SHIFTING GEAR
‘ Identifying capacity constraints much earlier has been absolutely key in allowing FCA to react sooner to problems ’
“ JDA Order Sequencing & Slotting allows us to take orders that come in from the dealers and the markets and put them into weekly and daily buckets , based on manufacturing constraints that have been identified ,” Mortensen says . The order sequencing and slotting technology enables FCA to identify problems with order flow much earlier than its previous process , where the company didn ’ t slot the orders . Now it can take corrective action with the dealers and with the markets , Allowing its production to flow smoothly . “ Slotting is a key first step in managing the orders that come in from around the world . Then the orders get sequenced into our plants ,” Mortensen says . “ I can say that identifying capacity constraints much earlier has been absolutely key in allowing FCA to react sooner to problems . We are seeing some initial indications of improved part availability . We ’ re seeing an increase in parts accuracy .”
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