Project-based Supply Chain: between customization and low volumes
In the Automation sector, the supply chain is characterized by engineer-to-order logic and project-based production. Each project presents unique variability and configurations that increase management complexity. Bills of materials, materials, and suppliers require continuous coordination between design, purchasing, and production to ensure synchrony and adherence to timelines.
The Challenges
Key complexities in the Automation and Automated Machinery Supply Chain
In the Automation sector, complexity, customization, and low volumes make it difficult to orchestrate design, purchasing, and production, putting the control of time and costs at risk.
Poor visibility into the project
Difficulty in monitoring progress, materials, and supplier status.
Material delays and critical lead times
Special components or redesigns jeopardize supply and project progress.
Unstable project planning
Variable workloads make capacity planning and resource management difficult.
Margins difficult to control
Low volumes, high variability, and continuous changes make cost estimation and control complex.
Difficulty in balancing supplier load
Product complexity and lack of repeatability make it difficult to gain visibility into the future capacity required from the supply chain.
By working with suppliers who are experts in this production setup, within a solid purchasing strategy that combines supply flexibility and cost efficiency.
Through a structured supply chain analysis that compares current capacity with future demand, identifying critical issues and corrective actions.
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