# Automotive supply chain solutions ## Sharpen EV/ICE plans with constraint-based optimization Accelerate your response to demand swings, material shortages, and transport challenges with a high-performance, agile, and resilient supply chain that adapts to every turn. ### Industry challenges ### You need resilient and sustainable supply chains that work effectively across your multi-tier networks Parts and labor shortages, changing buying patterns, and intense competitive pressures require a new approach to automotive manufacturing, distribution, and sales. ### Blurry demand, busted forecasts Volatile markets, policy shifts and changing consumer channels blur demand signals, making accurate forecasting of models, trims and options nearly impossible. ### Compliance headaches and circular pressure Sustainability mandates and circular economy demands require full traceability across n-tier suppliers, especially for battery sourcing and packaging reuse. ### Disjointed logistics, high total cost of ownership Fragmented execution and planning systems lead to poor slotting, longer lead times and an inflated total cost of ownership across the supply chain. ## Capabilities ### Transforming the automotive industry - Network Design & Utilization - Integrated Business Planning - Demand Planning - Supply Chain Command Center - Order Promising & Optimization - Workforce & Labor Management - Transportation Management - Advanced Planning & Scheduling ### Adapt and optimize your network to meet any challenge Model and optimize the full breadth and depth of your supply chain network. With powerful modeling capabilities that consider what-if scenarios, varying currencies, and application flexibility, Blue Yonder can help you evaluate, design, optimize, and ultimately transform your supply chain network. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/supply-chain-planning/network-design-and-utilization "Learn More") ### Automated forecasting for faster, smarter planning Increase planning speed and productivity of your sales & operations planning with a highly automated forecasting process that supports better collaboration, reduces waste, optimizes allocation management, and improves sustainability. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/supply-chain-planning/integrated-business-planning "Learn More") ### Enhance plans with predictive analytics and scenario analysis Meet and exceed your business goals with Blue Yonder's end-to-end demand and supply plans that consider capacity, materials, costs, campaigns, and logistics. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/supply-chain-planning/demand-planning "Learn More") ### Next-generation Control Towers Network-wide visibility and orchestration for a continuously updated, shared version of end-to-end operations. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/supply-chain-command-center "Learn More") ### Optimize costs, deliver on promises. Deliver accurate and reliable data and inventory commitments to your customers according to personal preferences, across every channel, in real time. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/order-management-and-commerce/order-promising-and-optimization "Learn More") ### Streamline logistics and labor for smarter, faster operations Boost your efficiency of your warehouse, labor, and transportation with reliable inventory handling, demand-driven planning, unified logistics, and smart labor allocation. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/workforce-and-labor-management "Learn More") ### Optimize transportation and procurement decisions Scale your transportation management solutions so you can leverage every available asset to reduce delays, navigate disruptions, and drive profitability. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/transportation-management "Learn More") ### Counteract and avoid volatile demand, transport chain disruptions, and waste of resources Use Blue Yonder Advanced Planning & Scheduling solutions to accelerate production, reduce costs, and dramatically improve on-time delivery—even in the most unpredictable markets. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/solutions/supply-chain-planning/advanced-planning-and-scheduling/industry/automotive "Learn More") ### Break enterprise boundaries to increase agility Coordinate efforts across your complex fabric of trading partners for improved return on capital, lower cost to serve, and faster time to market. [Learn More](https://blueyonder.com/why-blue-yonder/blue-yonder-network "Learn More") ### Blue Yonder delivers results - 0% reduction in working capital - 0% improvement in service levels - 0% lower transportation and labor costs ## Success stories in Automotive ### Industry insights [Driving the future: Transforming the automotive customer journey](https://blueyonder.com/resources/driving-the-future-transforming-the-automotive-customer-journey) Solution Overview Driving the future: Transforming the automotive customer journey Discover how Blue Yonder helps automotive OEMs transform customer journeys and streamline supply chains. [Synchronizing the automotive supply chain](https://blueyonder.com/resources/synchronizing-the-automotive-supply-chain) Solution Overview Discover how Blue Yonder helps automotive manufacturers build AI-powered, resilient supply chains that adapt to change, optimize operations, and meet evolving demand across ICE, EV and hybrid production. [Transforming automotive supply chains with an end-to-end synchronization approach](https://blueyonder.com/resources/transforming-automotive-supply-chains-with-an-end-to-end-synchronization-approach) Solution Overview This material outlines how AI-driven planning and execution integration can revolutionize automotive supply chains.