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January 31, 2017

How Autonomous Vehicles Could Impact the Automotive Supply Chain

It may sound like something out of science fiction, but the fact is autonomous vehicles (AVs) and their mass introduction into...

Tags: Automotive , SCM - Supply Chain Management

January 26, 2017

5 Competitive Advantages of Embracing Industry 4.0

The widespread introduction of Industry 4.0 in the automotive supply chain has been a truly disruptive force for planners and...

Tags: Automotive , Industry 4.0

January 24, 2017

How Industry 4.0 Has Changed Global Supply Chain Management

Think about the idea of a blueprint. Essentially, a blueprint is set of plans designed to help carpenters, electricians,...

Tags: Automotive , Industry 4.0

January 17, 2017

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Supply Chain Digitization

In a recent blog entry, we discussed the importance and benefits of digitization in today’s global automotive supply chain. In an...

Tags: Digitization , SCM - Supply Chain Management

January 12, 2017

Why Your Business Should Plan for Global Deployment

The role of international trade and investment has grown steadily since World War II. Yet we think of globalization as a...

Tags: S&OE - Sales & Operations Execution , S&OP - Sales & Operations Planning

January 10, 2017

5 Key Benefits of Advanced Analytics

As a supply chain leader, you increasingly find yourself pulled into making IT recommendations and decisions. Thanks to rapid...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management

December 27, 2016

The Benefits of a Supply Chain Digitization

Look down at your desk. You probably see a few pens or pencils, some scratch paper, or maybe a calculator. But you also probably...

Tags: Digitization , Industry 4.0

December 8, 2016

The 5 Biggest Stories in Supply Chain Management

As the year comes to a close, many OEMs and other major players in automotive supply chain start to reflect on the last 12 months...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management , Supply Chain Trends

November 10, 2016

Advanced Supply Chain Analytics 101

Supply chain leaders have long incorporated data into their decision-making processes, and analytics have played a vital role in...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management

October 27, 2016

Reducing the Risk: The Importance of What-If Scenarios

In today’s variant-rich, global automotive supply chain, one of the biggest factors for OEMs is cutting through the complexity...

Tags: S&OE - Sales & Operations Execution , SCM - Supply Chain Management

October 6, 2016

Knowledge is Power: 5 Risks for Major Supply Chain Disruptions

It may as well be a four-letter word in the automotive supply chain: Disruption. Each year, OEMs and manufacturers dedicate...

Tags: S&OE - Sales & Operations Execution , SCM - Supply Chain Management

September 29, 2016

Fill Up the Tank: Push and Pull Supply Chain Management

The difference between a push and pull supply chain management strategy is really no more complicated than how you manage putting...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management

September 15, 2016

Cracking Emerging Markets, Part 3: Room for Growth

In the previous entry in this series, we discussed the tools, solutions, and strategies necessary for OEMs to not only establish...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management , SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

September 6, 2016

Train vs. Elevator: 3 Myths About Build-to-Stock

In our most recent entry, we discussed build-to-order (BTO) planning and production strategies and when it makes sense for OEMs...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management , SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

August 30, 2016

How Leveraging RFID Technology Enhances Supply Chain Visibility

In a recent blog entry, we examined the technology trend known as the Internet of Things and how digital connectivity and...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management , SCM - Transportation Planning & Scheduling

August 16, 2016

Looking Ahead: Predictive Analytics and Supply Chain Visibility

Imagine trying to drive a car down the street using the rear view mirror as your only method of navigation. You can’t actually...

Tags: Logistics , S&OP - Demand Capacity Planning

May 26, 2016

The Great Balancing Act of Demand Capacity Planning

I recently took my daughter to the circus for the first time and she was completely enamored with the tightrope walker. As we sat...

Tags: S&OP - Demand Capacity Planning , SCM - Supply Chain Management

May 5, 2016

Getting to Know flexis: Q&A with Project Manager Dr. Siegfried Kraft

In an effort to further our understanding of the most pressing issues and concerns in global supply chain management, today we’re...

Tags: SCM - Supply Chain Management , Supply Chain Planning

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How Autonomous Vehicles Could Impact the Automotive Supply Chain

5 Competitive Advantages of Embracing Industry 4.0

How Industry 4.0 Has Changed Global Supply Chain Management

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Supply Chain Digitization

Why Your Business Should Plan for Global Deployment

5 Key Benefits of Advanced Analytics

The Benefits of a Supply Chain Digitization

The 5 Biggest Stories in Supply Chain Management

Advanced Supply Chain Analytics 101

Reducing the Risk: The Importance of What-If Scenarios

Knowledge is Power: 5 Risks for Major Supply Chain Disruptions

Fill Up the Tank: Push and Pull Supply Chain Management

Cracking Emerging Markets, Part 3: Room for Growth

Train vs. Elevator: 3 Myths About Build-to-Stock

How Leveraging RFID Technology Enhances Supply Chain Visibility

Looking Ahead: Predictive Analytics and Supply Chain Visibility

The Great Balancing Act of Demand Capacity Planning

Getting to Know flexis: Q&A with Project Manager Dr. Siegfried Kraft

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