The causes of schedule instability in an automotive supply chain

Article Abstract:

Schedule instability is the most harmful type of demand variability. It suggests that the production plan was not followed. Stability is needed for an automotive supply chain operation to become efficient. Factors causing instability are: gains and losses; scrap; engineering changes; over- and undershipments; supplier allocation changes; material transfers; rejected material; over- and underproduction; service requirements; and unscheduled disbursements, among others. Non-adherence to synchronous business practices is another factor contributing to instability.

Motor vehicles and car bodies, Automobiles, Automobile Manufacturing, Production Planning & Control, Production management, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Scheduling (Management), Production control, Production planning

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Outsourcing through strategic alliances

Article Abstract:

Outsourcing defined as buying instead of manufacturing parts or components for the final product is valuable to the US economy for its production efficiency and for other economic reasons. Frequently outsourced activities are manufacturing, transportation and distribution. Outsourcing is faced with internal and external resistance to change. Manufacturers from various industries in Japan and the US succeeded in their ventures because they were able to develop strategic supplier alliances.

Manufacturing industry, Manufacturing industries, Contracts, Outsourcing

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Strategic supply chain planning

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A seven-step strategic supply chain model may be used to enhance supply chain performance. The model primarily improves supply chain performance of a firm by connecting its overall company objectives with its supply chain plans. Its initial step involves identification of the role of the supply chain in attaining business strategies and alignment of work with strategic imperatives.

Distribution Channels, Management, Distribution of goods, Distribution (Commerce), Distributors (Commerce)

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