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Technology Category	Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
Applicable Industries	Automotive
Applicable Functions	Discrete Manufacturing
Use Cases	Manufacturing System Automation
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), the world’s seventh-largest auto manufacturer, faced challenges in increasing production speed and consistency due to the growth of global demand for automobiles. The company was running its plants and suppliers at full capacity, which led to capacity chokepoints. Identifying and managing these constraints became a priority for FCA. The company needed a solution that could help them identify these capacity chokepoints as early as possible and work to resolve them, thereby improving the speed of delivery. Read More
About Customer	Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is the world’s seventh-largest auto manufacturer, shipping 4.6 million cars in 2014. Its brands include Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Ram, Ferrari, and Maserati. These vehicles are produced at facilities in more than 40 countries and then shipped to customers around the world. The company relies on its global supply chain as a competitive advantage and is constantly seeking ways to improve the speed of delivery and increase flexibility. Read More
Solution	FCA implemented JDA’s Manufacturing Planning solution, specifically the JDA® Order Sequencing & Slotting, to manage constraints and maximize production capacity. The solution provides built-in optimizers and operating constraints, ensuring that order schedules maximize productivity across multiple facilities. Based on specific order requirements such as customer priority, delivery commitments, and product features, vehicles are placed into the optimal manufacturing sequence at FCA. The technology enables FCA to identify problems with the order flow much earlier than its previous process, allowing for corrective action with the dealers and markets, and ensuring smooth production flow. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Applicable Industries

Automotive

Applicable Functions

Discrete Manufacturing

Use Cases

Manufacturing System Automation

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), the world’s seventh-largest auto manufacturer, faced challenges in increasing production speed and consistency due to the growth of global demand for automobiles. The company was running its plants and suppliers at full capacity, which led to capacity chokepoints. Identifying and managing these constraints became a priority for FCA. The company needed a solution that could help them identify these capacity chokepoints as early as possible and work to resolve them, thereby improving the speed of delivery.

About Customer

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is the world’s seventh-largest auto manufacturer, shipping 4.6 million cars in 2014. Its brands include Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep, Lancia, Ram, Ferrari, and Maserati. These vehicles are produced at facilities in more than 40 countries and then shipped to customers around the world. The company relies on its global supply chain as a competitive advantage and is constantly seeking ways to improve the speed of delivery and increase flexibility.

Solution

FCA implemented JDA’s Manufacturing Planning solution, specifically the JDA® Order Sequencing & Slotting, to manage constraints and maximize production capacity. The solution provides built-in optimizers and operating constraints, ensuring that order schedules maximize productivity across multiple facilities. Based on specific order requirements such as customer priority, delivery commitments, and product features, vehicles are placed into the optimal manufacturing sequence at FCA. The technology enables FCA to identify problems with the order flow much earlier than its previous process, allowing for corrective action with the dealers and markets, and ensuring smooth production flow.

Impact #1	Improved ability to identify and address constraints
Impact #2	Increased responsiveness and production consistency
Impact #3	Enhanced parts availability and increased parts accuracy

Impact #1

Improved ability to identify and address constraints

Impact #2

Increased responsiveness and production consistency

Impact #3

Enhanced parts availability and increased parts accuracy

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