Schlemmer roles out global automotive supply chain system

Tier 2 automotive supplier Schlemmer says it’s expecting more up-to-date and transparent information, shorter lead times and lower process costs as a result of implementing an IFS ERP system. The company, which provides cable protection, air, fluid and mechatronic systems to global OEMs, is implementing IFS in Germany and 15 other countries in a deal worth $2 million. It joins a growing family of automotive users that now includes Volvo, BMW, London Taxis, Scania, Avestor, Sanden, Borgstena, Nolato, Toyota, MG Rover, and Finnveden. Apart from achieving central management, Schlemmer wants to automate much of its supply chain management. Work is already underway, with first go-live due in Morocco, Germany following with a phased implementation and remaining projects following a year later. Schlemmer CIO Thorsten Selner says the company will integrate business processes across its sites harnessing standard IFS product for product development, production and logistics. As for the supplier network, Schlemmer will be implementing IFS’ new automotive supply chain system, integrating customers, suppliers, international production sites and subsidiaries to improve delivery performance.