SUCCESS Story
Digitization of the overall process for sample planning
ZF, a leading global automotive supplier in drivetrain and chassis technology, defined the digitization of the entire sample planning process down to the component level of electric drives as a requirement. This included the complete integration of sample planning into the standard SAP modules Ordering and Logistics, with the aim of optimizing workflow-based sample planning.
Goals & requirements
Digitization of the entire process for sample planning down to component level of electric drives
Complete integration of sample planning in the standard SAP modules Ordering and Logistics through digital sampling files
Replacement of existing Excel lists
Control and overview of late changes to parts lists or order quantities
Deadline tracking of individual orders
Benefits & advantages
Quick overview of the order status of all individual parts for a sample
Avoidance of duplicate data maintenance and redundant data storage
Improved provision of information through status-dependent model tendering process
Confirmation of quantities actually ordered
Excellent
ZF Excellence Award 2018 of the
Business Unit Electrical Drive Technology
Internal project name: SCASE OPL
Winner Business Processes and Methods
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
ZF is a globally active technology group and supplies systems for the mobility of passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology. The company, which acquired WABCO Holdings Inc. on May 29, 2020, now has 160,000 employees at around 260 locations in 41 countries worldwide. In 2019, the two then still independent companies generated sales of 36.5 billion euros (ZF) and 3.4 billion US dollars (WABCO).
INDUSTRY
Technology group / automotive supplier
LOCATION
Head office
88038 Friedrichshafen
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