Automotive Logistics Planning Trends
The increasingly global nature of automotive manufacturing has created a complex world wide array of production and supply networks, in which effective supply chain management has never been more important. Whether you manage inbound logistics for parts and raw materials or you manage Finished Vehicle Logistics (FLV). Visual8 supply chain management solutions can assist you with supply chain optimization as well as effective planning & scheduling.
Third Party Inbound Logistics Planning
Visual8 supply chain management solutions have been developed to assist third party suppliers whose clients include companies such as GM. Thus we understand the complexities of third party inbound logistics, how difficult it can be to visualize and plan every aspect of shared carrier networks, and how vital it is to ensure consolidation of part loads. Visual8 inbound logistics tools have been developed to assist in both logistics planning and real time supply chain management.
Our inbound logistics planning tools allow third party logistics planners to easily visualize complex intermodal networks, conduct what-if analysis and eliminate potential operational bottlenecks. The same logistics planning tools can be used with real time data to monitor supply chain operations; alerting operators of any potential inefficiencies such as departure of part loads, and inefficient use of return loads.
Finished Vehicle Logistics Planning
Visual8 supply chain management solutions can be used to support FVL planners to optimize the use of lots, materials handling equipment, and intermodal transport networks. By creating detailed models of each step in the supply chain, planners can make more informed decisions on car / trailer configurations, outbound scheduling, as well as identify and avoid potential service delays and inefficiencies on the fly.
Through the implementation of Visual8 supply chain optimization solutions FVL operators are improving strategic planning, reducing operating costs, and increasing return from both large and small contracts.
Learn more about how our Automotive Logistics clients are benefiting from Visual8 supply chain management solutions.
