Infor CloudSuite Automotive helps manufacturers modernise business processes, tackle complexity, and leverage Industry 4.0 technologies.

The use of a specialized industry solution for automotive manufacturers allows enterprises to implement a process model that meets the requirements of international industry standards.

— Increase the pace of product innovation
— Consolidate platforms and complex EDI requirements
— Effectively manage a complex supply chain network, MMOG
— Optimize complex shopfloor and warehouse processes
— Enable collaboration and easy access to data for users regardless of device or location
— Collaborate via Infor Automotive Exchange
— Improve the quality of contract management
— Secure data in compliance with industry protocols

— Product and manufacturing data management
— End-to-end synchronous production and procurement planning
— Incoming RFQ evaluation and configuration
— Creation of procurement and supply schedules, aggregate shipment schedules, and synchronization with production schedules
— Specialized shipment/acceptance procedures, configuration lists – shipping information
— Full implementation of Lean principles in interaction with automakers: JIT/JIS (Just-in-Time/Just-In-Sequence), Kanban, VMI (Vendor Management Inventory)
— Synchronization of component production and shipment with the OEM conveyor
— Item tracking with item, lot, and Serial 360
— Support for EDI messages (EDIFACT, ANSI X.12)
— Supplier efficiency and performance management (PPAP, Control Plan, Defective Material Notice)
— Support for ISO/TS 16949 quality management system