Navigating the twists and turns of today's automotive supply chains

The increasing complexity of automotive manufacturing 

The average automobile has over 30,000 parts, many of which are produced and shipped from factories all over the world. That alone makes automotive manufacturing a highly complex and precise process. Especially in times of rapidly shifting economic conditions around the world, every car is a synchronized miracle—evidence of a well-coordinated automotive supply chain that ensures every component arrives at the right place at the right time.

Cloud-based solutions for supply chain transparency

For automotive manufacturers and distributors, every single one of those 30,000 parts needs to be cataloged in a bill of materials (BOM)—a single source of truth across an entire supply chain and a central resource that reflects what should be where and when. However, with countless moving parts facilitated by multiple vendors and locations, keeping it all aligned is far easier said than done.

By centralizing all data into one unified, cloud-based platform, Infor™ helps manufacturers—and their many customers, vendors, and distribution partners—ensure transparency across these sprawling and all-important supply chains. The result? Greater efficiency, stronger reliability, and better profitability, thanks to real-time, accurate, and actionable data that keeps everyone on the same page.

Minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency in the automotive supply chain

When manufacturers rely on manually inputting key data into their systems, simple errors often occur. What starts as small missteps can quickly result in a ripple effect and cause outsized, costly mistakes. By leveraging manufacturing automation and automotive software solutions, businesses can minimize human error, improve supply chain transparency, and enhance overall productivity. Implementing cloud-based, integrated solutions ensures teams spend less time on tedious tasks and more time driving innovation and value across the organization.

Automating processes with Infor CloudSuite Automotive and AI built-in

Powered by Infor’s automotive, industry-specific cloud platform with artificial intelligence (AI) built in, customers can automate previously time-consuming processes like creating BOMs. They also gain access to a treasure trove of critical information, such as component availability, right at their fingertips. Companies can also embed and automate similar processes that turbocharge productivity throughout product pipelines—from order to delivery—and everything in between.

Boosting reliability with cloud-based data management 

In any industry, supply chain management is all about reliability—guaranteeing items are where they need to be across planning, sourcing, and delivery workstreams. Collecting and streamlining data in a single source of truth in the cloud boosts reliability by eliminating guesswork. Stakeholders no longer need to cross-reference information or make uninformed decisions based on data that may not be up-to-date or aligned with systems or processes across the globe. Instead, they can trust that they are looking at a single, accurate snapshot of operations—and that a functioning, reliable, and safe automobile will result from it all.

Innovating across industries with Infor

Learn more about how Infor’s automotive enterprise resource planning (ERP) software and strategic solutions empower automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEM), tier suppliers, and specialty vehicle manufacturers to optimize supply chain operations, increase efficiency, and drive innovation here.