Reference project
Global PLT management for a 1st tier automotive supplierReference project
Global PLT management for a 1st tier automotive supplier
Assignment and mandate
- Steffen Haage: Head of the problem-solving team PLT / task force leader for the project – 7th generation BMW 3 series
- Heinz Sarnau: VP Operations
Initial situation
- Lack of supply chain assurance
- Lack of product and process maturity
- Deviation from quality and quantity agreements
Objective
- Support and development of all critical suppliers in the supply chain
- Adherence to all timelines for product and process maturity
- Global launch / product and process introduction in compliance with all quality and quantity targets
- Complete de-escalation and stabilization of the global supplier-customer relationship
Challenges
- Global launch of over 7 different models of the G2X range almost simultaneously on three continents: Mexico, Hungary and China
- Complex regulations due to customer-specific standards
- High demand for broad expertise in product and process development, quality and supplier management as well as project and lean management
- Daily coordination and reporting with customer task force managers
Successes
Successful process and series start-ups of 7 G2X models
Full enablement of all global suppliers with final first sample and delivery approval
International validation of quality agreements
Improvement of supplier rating from C to A through full de-escalation of customer-supplier relationship
How we work
Our unique approach
Crisis negotiations
Face-to-face negotiation on all three continents with critical suppliers and customers
International collaboration
- Global project management with 24 work packages and 80 international team members
- Daily global coordination and reporting to OEM steering committee
Customer testimonials
“It was an honor working with you!”
Shawn Tian (BMW China)
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