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Continental Tire Speeds Planning Cycles and Inventory Turns
Demand planning and inventory optimization maximize service and cut costs
Continental Corporation is the fifth-largest automotive supplier in the world, with extensive know-how in tire and brake technology, vehicle dynamics control and electronic sensor systems. With 2007 sales of €16.6 billion, Continental employs approximately 150,000 people in 36 countries, at nearly 200 plants, test tracks and research and development centers. As a leading technology partner to the automotive industry, Continental develops and manufactures a broad product range that includes tires, brakes, chassis, airbags, powertrains and advanced electronics components that enable sophisticated features such as electronic stability control and adaptive cruise control.
— by Lauren Bossers
Cementos Argos Improves Profit Margins and Customer Service with New Strategic Planning
With more than 50 percent of the cement market in Colombia, Cementos Argos was well positioned as a local industry leader. But the company sought to expand its position regionally and internationally. Its complex network and disjointed supply chain processes and systems made this goal daunting — despite the fact it already had a presence in 10 countries.
— by Lauren Bossers
Past Issues
Teich AG: Meeting (and Exceeding) Customer Expectations at Teich AG
Cooper Tire: Cooper Tire Rolls Out New Systems for Better Demand Fulfillment
Tata Steel: Customer-Centric Approach Drives Global Growth for Tata Steel
JFE Group: Innovation and Agility Boost World's Third-Largest Steelmaker
Bell Helicopter: Bell Helicopter Redesigns its SIOP Process, by John Kadlecek
