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How to Reduce Costs with Supplier Consolidation Solution

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  As part of its Smart Factory Logistics, Bossard has developed the Supplier Consolidation Solution to cut process costs. This strategy manages supplies by doing the following:  Streamlining suppliers by merging existing B- and C-part suppliers into one supplier base.  Coordinating information and material flow.  Encouraging access to ARIMS analytics for examining, managing, and improving your supply chain. Letting one person manage the process and act as a single point of contact.  This simplifies administration and increases visibility and control. With the help of our experts, you can implement this to manage your inventory whether you use Smart Factory Logistics to manage supplies or as an order trigger system.  How We Manage Your Inventory  The Supplier Consolidation Solution takes care of your inventory needs as follows:  Kanban work and scheduling systems track current levels of stock to replenish orders as needed either automatically or ...

Smart Factory Logistics to Know Your Parts Usage and Not be Caught Unprepared

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Your Kanban system may have worked adequately so far. However, it does involve constant attention from your suppliers, shippers, and warehouse staff so that products enter and leave your warehouse in a timely manner. You also have to juggle inventory levels and fulfillment requests to ensure that you process orders promptly and with the correct quantities.  How does your current Kanban system stack up when challenged with unforeseen events? When headlines forecast supply chain interruption or material shortages, do you have the usage data on hand to ensure your assembly line won’t be stopped in the days ahead? Despite your vigilance, you’re sometimes caught unprepared when stock levels don’t match what’s on record or you don’t have enough information to predict what to stockpile when JIT replenishment is not viable anymore. This can cause you to delay shipments as your staff scrounge for the needed products. Bossard helps you avoid these pitfalls by implementing Smart Factory Logi...