Automotive

The Automotive Industry and the Innovation Challenge

The automotive sector is facing increasingly complex challenges in managing production and responding swiftly to market shifts. In this context, sedApta supports companies with advanced software solutions for planning and operational execution, built on the Demand Driven Manufacturing paradigm.

The Automotive Market

The automotive world is undergoing a profound transformation that can be described as a true revolution. The shift toward electric mobility and the emergence of new business models based on vehicle sharing and increasingly digital and smart usage are making this industry more technology driven than ever. 

From vehicle design to commercialization, including the management of critical components and supplier networks, the objective is clear. Companies must innovate both processes and products while minimizing time and cost, with a time to market that is becoming more and more aggressive.

Key Success Factors in the Automotive Supply Chain


Growth and competitiveness in the automotive sector rely on several strategic drivers. Here are the most important ones:

  • Technologies such as electric mobility, autonomous driving, and vehicle connectivity are reshaping the industry. Rapid adoption of these solutions enables manufacturers to meet both market expectations and regulatory requirements while preserving their competitive advantage.
  • An efficient supply chain lowers costs, reduces delays, and ensures on time delivery. Streamlined and well-coordinated processes are essential for maintaining profitability and high performance.
  • Companies must comply with strict environmental and safety regulations. Investing in sustainable practices not only helps achieve compliance but also strengthens brand reputation and opens up new business opportunities.
  • Quickly understanding consumer needs, especially those focused-on sustainability, safety, and connectivity, is essential for increasing market share and customer loyalty.
  • In an extremely competitive global environment, it is essential to innovate, reduce costs, and constantly improve quality. Agility and strategic focus are the keys to ensuring long term growth and profitability.

sedApta for the Automotive Industry


Automotive

Integrated Supply Chain Management

To respond effectively to fluctuations in demand and supply, it is crucial to integrate the planning of finished products, components, spare parts, and supplies within a single environment. sedApta solutions support planning across multiple time horizons, from Sales and Operations Planning to Execution, with increasing levels of detail in the short term.

Benefits

  • Reduction of inventory levels for raw materials, packaging, and finished goods
  • Increase in service level from 85 percent to over 91 percent
  • Decrease in unfulfilled or partially fulfilled orders
  • Shorter internal lead times for product transformation
  • Greater responsiveness to production emergencies
  • Improved quality and consistency in order planning
  • Lower impact in supplier management and faster verification processes
  • Stronger integration across business functions 

Our Clients


Antonio Carraro
Marelli
pirelli-bianco
Piaggio
THYSSENKRUPP

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