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Despite years of trying to implement JIT, the auto industry still struggles with supply chain stability, evident in variable inventory levels with suppliers and dealers. The median total inventory (RM+WIP+FG) for OEMs is 27 days, while suppliers have 55 days. Recently, car dealer inventories soared to 50-55 days' (> double the typical 20-25 days). The main issues are: 1. JIT is not 'end-to-end' in the supply chain. - JIT is limited to parts movement for assembly, not finished goods distribution. - ~100% of suppliers produce based on monthly forecasts and daily changes, not true JIT. - ~100% of OEMs’ dealers are on a target-based push system, not JIT. 2. The current VUCA environment often breach JIT’s boundary conditions Without effective end-to-end 'pull', demand fluctuations cause sudden order shifts and bloated inventories, risking disruptions and financial strain. Check out our whitepaper on a sustainable 'pull'-based approach to supply chain management https://bit.ly/VCG_JIT ! This system can protect against high and varied lead times, reduce variability, and ensure end-to-end agility. #SupplyChain #AutomotiveIndustry #InventoryManagement #DestressToDeliver #Innovation #ManagementConsulting

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Ajit Kuumar

Head strategic Sourcing & Special Projects Strategic Sourcing! Supply Chain! Manufacturing! Project! Quality ! Capex / Opex excellence! ERP/SAP implementation! Global Sourcing! Supplier Management! Green field Project

5mo

Implementing JIT in today auto Industry amidst High demand / Supply variability is unwise. OEM persuing JIT inadvertently divide the supply chain in two words. JIT at OEM and Non JIT at partners. This divison causes stockpile issues and higher cost for partners leading to strained relationships. OEM has to fix their 3 months plan and day to day model wise details for better control.

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