23%
Inventory Cost Reduction
Automotive
VMI Implementation - Tier-1 Auto Supplier
99.1%
OTIF Performance
60 Days
Stock-Out Elimination
Client Context
Industry: Automotive Components
Company Size: Large Enterprise
Challenge Type: VMI + Inbound Inventory Control
Location: Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu
Timeline: 8-week implementation
The Challenge
A Tier-1 automotive supplier was carrying excess inbound stock across multiple nodes with frequent planning mismatches.
22% excess inventory and elevated carrying-cost pressure across 3 facilities.
Our Approach
1
Network Baseline
Mapped inbound flows, reorder patterns, and supplier lead-time variability.
2
Control Tower Setup
Configured WMS-linked replenishment and threshold-based triggers.
3
Supplier Synchronisation
Aligned tiered suppliers to standard cadence and escalation workflows.
4
Operational Rollout
Executed phased deployment, training, and KPI governance.
Results
0%
Lower Inventory Carrying Cost
0.1%
OTIF Improvement
0%
Critical Stock-Out Incidents
0 Weeks
Full Deployment Timeline
"The Vistar team turned inventory from a recurring risk area into a controlled, performance-led function."
VP Supply Chain, Tier-1 Automotive Supplier
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