Summary: Digital Supply Chain Tracking for Auto Components
How it works
Digital supply chain tracking gives real-time visibility of auto components from suppliers to OEMs by:
- Barcode/QR scans at key checkpoints (goods receipt, stores, line feeding, dispatch)
- GPS tracking for in-transit trucks/containers
- IoT sensors monitoring temperature, humidity, and shock
- Linking every movement to POs, production schedules, and delivery commitments for full chain of custody.
Boolean & Beyond’s implementation
- Focused on auto component manufacturers in Pune, Chennai, Bengaluru, and the broader automotive corridor.
- Integrates with existing ERPs (SAP, Oracle, custom) to pull POs and delivery schedules automatically.
- Sits as a tracking/visibility layer on top of current systems and workflows (no rip-and-replace).
- Typical rollout: 8–12 weeks, starting with inbound material tracking, then outbound logistics and inter-plant transfers.
Impact on operations
- 40–60% reduction in line stoppages due to material shortages.
- Early warning on delayed shipments enables proactive rescheduling and material reallocation.
- Stronger JIT/JIS performance via accurate ETAs and precise component location tracking.
- For suppliers to OEMs in Pune and Chennai, ROI is usually achieved in 4–6 months, especially where delivery penalties are high.
Supplier performance & analytics
- Automatic calculation of key metrics: on-time delivery, quality acceptance, lead time stability, and quantity accuracy.
- Monthly supplier scorecards with drill-down to specific POs, shipments, and lots.
- Lot-level traceability supports rapid containment: trace back to supplier lots and forward to finished goods when quality issues occur.
- Local teams in Bengaluru and Pune help configure workflows, metrics, and reports to match each manufacturer’s supply chain structure and OEM reporting formats.