Just-In-Time Supply to Customer

The process starts with receiving Just-In-Time (JIT) calls from customers. 

JIT calls are sent via an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) integration and contain the component details with the requirements date and time. The Material Planner (JIT Supply) monitors and manages the JIT calls from customers.

The production planner releases production-relevant component group materials for summarized JIT calls or production-relevant package units for sequenced JIT calls for production.

The production operator then confirms the production of the component groups.

The Shipping Specialist (JIT Supply) creates deliveries on open JIT calls, with status reflected accordingly. Advanced shipping notifications are sent via EDI to the OEM. The shipping specialist can also create handling units for summarized JIT calls.

After picking and posting of goods issue, the JIT call status is updated accordingly. Optionally, for summarized JIT calls picking and post goods issue can also be done in EWM. 

After the billing is created, the JIT call is updated to completed status.

Key Process Steps Covered

  • Create Just-In-Time (JIT) calls
  • Manage JIT calls
  • Monitor JIT calls
  • Release JIT calls to production
  • Confirm JIT calls from production
  • Create delivery from JIT calls (sequenced/summarized)
  • Reorder process of JIT calls (before and after delivery)
  • Integrate with handling unit and EWM for summarized JIT calls
  • Execute picking
  • Post goods issue
  • Send advance shipping notice
  • Create billing document
  • Send invoice

Benefits

  • Support the business process for Just-In-Time supply to customers
  • Enable the visibility of fulfillment progress and alerts based on processing errors
  • Support the business process for in-house repetitive manufacturing production
  • Help process the supply efficiently
  • Provide flexibility through configuration and extensibility
  • Support integration with handling unit management and EWM for summarized JIT calls
  • Enable analytical capabilities to manage demand, stock, and materials