The pandemic laid bare the vulnerabilities of supply chains across industries. The globally integrated automotive sector, with its dependency on suppliers in China, was among the worst hit in 2020.
Unable to procure raw materials in time, an auto parts manufacturer based in the U.S. faced stock-outs and production shutdowns, impacting its ability to fulfill customer orders. The company approached GEP to resolve its supply shortage issues urgently, and, as a larger goal, to improve its overall supply chain management.
Find out how GEP put the production cycle back on track, and then cleaned up supply chain processes, improved materials visibility and drove collaborative actions so the client is better equipped to deal with future crises.
A must-read for business leaders who want to build resilient supply chains.
Theme: Operations
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