (SBU) witnessed lost sales revenues due to stockouts and tight working capital as a result of high inventory investment. M&M SBU has been able to increase service levels by 10%, reduce customer response times by 40%, and grow business revenue by 10%. Challenges.

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Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine stretches into a much longer war resulting in serious disruptions to the food, automotive, and semi-conductor supply chains. To understand how variable lead times were in this period, In Figure 3, I share data from an automotive spare parts supplier. Let’s face it, these approaches are passe.

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NC State SCRC

DECEMBER 17, 2018

One of the highlights of our SCRC meeting was the presentation by David Quintilio, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at United Parcel Service. David is a College of Management alum, originally from Asheville, and began working loading trucks while still a student at NC STate.

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The Logistics of Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2014

About the Presenter. Prior to joining Rock Solid, Joe led a supply chain consultancy, which focused on the automotive sector. Early in his career, Joe worked as an automotive design release engineer. Click here to register: Selecting a 3PL: 8 Things the Great 3PLs Do. Joe has successfully launched cars in China and Thailand.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 29, 2019

It was great to hear so much buzz around the automotive industry and how original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers alike leverage Kinaxis technology to “Win the Moment!” Kinaxis Business Consulting Team Lead, Bill Riordan noted that a very common demand challenge in automotive surrounds the use of incentives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

At the conference, I was fortunate to see a presentation from Brent Wilson, Senior Vice President of Global Supply Chain at Qualcomm. Concurrent supply chain planning is required for the company to navigate uncertainty and expand into new markets of automotive, computing, and connective intelligent edge.

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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.

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ivalua

MAY 9, 2023

Automotive parts leader Meritor presents a great example, having digitized the full supplier and product lifecycle to improve collaboration and accelerate the launch of new products. This presents both a challenge and opportunity for businesses and procurement.

Optimal Sourcing 130

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Supply Chain Matters

APRIL 10, 2023

Tesla Senior Vice President of Automotive , Tom Zhu, who took up residence at the Shanghai auto factory during lockdown, was present at the announcement this weekend. The new factory itself has groundbreaking scheduled for the third quarter of this year with readiness for operation planned by the second quarter of 2024.

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Kinaxis

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Session Title: “End to End Visibility and Supply Planning — Schneider Electric” In Alain’s main stage presentation hear how end-to-end supply chain visibility is key for becoming demand-driven and building value in supply networks. Alain Huillet, SIOP business transformation director, Schneider Electric Industries SAS. Learn more.

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QAD

JUNE 27, 2019

Automotive. Terry Onica – Director, Automotive. One of the top five rated sessions at Explore that drew a lot of interest and discussion in this area was entitled, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors’ (YFAI) Rapid Upgrade to EE and Move to the QAD Cloud. Take 6,000 customizations and reduce them to under 200.

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Supply Chain Matters

AUGUST 16, 2023

Rivian Automotive ’s recent report on quarterly financial performance provides evidence that this EV start-up is showing signs that the company has done its homework in supply chain and production operations industry basics. That presents a further challenge for cash management. The company ended Q2-2023 with a reported $10.2

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 12, 2015

The objective of the summit was to provide an open forum for highly insightful presentations that span a broad range of topics critical to the biologics field. Don’t worry if you missed the event, the presentation slides from Lauren are available and can be viewed on slideshare.

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SCM Research

MARCH 8, 2016

in an automotive supply chain. Based on the results of our research, my essay presents both intra-organizational and inter-organizational factors that can help companies to increase the robustness of their supply chains. Consider all the suppliers, suppliers’ suppliers etc.

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DELMIA Quintiq

JUNE 5, 2023

My co-presenters were: Prashanth (Prash) Mysore, Global Strategic Business Development Director, Dassault Systèmes DELMIA Fabien Roger, Manufacturing Industries Sector, Dassault Systèmes Here’s a summary of our conversation, please feel free to watch the replay of “Virtual Twin for All.

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Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 31, 2016

As you would expect in this day and age, the automotive technician has a complete checklist of what needs to be done for the car based on the service milestone. The automotive technician failed to check the headlights and noted that everything was operative. In the automotive example, the quality check gave 100%.

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Kinaxis

FEBRUARY 22, 2019

With so much manufacturing happening and so much cut-throat competition, the money to be made in the automotive world is not just in producing the cars by the thousands. Most recently, Mirza spent two years with hybrid battery-operated vehicle manufacturer Karma Automotive (previously known as Fisker). Dustin’s key takeaways.

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