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American Honda & Ford: Wireless Supply Chain Networks. Chapter 14 Case 5. Business Benefits - Honda. Respond faster to changing consumer demand. Reduced lag time from manufacturing to final customer. System enabled collaborate which resulted in improving production flow.
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American Honda & Ford: Wireless Supply Chain Networks Chapter 14 Case 5
Business Benefits - Honda • Respond faster to changing consumer demand. • Reduced lag time from manufacturing to final customer. • System enabled collaborate which resulted in improving production flow. • Software calculated the most efficient way to distribute manufacturing production loads. • Automated ordering system significantly reduced inventories at factories and dealerships. • Gained a competitive advantage.
Business Benefits - Ford • Improved coordination between production lines and supply chain systems. • Improved inventory control through line movement and reduced inventory levels. • Build-to-order systems was initiated by actual customer orders rather than by forecasting. • E-smart synchronizes in-plant parts replenishment activities on production lines and inventory bays and with its suppliers.