Comments on: Managing the Inbound Auto Supply Chain

By: Vinny Sour

Vinny Sour — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:58:44 +0000

In reply to Morty Rickson. Shared ownership of vehicles, rental and ‘fractional ownership’ schemes, and the global growth of app-based ride-hailing services are all shifting the traditional idea of vehicle ownership towards something more like fleet ownership. That is having an effect on the automotive supply chain, with significant consequences for aftermarket sales and services.

By: Bron Creig

Bron Creig — Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:57:31 +0000

In reply to Keila Marken. It fascinates me to hear that we are ahead of the curve against other industries, because it feels like we are still using chisels and slate in a lot of instances. Visibility is a number one priority, as is being able to capture data and use analytics to make decisions faster.

By: Morty Rickson

Morty Rickson — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 10:59:14 +0000

A good example would be how inventory is pre-built months in advance to meet the high seasonal demand and is stored in typical warehouses before being sent to a distribution center for customer service. However, the importance of warehouses in supply chain has gone down and the distribution centers have now emerged as the nerve centers of the modern supply chains.

By: Keila Marken

Keila Marken — Fri, 11 Oct 2019 10:58:10 +0000

You now know the stark difference between a warehouse and a distribution center and how the evolution happened over time. Does this mean that warehouses no longer exist or they don’t serve any purpose? You will be mistaken if you believe that. Warehouses still exist and serve a purpose.