Viasystems Group depends on RapidResponse™ to ensure rapid response across their global operations and supply chain

With increasing customer expectations and global operations, Viasystems needs an effective Response Management solution.

Viasystems Group Inc. is a leading worldwide independent provider of World-Class Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and Electro-Mechanical Solutions, primarily in the automotive, telecommunications, computer and data, industrial, instrumentation and consumer industries. With a broad array of services, deep expertise and global manufacturing operations, Viasystems offers its customers unique value.

The Viasystems Challenge

As a global EMS and PCB provider, Viasystems must balance flexibility to meet changing customer requirements within very short lead-times with cost management to ensure profitable operations. Customer order-promising, and excess and obsolete (E&O) inventory risk were key drivers behind their need for a Response Management solution.

The Kinaxis™ Advantage

With RapidResponse, Viasystems can simulate new orders and immediately identify shortage items. RapidResponse is now being used by sales/marketing and customer service for order & forecast simulation and management, production planning for MPS management, purchasing/material control for MRP management and E&O management and production for work order material status.

The Results Speak for Themselves

In such a rapid paced environment, excess and obsolete inventory management is always a problem. RapidResponse not only identifies what is on hand, but also what is on order so E&O can be dealt with before it even arrives. At the sites where RapidResponse was deployed, E&O has reduced significantly. And, at the same time, order confirmation has been shortened to 2–4 hours.

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