In China, the BMW Group manufactures the long-wheelbase version of the 5 Series sedan (F18) at its Shenyang site. MALORG Consulting supported the company in optimizing production and relieving the burden on product operations in Germany and planned the changes to the existing concept for overseas shipping. Selected suppliers were to convert their packaging and shipping processes to direct shipping. MALORG Consulting also supported the implementation of the new strategy.
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Concept development for plant supply in China: Pre-packaging & Direct Supply
31. May 2022, Reading time: 1 min 33 second
Via pre-packaging to direct supply
- Development of partial concepts and consolidation into an overall concept
- Conversion to direct supply, optimization of packing structures
- Introduction of Direct Supply
Procedure
- Recording of existing supply chain & packing structure
- Analysis with regard to resulting replenishment times and resulting costs
- Re-design of existing processes